Is it Mind Map a Good Method for Learning ?

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Submitted to compile the Assignment Of English for Academic Purpose 3 Lecturers: Prof. Hertien Koosbandiah Surtikanti And DR. Diana Rochntaniawati, M.Ed

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Amrina Painty Metalinda NIM 1105096

PROGRAM STUDI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ON SCIENCE EDUCATION FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION INDONESIA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION BANDUNG 2012

Abstract
In this era, education always change continue every time. The students can solve that problem with used by method. It can easy to make the student understand from the concept of subject education. This research has aim to determine the way simple model learning, it is mind map. The target this research is International Program on Science Education (IPSE) ,UPI. The target are 2011 and 2012 students. They denote their answer to the questionnaire. Depend on their opinion, there are 83% students interesting with mind map learning method. But, at the application this method, the seldom to create mind map. It is around 81%. Because they think that creat mind map need spare time. Before make it, the students should understand the concept first after that making the mind map. They believe that if mind map adding with color ,it can more enthusiasm for learning. That information got from the data, it is 72%.

I.

Introduction

At the happening, There are so many the way of learning . That way can help every student to understand every concept which they have learn. Each of student has different way thinking to understand every concept. They also has different method to catch main idea from the concept. Sometimes, they can not understand clearly to get the main idea from their learning. Beside that, their way learning not sure effective to memorize the concept. To memorize the concept is not easy because they dont fix understand from the concept. It can be also, cause they are just focus on text book. So their understanding can not develop .It can make the memorize just like temporary to remember can not long term to memorize. Therefore, there is one of method that can solve above learning problem .The method is mind map. This method can made by the students itself . Tony Buzan (1991) in the UK. He describes mind maps as: "a mind map consists of a central word or concept, around the central word you draw the 5 to 10 main ideas that relate to that word. You then take each of those child words and again draw the 5 to 10 main ideas that relate to each of those words." DePorter and Hernacki (1999) mentions that the Mind Map is a whole-brain approach that makes students able to make a thorough record in one page because of the deep impression when equipped with visual imagery and other graphic devices. Hernowo: 2005,The process of preparation of the Mind Map is a learning model that very well, because it can stimulate the left and right brain works synergistically which not only records created using text, but also take advantage of the image. If necessary, notes enriched with images and colors, because the brain happy with the color. Mind maps do record information such as the brain, like the branches of a tree, to make it easier to remember the main points. John W. Budd outline of the main categories and little thoughts that are described as a branch of the larger branches of the mind. With a mind map of a long list of information can be a diagram dialihkaan colorful, very organized, and easy to remember that work in harmony with the natural way of doing things the brain.

To know deep about mind map method, should do action such as the reaserch. Every research has objective itself. The objective depend on the realation on the topic. In this research there are three objective to reach the goal. Those are : to know the opinions IPSE students about mind map applying mind map on their learning method Effect of adding colour on mind map

think mind maps are tools that help the student can think and remember better. Mind map made based on the main idea in the center of mind map. It can easier to develop the main idea because the branch of topic help the student be a good understanding. Beside that

creatively solve problems so the student has new ways of thinking which the student think outside the box, so the students thinking will develop no stuck at the text book or avoid thinking linearly. Mind map take action naturally hook into right brain. It can the student more realistic, because most things are not orderly to begin with mind map help students get the big picture.

II. Method
This paper about Interesting Learning with Mind Map.This paper was compiled using qualitative approach. This paper shows the data by a description. The data of this research were obtained by observation and giving a questionnaire. The information got from IPSE student who cover 2011 and 2012 students. To get information used based on the their opinion by gave questionnaire to the students. The criteria of questions made similarity to IPSE 2011 and 2012 , there are nine question in the questionnaire form. There are include opinions IPSE students about mind map, how to apply mind map on their learning method, what the effect of adding colour on mind map. The questionnaire copied that form there are 40 pages. Those pages divided into IPSE 2011 and 2012 , but deliver the form is different time. Because the lecturer schedule between IPSE 2011 and 2012 is different. So, for IPSE 2011 I gave the questioner form at Monday, 24 September 2012. The other hand, I gave it to IPSE 2012 at Wednesday, 26 September 2012. They gave the result of questioner at the same day.

