A knowledge organiser is an educational template on a single A4 sheet consisting of grids, each with a term and a short explanation, making it clear to the student as to what is essential to learn. Each grid has an overall theme and these vary according to the subject being taught.
What is the purpose of a knowledge organiser?
For a teacher, the knowledge organiser supports or directs what you're teaching in each lesson. You can shape your teaching around it to ensure that you cover the key information over a sequence of lessons and that you assess knowledge-based outcomes based on it.
How do you write a knowledge organiser?
Writing knowledge organisers – a step-by-step guide
- Decide what knowledge you want to organise. ...
- Find a revision guide. ...
- Sketch out the key words and ideas. ...
- Find a 'flow' ...
- Use a template to create your KO. ...
- Dual code with a consistent symbol. ...
- Enjoy the process! ...
- Use them.
