Part 4. Concept Maps + Problem Solving Skills

a graphical technique for visualizing the relationships among different concepts.

concept maps

Has linking words/phrases

Concept maps

Concept maps

a learning device where in a topic is "mapped" in a central location, and details about that topic "web out" from the central topic

Webbing aka Spider Map

This type of graphical organizer is good for oncology.

Eg. Lung cancer- A&P, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, tx principles, prognosis, etc.

Webbing aka Spider Map

Webbing aka Spider Map

often used by teachers in the classroom as a mechanism to help students compare and contrast two items.

Venn Diagrams

Characteristics are listed in each section of the diagram, with shared characteristics listed in the overlapping section.

Venn Diagrams

Venn Diagrams

a pictorial representation describing a process being studied or even used to plan stages of a project

Flow Charts

useful when dealing with a process analysis-- step by step instructions

Flow Charts

Helpful for treatment or sim setups?

Flow Charts

Flow Charts

Six Step Problem Solving Process mnemonic

I prepare

Donut Crunch Delights

Don’t steal

Again, Don’t! (or else you)

IS (going to the)

ER

Six Step Problem Solving Process

Step 1: Identify the Problem

Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis

Step 3: Develop Potential Solutions

Step 4: Agree on the Solution and Develop a Plan

Step 5: Implement the Solution

Step 6: Evaluate the Results

Step 1: Identify the Problem

Develop a problem statement

Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis

Collect data on causes and identify root cause(s)

Step 3: Develop Potential Solutions

Targeted at eliminating the root cause(s)

Step 4: Agree on the Solution and Develop a Plan

Align with goals

Step 5: Implement the Solution

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Step 6: Evaluate the Results

Did it work? Build in improvement?