Name: .. Program : .. Questionnaire 1. Do you like a mind map learning method? a) Yes b) No 2. is it difficult to create a mind map? a) Yes b) No

c) just so so

3. how long do you need to make a mind map? a) 30minutes b) 1hour

c) more than 1hour

4. How often do you make a mind map for learning at home? a) Seldom b) every section c)never 5. Is using a mind map you can better understand the concepts of the lesson? a) Yes b) No 6. In your opinion, please mention at least two advantages of the method mind map? 1) 2) 7. In your opinion, please mention at least two disadvantages of the method mind map? 1) 2)

8. Did you ever add color variations at mind map that you created?
a) Ever b) never c) seldom

9. Is the color variations can make you more enthusiasm for learning?
a) Yes b) No

III. Result
This is the best answer from the IPSE 2011 and 2012 questionnaire

A. After gave the questioner, we can know the result of student interesting with mind B.
Question Number C. multiple choice A 30 7 14 29 32 26 32 B 6 5 16 5 5 0 4 C 0 22 6 2 0 10 0

D. E. F. G. H.

1 2 3 4 5 8 9

map. This result tell about the general information based on questionnaire. The number in the table, explain about how many student who choosing each of multiple choice of A, B, C B.

Interest with Mind map

dislike 17%

like 83%

Based on collect the data, students IPSE 2011 and 2012 have opinion that the mind map is interesting method for learning . It can percentage the result is quite high, it is 83%. For the students does not have good opinion about mind map ,maybe they have already another method to apply in their learning way.

Intensity do Mind Map at Home

every section 14% never 5%

seldom 81%

C. Based on the above graph, we get an information. The information tell about a few the students not always using mind map to help their subject problem at their home. Because they think that using mind map needs a long time to make it. D.

Using Color in Mind Map

ever seldom

28% 72%

Their opinion said that they very like using colour variation when they make mind map. With using variation of colour , they think that make enthusiasm for learning.

III.

Discussion

The result based on the data, most of students very interesting to use mind map as their method learning . It is very suitable with hypothesis. Their thinking about mind map are easily understanding because the point of main idea make high light the important point material from subject. So, thats why that point of idea easier to remember. So, involves writing down a central idea and thinking up new and related ideas which radiate out from the centre. By focussing on key ideas written down in own words, and then looking for branches out and connections between the ideas, students are mapping knowledge in a manner which will help you understand and remember new information They wasting time to learn way by mind map need around 30 minutes to making one mind map. But actually they should know read more about material and content so they can optimal catch the main idea. They think that before make mind map, they should good understand the concept. So they must have a many time to making a mind map. Beside that it can make thinking twice to do it. To avoid that action, There are some way how to do mind map based on resources from
Buzan, T. (1991). The mind map book . New York: Penguin. Such as :Mind mapping (or concept

mapping)

1. Look for relationships Use lines, colours, arrows, branches or some other way of showing connections between the ideas generated on your mind map. By personalising the map with your own symbols and designs you will be constructing visual and meaningful relationships between ideas which will assist in your recall and understanding.

2. Draw quickly on unlined paper without pausing, judging or editing All of these things promote linear thinking and the idea of mind mapping is to think creatively and in a non-linear manner. There will be plenty of time for modifying the information later on but at this stage it is important to get every possibility into the mind map. 3. Write down key ideas Some students find that using capital letters encourages them to get down only the key points. Capitals are also easier to read in a diagram. 4. Put main idea in the centre Most students find it useful to turn their page on the side and do a mind map in "landscape" style. With the main idea or topic in the middle of the page this gives the maximum space for other ideas to radiate out from the centre. 5. Leave lots of space After the initial drawing of the mind map you may wish to highlight things, add information or add questions for the duration of a subject right up until exam time. For this reason it is a good idea to leave lots of space. The IPSE 2011 and 2012 believes that they enjoy learning with mind map used by variations colour. Not only has color shown to help with performance on focused attention and integration tasks, it also leads to more accurate recognition than the use of standard black and white (Hanna & Remington, 1996). It has been found that color is part of the long-term memory representation and images and scenes are better remembered when seen in color than in black-and-white. The other opinion about adding colour on mind map is according to Denby (2002), finding the color that best stimulates memorization could increase a persons study skills. When we apply it with using different colors, it can attract the interest of the reader or ourselves and catch attention to read the subject.

IV.

Conclusion

Most of students IPSE 2012 and 2011,they very interesting to use mind map as their method learning. The data is 83% which got. Because with mind map make easily understanding because the point of main idea make high light the important point material from subject, mind map is simple when we read it its like to do point ,beside that mind map make the student be creative thinking. They can develop information concept from mind map which they have done make it. Mind map more interesting if the students adding the variation colour on the mind map. finding the color that best stimulates memorization could increase a persons study skills. At the IPSE student they have opinion around 72% that they enjoy create mind map using colour.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Many difficulties and obstacles occurred in completing this paper. However, with the guidance and motivation from all parties, this paper finally be completed. Therefore thanks to: Allah SWT who has given His mercy so that this paper can be completed at the proper time. Prof. Hertien Koosbandiah Surtikanti and DR. Diana Rochintaniawati, M. Ed as lecturers who has provided the opportunity to learn writing a paper with a good and right systematic and provide the information related to this paper. My parents who have provided a support, encouragement, and prayer to finish this paper. All of my friends at IPSE 2011 and 2012 to give the information about this topic

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