Reference no: EM133003323

Assessment 1: Evaluate and Explain In three parts, individual students will:

A) map the relationships between concepts (theories, knowledge, skills, methods and tools) discussed in the first five lessons, then,
B) map the relationships between concepts (theories, knowledge, skills, methods and tools) discussed in the next four lessons, then,
C) record a video explaining key features of the mapped concepts and relationships and how subject learning outcomes B, D and F are covered.

Parts A and B will be concept map diagrams produced using concept mapping software (example: UHMC CMAP) or diagramming software.

Part B may include the concept map developed for Part A and extended to (approximately) double its size by mapping concepts and relationships between all lessons.

Part C will be a video and audio recording that may include a presentation with diagrams and slides.

Individual students are encouraged to collaborate with another student to help each other construct and present their own individual maps by sharing ideas, sharing suggestions and commenting on each other's maps.

This assessment is designed to help you demonstrate your complex knowledge of Change Management, including the concepts that you learn in lessons and the complex relationships between those concepts.

Your main source of information on how to show your knowledge with concept maps should be our lessons and the recordings of those lessons.

Use the following resources as guides:
• watch the "How to make a Concept Map" video (link on Canvas) for a demonstration of the steps you should use to prepare your concept maps.
• watch the "Concept Mapping with CMAP" video (link on Canvas) for an advanced explanation on how to draw excellent concept maps.
Use one of the following software tools to draw your concept maps:
• "CMAP Cloud" (link on Canvas) is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• "CMAP Tools" (link on Canvas) is RECOMMENDED
• DO NOT use mind mapping tools. Mind maps are not the same as concept maps.
• diagram software such as "draw.io", "diagrams.net" and "LucidChart" may also be suitable (but CMAP Cloud and CMAP Tools are best)
Suggested steps for Parts A and B:
Begin by defining your 'Focus Question'
• this helps focus your mind as you work
Prepare a list of concepts (this is the easy part):
• make your own list by writing them down as you review lesson slides and watch video recordings • add to your own list when you read other materials
• wherever possible, note names of theories and names of authors in your concept lists (for your presentation)
• add to your own list by using the word clouds we create in class each week (links on Canvas)
Draw or enter your concepts
• if you're using software, in a 'parking lot' on the side as demonstrated in the first video
• if you're using sticky notes, write a concept on each note and place them on the side of your work area
Arrange your concepts according to their level of detail (this Is more difficult)
• most broad concepts usually go higher on the page
• more specific concepts go lower on the page
Next, draw the relationships between concepts (this is the hard part!):
• remember to include words on the relationship that make a 'proposition' (like a sentence)
• remember to indicate the direction of the relationship As you proceed:
• you will think of new concepts and new relationships to add
• move concepts and relationships around as you think about the propositions
• check each relationship and proposition is correct
Review your work. Ask yourself:
• are you happy that the relationships and propositions are correct
• are you happy that you have covered everything?
• are you happy that your concept maps truly show the level of knowledge and skill required for a Masters degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 9?
• are your concept maps too simple for a Masters degree level?
• how does your work compare to the examples of good concept
maps in the notes on 'Assessing Concept Maps' (on Canvas)
• if your concept map looks like a simple hierarchy. it probably needs a lot more work
• a good concept map will have a lot of relationships crossing between concepts. It will look much more complex Remember to use the work you have already done:
• word clouds in lessons
• example concept maps drawn in lessons and breakout rooms