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Book SynopsisConversations About Group Concept Mapping: Applications, Examples, and Enhancements takes a concise, practice-based approach to group concept mapping. After defining the method, demonstrating how to design a project, and providing guidelines to analyze the results, this book then dives into real research exemplars. Conversations with the researchers are based on in depth interviews that connected method, practice and results.
The conversations are from a wide variety of research settings, that include mapping the needs of at-risk African American youth, creating dialogue within a local business community, considering learning needs in the 21st century, and identifying the best ways to support teens receiving Supplemental Social Security Income. The authors reflect on the commonalities between the cases and draw out insights into the overall group concept mapping method from each case.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgments About the Authors SECTION I Chapter 1. Simple Rules for Constructing Group Knowledge: The What and How of GCM By the Book: The Textbook Definition of GCM A “Group Wisdom” Definition GCM’s Simple Rules: The Participant as Knowledge Holder How GCM is Used Where GCM is Used Chapter 2. GCM in Action: Capturing Knowledge, Valuing Participation GCM’s Simple Rules: What We Ask of the Participant The Researcher’s Roles in GCM Designing and Conducting GCM: The Project Process Model Orientation to the Model: Roles in GCM The GCM Process: An Exemplar Idea Generation Data Development and Phase II Planning Organizing A Sample of a Sorting and Rating Chapter 3. GCM in Action: Analyzing for Results, Producing the Map Analysis Looking at the Maps Ratings Comparisons Interpretation Glossary: Commonly Used Terms in Group Concept Mapping SECTION II Chapter 4. Conversations on Group Concept Mapping With Guest Researchers: Introduction Chapter 5. A Conversation on Needs of At-Risk African American Youth in Chicago Design Decisions and Technical Innovations Chapter 6. A Conversation on Regional Economic Development and Cultural Entrepreneurship Design Decisions and Technical Innovations Chapter 7. A Conversation on the Future of Learning: New Ways to Learn New Skills for Future Jobs Design Decisions and Technical Innovations Chapter 8. A Conversation on Promoting Readiness for Living, Learning, and Working for Youth Who Have Disabilities Who Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Design Decisions and Technical Innovations Chapter 9. Synthesis: What We’ve Learned Participation Representation and Visualization Utilization Integrated, Mixed-Method Approach Conclusion Chapter 10. Forward Appendices A. Bibliography B. GCM Project Workbook C. Technology for Managing and Conducting GCM D. Guest Researchers’ Biographies References Index
