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International Journal of Social Science and Education Research
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Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part J (2025)

Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices of Graphic Organizers for Expanding Knowledge Horizons in Science Education

Author(s):

Sangeeta Rani and Jagat Singh

Abstract:

Graphic organizers are visual tools that help students organize and connect information, which facilitates comprehension of difficult scientific ideas. In science education, they encourage students to organize, analyze, and apply knowledge in order to foster meaningful learning. The purpose of this conceptual research paper is to explore how educators view and utilize graphic organizers and how they help students to expand their horizons. The effective utilization and use of graphic organizers in the classroom are crucially influenced by the perceptions of teachers. Moreover, the use of graphic organizers considerably expands students’ knowledge by fostering the development of higher-order thinking skills, the ability to apply knowledge in novel contexts, and interdisciplinary connections. It highlights the need for professional development, classroom implication, and instructional innovation to maximize the potential of graphic organizers as transformative tools for meaningful science learning. This paper concludes that teacher perceptions and classroom practices are interlinked and collectively determine the pedagogical effectiveness of graphic organizers in science education.

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International Journal of Social Science and Education Research
How to cite this article:
Sangeeta Rani and Jagat Singh. Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices of Graphic Organizers for Expanding Knowledge Horizons in Science Education. Int. J. Social Sci. Educ. Res. 2025;7(2):816-819. DOI: 10.33545/26649845.2025.v7.i2j.443
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