Concept mapping
Definition
Concept mapping is The process of organizing and representing knowledge using concept maps. Source: Comparative Analysis of Methods and Tools for Nuclear Knowledge Preservation
Summary
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Description
- It is a network of concepts consisting of nodes and links;
- A node represents a concept, and a link represents the relationship between concepts;
- Concept mapping is designed to transform new concepts/propositions into the existing cognitive structures related to knowledge capture;
- It is an effective way for a group to function without losing their individuality;
- Concept mapping can be done for several reasons:
- To design complex structures;
- To generate ideas;
- To communicate ideas;
- To diagnose misunderstanding.
- Six-step procedure for using a concept map as a tool:
- Preparation;
- Idea generation;
- Statement structuring;
- Representation;
- Interpretation;
- Utilization.
- Similar to Semantic net
Source: National approaches and strategies for Nuclear Knowledge Management
Description
Laddering and concept mapping are diagrammatic ways of representing knowledge in a particular area or ‘knowledge domain’. Laddering uses a hierarchical approach to show relationships between concepts (see Fig. 1).
A concept map is similar to a ladder. However, the layout usually starts from a central theme and shows concepts as nodes and the relationships between them as labelled arrows (see Fig. 2).
Addering and concept mapping techniques can be used with interview techniques to model knowledge. Alternatively experts can contribute directly to the production of the models. In this way, ladders and concept maps provide a better way of identifying and capturing tacit knowledge rather than interviews alone.
Source: Knowledge Management for Nuclear Research and Development Organizations
