Conversations About Group Concept Mapping

Introduction 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