THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF READING COMPREHENSION AND MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUES

Abstract

This article explains the main ideas of reading comprehension and how mind mapping can help students understand texts better. It reviews key theories like schema theory and cognitive load theory to show how readers use prior knowledge, attention, and memory. The paper also shows that mind maps help organize ideas, remember information, and connect different parts of a text. They make complex information easier and reading more engaging. Practical classroom uses are suggested, such as before reading to activate knowledge, during reading to find key ideas, and after reading to summarize. The article also encourages further research on digital mind maps and their effects on different learners and text types.