Strategies of Concept Mapping and Thematic Integration in Early Grades
Course Description
This course equips elementary teachers with the theoretical understanding and practical skills to use concept mapping as both a cognitive learning tool and a curriculum design strategy within thematic, interdisciplinary teaching. Participants will explore frameworks from constructivism, schema theory, and meaningful learning; apply concept mapping to lesson planning, instruction, and assessment; and collaboratively design thematic units integrating mathematics, science, and social studies.
What You will Learn?
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Understand the principles and purpose of concept mapping in learning and assessment.
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Apply thematic teaching approaches to integrate multiple subjects.
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Design interdisciplinary units connecting Math, Science, and Social Studies around common themes.
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Develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments using concept maps and thematic links.
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Use concept mapping as a tool for diagnostic assessment, collaborative learning, and reflection.
Sessions for this course
Session 1: Foundations of Concept Mapping (Theory & Practice)
Session 2: Thematic Teaching: Integrating Learning Across Subjects
Session 3: Integrating Concept Mapping in Thematic Units
Session 4: Practical Implementation and Classroom Applications
Session 5: Assessment and Reflection
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