The central purpose of this book is to help teachers organise
ideas through the use of graphic organisers.
Over 35 such word-diagrams are: organised into a system
to help select the right tool for the job; described for rapid
understanding of their strengths; and explained for step-bystep
construction.
More than 50 teachers each have a double-page spread in
which they reveal how they use them in their teaching —
across the full age range and span of subjects. A further section of the book demonstrates how to use these word diagrams
most effectively by partnering them with other
teaching strategies, such as retrieval practice, writing,
speaking and listening, teacher explanations, advance
organisers, scaffolding, remote learning and more.
The pages are illustrated to the same quality and quantity in
Oliver’s previous book, Dual Coding with Teachers, its natural
companion. A must-have textbook for every teacher that
transcends contemporary ideological allegiances and fads.