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How To Use Concept Mapping. Hannah Thomson. Objectives. Introduction to and steps used in concept mapping Review concept mapping for program planning and evaluation Look at the technique in qualitative research Review the strengths and limitations of concept mapping. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Objectives Introduction to and steps used in
concept mapping Review concept mapping for
program planning and evaluation Look at the technique in qualitative
research Review the strengths and
limitations of concept mapping
What is Concept Mapping? Visual illustration of relationship
between concepts and ideas Concepts placed within circles or
boxes, linked by lines/arrows/phrases Helps to further understand
problems and discover new relationships
Often moves from broad to specific
Steps to Create a Concept Map1. Establish focus question and broad topic
of interest2. Identify key concepts3. Construct a preliminary concept map4. Establish cross-links between concepts5. Revise map
Program Planning and Evaluation
Helps develop conceptual framework
Programs dependent on initial conception
Planning: establishes goals, objectives, needs, resources, etc
Evaluation: helps evaluate and conceptualize what is relevant
Qualitative Research Technique Participatory qualitative research
method Framework for individual or group
views on a particular topic Participant “brainstorming”
sessions Sorting, rating, and analyzing of
items in relation to focus question
Community Engagement Captures lived experiences of target
populations and develops coding schemes Documents community thinking Uncovers unknown contextual factors Stimulates community dialogue and critical
thinking Allows for active exchange of knowledge
between community and researchers
Strengths Works well in both data
collection and analysis Can be used with
individuals and groups Helps better understand
problems Explores new information
and relationships Accurate representation of
peoples thoughts
Limitations Difficulties associated with visual display
of thoughts Complex maps difficult to interpret Supplemental text often required May actually discourage critical thinking
Conclusion
Concept mapping is a great visual tool for: Understanding relationships within
a topic Problem solving Data collection and analysis Program planning and evaluation Qualitative research
Resources Burke, J. G., O’Campo, P., Peak, G. L., Gielen, A. C.,
McDonnell, K. A., & Trochim, W. M. (2005). An introduction to concept mapping as a participatory public health research method. Qualitative health research, 15(10), 1392-1410
Novak, J. D., & Cañas, A. J. (2006). The theory underlying concept maps and how to construct them. Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, 1.
Wheeldon, J. P., & Faubert, J. (2009). Framing experience: concept maps, mind maps, and data collection in qualitative research. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 8(3), 52-67.
Youtube Video: Mind Map Research Presentation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coWSMHDAAp0