Concept of Synectic Comparison
Definiton of Synectic Comparison Strategy
According to Preszler. J. Et.al (2006: 21) Synectics is
a strategy for comparing content to an unrelated object. It causes students to
think about
vocabulary words in creative ways. In a synectic comparison, the brain has to
compare two things
that aren’t usually compared. In addition, the strategy requires the brain to
create pictures as
it searches for comparisons. As a result, students are more likely to retain
the information.
Based on Schaffer
(1986: 46) Synectics is a system which introduces strategies for teaching writing,
creativity, and thinking. This approach uses metaphors and analogies to guide
students through new ways of viewing their world. With synectics, students
possess the tools to look at themselves and their surroundings in creative and
imaginative ways.
Vygotsky
classify Synectics as a mental tool – an intentional strategy for enhancing the
effectiveness of higher mental functions.
Mental tools, he claimed, play a key role in cognitive development by
functionally changing the way learners perceive, process and store information
Seligmann (2007:
13) Synectics is especially valuable in classrooms of diverse thinkers because
it accommodates the vast array of learning styles in each system While students
can benefit from using Synectics on their own, some of its educational value is
lost when removed from the social environment. Working with other students who
perceive situations differently helps students adapt to and understand
alternative perspectives
Why Use Synectic Comparison Strategy
1) It activates students' prior knowledge about content area vocabulary and concepts, and can improve their comprehension.
2) It sparks students' curiosity about their vocabulary.
3) It teaches students to guess how words may be used in the text and create meaningful sentences.
2.3.3
The Purpose of Synectic Comparison
Strategy
Moore and Moore (1986:197) the purpose
of Synectic Comparison Strategy
is:
1)
Designed to help students to learn new vocabulary to
encountered in a reading assignment.
2)
Make pridictions about sentences to be found in their
reading.
3)
Provide purpose for reading.and
4)
Arous their curiosity concerning the text to be read
Procedure of Synectic Comparison Strategy
Preszler. J. Et.al (2006: 21) defines the
step of Synectic Comparison Strategy as
follows:
1) Identify vocabulary words or content terms.
2) Provide students with words not related to
the content. Students may use these words to create their comparisons. For example,
if the science content term is comet, you might provide students with the following
options:
Toaster
Speed boat Ice cream cone Stallion
3) Create an example to model the synectic.
A comet is
like a _______________ because ___________.
A comet is like
a toaster because it burns very hot.
4) 4. Share your example with the class. Explain
your logic or thinking for the comparison. Give students the opportunity to
list additional ways that a comet might be like a toaster.
5) Ask students to create their own comparisons.
Students may work in teams or pairs. Allow students to select from the
comparison options you’ve provided or to select their own objects for
comparison.
6) Direct students to create a graphic
illustration to accompany their synectics.
7) Direct small groups to share their creations
with the class.
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