An Introduction to Concept Mapping
What Is Concept Mapping? l Is a structured process l Focuses on a topic or construct of interest l Involves input from one or more participants l Produces an interpretable pictorial view (concept map) of ideas and concepts and how these are interrelated Concept mapping...
What is concept mapping? It helps individuals think as a group... without losing their individuality. It helps groups to manage complexity... without trivializing or losing detail.
Steps in the Concept Mapping Process
Steps in the Process 1Manage time effectively. 4Manage resources effectively. 14Scan a multitude of information and decide what is important. 20Decide how to manage multiple tasks. 39Organize the work when directions are not specific. 49Work quickly and effectively under pressure. 1.Generate up to 100 statements that describe - The elements of the training or - The desired outcomes
2.Sort the statements into piles of similar ones Work quickly and effectively under pressure 49 Organize the work when directions are not specific. 39 Decide how to manage multiple tasks. 20 Manage resources effectively. 4 1.Generate up to 100 statements that describe - The elements of the training or - The desired outcomes...
1.Generate up to 100 statements that describe - The elements of the training or - The desired outcomes 2.Sort the statements into piles of similar ones 3.Rate the statements according to importance Scan a multitude of information and decide what is important Manage time effectively 2Manage resources effectively. 3Scan a multitude of information and decide what is important. 4Decide how to manage multiple tasks. 5Organize the work when directions are not specific. 1Manage time effectively Rating Sheet
1.Generate up to 100 statements that describe - The elements of the training or - The desired outcomes 2.Sort the statements into piles of similar ones 3.Rate the statements according to importance 4.Analyze the data to develop maps
1.Generate up to 100 statements that describe - The elements of the training or - The desired outcomes.. 2.Sort the statements into piles of similar ones 3.Rate the statements according to importance 4.Analyze the data to develop maps 5.Interpret the maps Management Change Control Client Issues Team Issues Personal Awareness & Skill Graphical User Interface Technical Issues Processes/ Methodology Documentation
1.Generate up to 100 statements that describe - The elements of the training or -The desired outcomes 2.Sort the statements into piles of similar ones 3.Rate the statements according to importance 5.Interpret the maps 6.Use the maps 4.Analyze the data to develop maps
A Concept Mapping Example Development of a Business Training Course
ExampleExample Management Change Control Client Issues Team Issues Personal Awareness & Skill Graphical User Interface Technical Issues Processes/ Methodology Documentation Layer LowHigh This is what a final concept map looks like.
ExampleExample Management Change Control Client Issues Team Issues Personal Awareness & Skill Graphical User Interface Technical Issues Processes/ Methodology Documentation Layer LowHigh Here’s how we build it...
This initial map shows all the elements of the training in relation to each other. 1Manage time effectively. 4Manage resources effectively. 14Scan a multitude of information and decide what is important. 20 Decide how to manage multiple tasks. 39Organize the work when directions are not specific. 49Work quickly and effectively under pressure. ExampleExample
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ExampleExample Management Change Control Client Issues Team Issues Personal Awareness & Skill Graphical User Interface Technical Issues Processes/ Methodology Documentation The major components of the training can be labeled.
ExampleExample Management Change Control Client Issues Team Issues Personal Awareness & Skill Graphical User Interface Technical Issues Processes/ Methodology Documentation LayerLowHigh The relative importance or emphasis of each training component
Some Advantages of Concept Mapping l Overcomes ambiguities in verbal communication l Avoids “forcing” consensus l Embraces diversity l Refocus dialogue on the right issues l Allows for emergent ideas l Models real-life complexity l Surfaces the disconnects before spending resources