Students and communities engaging with complex geographical issues require tools to assist them structure and contextualise data. This paper examines the use of mind mapping as a tool in geographical education. Case studies are presented from a sample of undergraduate and cross-cultural educational settings demonstrating the use of mind mapping in communication, analysis and problem solving. In critiquing this educational tool, we conclude that mind mapping is particularly effective with communities whose cultures are strong on visual communication but weaker on written communication and in cross-cultural situations where use of written English would disadvantage learners.
Journal article
Mind mapping as an interactive tool for engaging complex geographical issues
New Zealand Geographer, Vol.66, pp.181-188
2010
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- Title
- Mind mapping as an interactive tool for engaging complex geographical issues
- Creators
- David J Lloyd - Southern Cross UniversityWilliam E Boyd - Southern Cross UniversityKristin A den Exter - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- New Zealand Geographer, Vol.66, pp.181-188
- Identifiers
- 2115; 991012821412802368
- Academic Unit
- School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Journal article