integrative propositional analysis to enhance understanding of course material
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Integrative Propositional Analysis to Enhance Understanding of Course Material Bernadette Wright, PhD, Meaningful Evidence, LLC & Steven E. Wallis, PhD, Capella University & Meaningful Evidence, LLC
Teaching How to Teach Track, 2016 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference
Portland, OR, February 12, 2016
Overview
Inter-Disciplinary Research Streams
Integrative Propositional Analysis (IPA)
Example Use as Teaching Tool
Inter-Disciplinary Research Streams
Meaningful, Collaborative Learning (Novak, Russel, etc.)
Better Learning
Strategies
Concept Mapping
Meaningful, Useful, Long-Term Learning
New YorkNEW YORK IN THETHE SPRING
How the Cortex Learns
Longer words, phrases
Simple words (cat, in)
Letters (R, Y, H)
Systems Thinking in Business
Peter Senge (The Fifth Discipline)
Margaret Wheatley (Leadership and the New Science)
Many Universities Teaching Systems Dynamics (http://www.systemdynamics.org/courses/)
Conceptual Systems Science
More inter-connected
mental maps
Greater Chances of
Success
Integrative Propositional Analysis (IPA)
SuccessesClients/Projects:1. Strategic planning2. Building a consortium3. Integrating multiple theories4. Building policy models for agriculture
Participants say:1. A lot of fun!2. Revolutionary.3. Interesting!4. Excellent. Excellent.5. I gained some new insights while playing the game – that is like gold for me.
Example Use as Teaching Tool
From Huckabee’s Economic Policy...
Fair Tax Code More Taxpayers
From O’Malley’s Economic Policy...
Bringing Undocumented
Immigrants Out of the Shadows
More Taxpayers
From Rubio’s Economic Policy...
Economic Growth
More Taxpayers
Integrated MapEconomic Growth
More Taxpayers
Bringing Undocumented
Immigrants Out of the Shadows
Fair Tax Code
Example Guiding Questions for DiscussionWhat concepts are “saying the same thing”?
Where are the “blank spots” on the map?
What new concepts/connections might improve the map?
Possibilities for Classroom Interaction & LearningIdentify “blank spots” on map to guide student investigations
Student teams focus on related maps (e.g. individual candidates)
Students track changes in maps as they evolve (e.g. candidates’ changing policies)
Student teams integrate their maps
Benefits for Students and Society
Improved Learning & Understanding
More Constructive Dialogue
More Useful Social Science
Learn MoreSee Handouts
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View Example Maps: https://kumu.io/Center-for-Scientific-Analysis-of-Policy/all-potus-candidates-economic-policies
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