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3. Give the details of description in logical sequence.
2.3 The Notion of Mind Mapping 2.3.1 Definition of Mind Mapping
Mind map is a strategy that is used in this research. According to Buzan 2004 : 10, a mind map is a colourful, visual form of note-taking that can be
worked on by one person or a team of people. At its heart is a central idea or image. This is then explored by means of branches representing main ideas, which
all connect to this central idea. So, it is a way for generating your ideas and it allows for greater creativity when recording ideas and information, as well as
allowing the note-taker to associate words with visual representations.
Buzan 1993 : 84 adds the mind map harnesses the full range of cortical skills word, image, number, logic, rhythm, colour and spatial awareness in a
single, uniquely powerful technique. In doing so, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanse of your brain. Mind map provide the ideal opportunity to
improve your handeye coordination and to develop and refine your visual skills. With a little more practice, the image making skils you have already developed
can be used to take your mind maps into the realism of art Buzan, 1993 : 115. It means Mind Maps may also aid recall of existing memories
because Mind Maps‟ elements arrange intuitively according to the importance of the concepts, and are
classified into groupings, branches, or areas, with the goal of representing connections between portions of information.
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2.3.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Mind Mapping
Buzan 1993 : 232-233 stated that there are beneficial of Mind Mapping especially in teaching learning activity including:
1. They automatically inspire interest in the students, thus making them more
receptive and co-operative in the classroom. 2.
They make lesson and presentation more spontaneous, creative, and enjoyable, both for the teacher and the students.
3. Rather than remaining relatively rigid as the years a go by the teacher‟s
notes are flexible and adaptable. In these times of rapid change and development, the teacher needs to be able to alter and add to teaching notes
quickly and easily. 4.
Because Mind Maps present only relevant materials in a clear and memorable form, the students tend to get better mark in examination.
5. Unlike linear text, Mind Maps show not just the facts but the relationship
between those facts, thus giving the students a deeper understanding of the subject.
6. The physical volume of lecture note is dramatically reduced.
Buzan 2000:81 adds the advantages of mind mapping as bellow: 1. Time saved by nothing only relevant words: between 50 and 95 per cent.
2. Time saved by reading only relevant words: more than 90 per cent of total. 3. Time saved reviewing Mind Map notes: more than 90 per cent of total.
4. Time saved by not having to search for Key Words amongst unnecessary verbiage: more than 90 per cent of total.
5. Concentration on real issues enhanced.
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6. Essential Key Words made more easily discernible. 7. Essential Key Words juxtaposed in time and space, thus improving creativity
and recall. 8. Clear and appropriate associations made between Key Words.
9. The brain finds it easier to accept and remember visually stimulating, multi- coloured, multi-dimensional Mind Maps, rather than monotonous, boring
linear notes. 10. While Mind Mapping, one is constantly on the verge of new discoveries
and new realisations. This encourages a continuous and potentially endless flow of thought.
11. The Mind Map works in harmony with the brain‟s natural desire for completion or wholeness,replenishing our natural desire for learning.
12. By constantly utilising all its cortical skills, the brain becomes increasingly alert and receptive, and confident in its abilities.
While, the disadvantages of mind mapping need a lot of time in organization, difficulties to alocate the time, need many times to find an effective keyword, too
load the students.
2.3.3 Purposes of Mind Mapping
Buzan 2004 : 17 said that mind maps can help you think creatively about anything, and thinking creatively is the way to achieve what you want. Buzan
2004 : 34 adds that mind map give you control over all the information relating to the problem, in a secure and stable framework, showing you the „big pictures‟
as well as the details, so allowing you to address the problem in a comprehensive
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and integrated way. Mind Maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision
making, and writing. Mind Maps may also aid recall of existing memories. Concern with studying of writing, Mind Map can help to construct a written
paragraph. The mind ideas of the center of Mind Mapping can be developed become paragraph. The paragraph can be made by write a topic sentence first to
tell the reader about the mind idea. Then, sub-themes can be used in paragraph to give more detail information supporting details. Buzan 2004 : 19 stated that
mind map will liberate you from your mental rut in the workplace and will: Help you solve problems
Save you time Help you to be more creative
Clarify a situation Help you to plan
Help you to communicate Give you perspective on a situation
Help you to remember Help you to organize
2.3.4 Rules of Using Mind Mapping
Before we know about the rules of using Mind Map, let‟s see the materials that are needed to make Mind Map as follows Buzan 2004 : 13:
1. A blank piece of paper
White
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Empty Paper
Minimum size A4 21 x 29.7 cm 2. Coloured pens, pencils or crayons
Minimum color is three color
Use color variation like thick or thin. 3. Your Imagination
The brain itself. The leading authority on Mind Map is Tony Buzan. Buzan 2004 :
14-16 suggests the following basic rules for creating Mind Map: 1. Take a blank piece of paper and turn it on its side. This will give your Mind
Map the room it needs to expand in all directions. 2. Draw an image in the centre of the page to represent your main idea.
3. Choose a colour and draw a curved branch from your central image. 4. Only use one word per branch, because a single word is better at triggering
thoughts than phrase or sentences. 5. Draw sub-branches from your main branch, using words to develop the
theme. 6. Draw pictures throughout when creating your Mind Map, the image will
assist and prompt your imagination. Be as spontaneous as
possible. Don‟t pause or think about it, just explode on to the paper.
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Here are example of mind map pictures:
Figure 2.2 Sample from ‘Happiness’ Exercise Buzan, 2000 : 61
Figure 2.3
Computer Mind Map Branch ‘Plants’ aggregated around itself as a
centre Buzan, 1993 : 279
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2.4 The Previous Study
