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Using concept maps and visual representations for collaborative curriculum development

J Van Neste-Kenny1, C E Cragg, B Foulds

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. jvnkenn@uottawa.ca

Nurse Educator
|February 6, 1999
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Visual tools like concept maps streamline collaborative curriculum development. These methods foster consensus among diverse groups, saving time and enhancing shared understanding in educational planning.

Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Curriculum Design
  • Nursing Education

Background:

  • Collaborative curriculum development across institutions presents challenges in aligning diverse perspectives.
  • Semantic disagreements can hinder progress in educational planning.
  • Visual representations offer a potential solution for shared understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore concept mapping and visual representations as heuristic tools for collaborative curriculum development.
  • To assess the effectiveness of these visual methods in fostering consensus among faculty and practicing nurses.
  • To inform the creation of a joint, dual-language nursing curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized concept mapping as a primary visual tool.
  • Employed other visual representations to address limitations of concept mapping.

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  • Applied these methods in the context of a collaborative nursing curriculum development project involving a university and two community colleges.

    • Main Results:

    • Concept mapping and visual aids proved highly valuable in developing consensus among faculty and practicing nurses.
    • These tools facilitated shared vision and values among participants with varied backgrounds.
    • Work proceeded effectively at a conceptual level before detailed planning.

    Conclusions:

    • Concept mapping and visual representations are effective heuristic tools for collaborative curriculum development.
    • These methods significantly aid in achieving consensus, especially in complex, multi-institutional projects.
    • Recommendations are provided for utilizing visual tools in similar educational initiatives.