Graphic OrganisersGraphic Organisers provide a visual method of ordering and summarising information. They help the student to organise disjointed information in a structured way. They facilitate generation and development of ideas, expedite the construction of knowledge and aid the learning process. They provide active involvement to engage the kinaesthetic learner.

They work best when used by small groups (pairs and triads). They are particularly powerful when groups are structured so that

(i) each member has a leadership role/function e.g. Recorder, Researcher, Timekeeper, Clarifier, Turntaker (ensuring all group

members participate), Summariser, Reporter.

(ii) resources are shared in the group i.e. one worksheet per group.

They provide a high quality teaching and learning methodology for the mixed ability classroom i.e. students with diverse abilities can work together where each student can make a real contribution to the overall learning of the group.

They accommodate the needs of students with differing learning styles and intelligences.

Using Graphic OrganisersGraphic Organisers may be used at all stages of the

learning process:• Pre-teaching a topic• Introducing to a topic• Teaching a topic• Assessment for Learning• Scaffolding Learning• Independent Learning• Study • Revision• Mixed Ability• VAK Learning Styles

Contents of Pack1. Ranking Ladder

2. Step

3. Chain of Events

4. Sequence Charts

5. Funnel

6. Fishbone

7. Braindrops

8. Cross Classification Chart

9. Two Venn Diagram

10. Three Venn Diagram

11. Four Corner Organiser

12. Starburst

13. Tri Pie

14. Research Grid

Step Ladder

When a topic involves prioritising or establishing stages, with a definite beginning and end.

Steps in Recruitment

Explanation

Steps in Product Development Explanation

Stop using the product

Inform the retailer

State your preferred solution

If there’s no resolution – contact a Third Party

If there’s no resolution – take court action

Start here

Business Studies- Steps in Making a Complaint

If there’s no resolution – contact the manager

Step Ladder

Stair Steps

When a topic involves plotting a course or a step by step processing

Resolving a Trade Dispute

Explanation

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Resolving a Trade Dispute

Workersand

Supervisor

Union Officialsand

Senior Management

Shop Stewardand

Manager

Labour Relations CommissionOr

Rights CommissionerOr

Equality Officers

Labour CourtOr

Employment Appeals Tribunal

Shop Stewardand

Supervisor

Explanation

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Internal Negotiation

Internal Negotiation

Internal Negotiation

External Negotiation

External Conciliation

External Arbitration

Forming a Private Limited Company

Memorandum of Association

Form A1

Articles of Association

Explanation

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Registrar of Companies

Declaration of Compliance with Companies Act

1963-99

Certificate of Incorporation

Send to

Stair Steps

Chain of Linked Events

When a topic involves a series of interlinked events.

Starting Idea

Product Life Cycle

Time

Sal

es

Chain of Linked Events

Sequence Chart

When a topic involves a sequence of events or a series of causes.

Hiring new staff

• Give to students jumbled they work together to put it in the right order

Prepare a job description

Advertise the Position

Shortlist the Applicants

Inform selected

candidate

Select most suitable

candidate

Interview theCandidates

Inform other candidates

Prepare contract of

employment

Induction period

Funnel

When a topic involves synthesising ideas, drawing conclusions, reducing a lot of information to its core e.g. creating a definition

Define Entrepeneur

Idea

Esta

blish

bus

ines

s

Gap in the market

Risk Taker

Entrpreneur

Funnel

Fish Bone

When summarising a topic or when investigating multiple cause and effects or when collating factors associated with a complex topic and how they interrelate.

Fish Bone

Insurance

Utmost Good Faith

ContributionSubrogation

IndemnityInsurable Interest

Proposal Form

HouseMotor

ActuaryAssessor

Principles

DocumentsTypes - Firm

Types - HomeKey Words

People

Employer Liab.Public Liab. Insurance Policy

CertificateClaim form

PremiumAssurance

Average Clause HealthPet

Cash in transit.Bad Debts

BrokerAgent

Fish Bone

Brain Drops

When creating ideas.

Ideas

Motivation

Leadership

Innovative

RiskTaker

Communication

Delegation

START HEREQualities / Skills of

Entrepreneurs

Creative

DecisionMaker

RealityPerception

Cross Classification Chart

When condensing and organising comparative data according to various criteria

TopicCriteria

Ownership

Control

Liability

Finance

CROSS CLASSIFICATION

Sole Trader Co-opPLC Private Co Franchise

Cross Classification Chart

Venn Diagram (2 Circles)

When examining the similarities and differences between two items

Set amounts

Definite dates

Drawer instigatespayment

Compare and Contrast Standing Order & Direct Debit

Standing Order Direct Debit

Variable amounts

Approx dates

Payee instigates payment

Regular payments

Automatic debit from a/c

Venn Diagram (3 Circles)

When examining the similarities and differences between three items.

Memorandum of Association

Articles of Association

Form A1

Name of business

Name of company secretary

Names, addresses and occupations of directors

Declaration of compliance

Objectives of business

Statement that company has limited liability

Names of promoters

Amount of

capital

Procedures for calling meetings

Number of directors & how they should be elected

Voting rights of shares

Four Corner Organiser

When characteristics of four related concepts/topics/people are being explored

Price

PlacePromotion

Product

Four Corner OrganiserExampleExample

Factors to consider

Factors to considerFactors to consider

Factors to consider

Example Example

Four Corner Organiser

Starburst (all points covered)

When establishing and remembering points relating to a topic

Starburst

The Tri Pie

When expanding thinking to examine all aspects of a problem/issue

Pro Con

Grey Area

Research Grid

For independent learning: questions are written and students research and write answers

Q 1 Q 2

Answer Answer

Q 3 Q 4

Answer Answer

Q 5 Q 6

Answer Answer

Research Grid