Here are the key advantages and disadvantages of semantic mapping:
Advantages:
- Visually represents relationships between concepts in a clear, graphical way
- Encourages creative thinking by allowing students to freely associate ideas
- Provides an organized structure to plan and develop ideas for writing
- Enables students to easily add new information and connections
- Displays all relevant information on one page for easy reference
Disadvantages:
- Creation of the map can be time-consuming
- Map may become cluttered if too many concepts and connections are included
- Relationships between concepts are open to interpretation by the map creator
- Some students may have difficulty visually representing conceptual relationships
- Effectiveness depends on the individual's spatial