TRAIN THE TRAINER SESSION 2

Concept Maps

Concept Maps

The basis of the concept map theory is that…

“new knowledge is built on preexisting knowledge, and new concepts are integrated

by identifying relationships with those concepts already understood.”

Pamela McHugh Schuster, 2008

Definition

• Concept mapping was developed as a learning technique (Novak & Gowin, 1984).

• A concept map is a graphical representation of knowledge that uses a network of symbols to describe relationships between ideas.

• Each linked pair of symbols specifies a proposition

• By articulating understanding and rendering it in visual language, learners are encouraged to reflect upon and refine their knowledge.

Tom Conlon (2006)

Concept Care Map

Allows student to envision the client or care situation in a holistic manner.

Concept map provides fluidity that enhances the student’s ability to determine relationships and make connections.

Capitalizes on visual, spacial and interpersonal characteristics.

Benefits

• Guides planning and evaluation • Encourages individual or groups to focus• Leads to development of a visual diagram or

conceptual framework• Specifies inter-relationships of concepts• Contributes to clinical reasoning abilities• Utilizes common language• Facilitates teamwork in groups• Enables teachers to view students' organization

and assimilation of knowledge

Process Steps

Preparation (participants and focus)Generation of StepsStructuring of StatementsVisual Clustering of ConceptsInterpretation of MapUtilization of Map

PICO(T)

• Patient population• Intervention or interest area• Comparison intervention or group• Outcome• Time

In premature infants(P), is light massage (I) versus music (C) more effective in improving oxygen saturation (O) during the NICU stay (T)?Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAAN

Concept Map Exercise

Plans for the MBSON includes development and implementation of a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) master’s degree.

With CNL as the central focus, map out as many concepts and relationships as you can identify in a concept map.

CNL