TOPIC : 5

THE GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES OF MIND MAPPING

ANALOGY

How alien study human being

1st - brain process regarding mental skill, storage capacity and idea generation

2nd- mental capabilities

3rd- mind map the human being

4th- help release human incredible capabilities

5th – tool to use by academician

Semantic/ neuro physiology/information process theory/ critical hemisphere theory/ etc

TRADITIONAL VS MODERN

Traditional cultural education VS modern mind mapping concept. Their basic instruction are:

a) Obey (imitate master) vs accept (imitate model)

b) Cooperate (assist master in analysis and creation) vs apply (apply the law given)

c) Diverge (honor the master by continuing the process of mental evaluation) vs adapt (developing mind mapping skill)

MIND MAPPING LAWS

Why mind map has laws

- intend to increase mental freedom- Not to confuse order with rigidity or freedom with

chaos- Able to create order from chaos

TYPE OF MIND MAPPING LAWS

1- Laws of techniques- use emphasis- must have central images- Use association- show connection- Be clear- must have key words- Develop a personal style – reflect pattern

of thought that easy to remember

Cont…

2. Laws of layout- use hierarchy – show categorization- Use numerical order – for specific task

3. Laws of recommendation in mind map- break mental blocks- Reinforce- Prepare – mental attitude, material and

workspace

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4 Danger Areas for Mind Mapper- mind map that are not really mind map-

spider diagram- Idea that phrases were meaningless- close

ended phrases- Messy mind is not good- lack clarity- Negative emotional reaction to the mind

map – disappointment in the first mind map

MAP THINKING AND NOTE TAKING IN APPLICATION OF MIND MAP

1) Mind mapping for essay

How: identify vip element- use codes-edit-prepare subdivision- overcome block

2) Mind mapping for exam

How: read- decide-questions-add

3) Mind mapping for project report

How: summaries –aim effective way

Benefit- eliminate stress, enable new info, reduce time, more focused etc

GUIDELINE OF MIND MAP FROM BUZAN

1) Start with center2) Use image/symbol/codes3) Select key words4) Use single word for each line5) Lines must be connected6) Line same length7) Use colors8) Develop own style9) Use emphasis and show association10) Be clear