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A concept is a mental image or understanding about a distinct entity in regard to its features. It is what the mind envisions when that entity of object is mentioned. Different people will will understand and perceive ideas in a different manner.
 
A concept is a mental image or understanding about a distinct entity in regard to its features. It is what the mind envisions when that entity of object is mentioned. Different people will will understand and perceive ideas in a different manner.
  
Understanding a concept and explaining it to another individual are two very different activities. While it is easy to read through material to understand concepts a, it is hard to explain the same to other people so that they can see a seimilar image in their minds. The steps below may be used to design and introduce a concept
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Methods of designing and developing concepts
 
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# Definition - a definition of the concept is very helpful especially if it words that are difficult or unfamiliar to the intended audience.  
Introduce the concept
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# Classification - This is a description of how the concept is different or similar to other concepts and how it can be broken down into smaller parts to make comprehension easier. It is also important since it shows the '''big picture'''
1)      Look for definitions or clues to a good definition: What is it? What do you think it is? How has the concept changed over time?
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# Narrating a process. - this is a step by step explanation of how a process works and how the concept is used in real life. For example, if a trainer was to explain the concept of Total Quality Management (TQM) to a class, he may start by stating the process, the steps followed and finish with the end result, say improved quality or productivity in the organisation that employs this process. 
2)      Determine defining criteria for the concept (I’ll know it when I see it because…)
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# Illustration - This can be done through use of examples and anecdotes which helps the learners better understand an idea. The idea is to give a relevant example that the learners are already familiar with to help the generate a mental image that they can relate with the concept being discussed.
·        Use narratives.
 
·        Use descriptions.
 
·        Show the concept in action: Give real life examples in society of the concept.
 
·        Discuss causes and potential outcomes for the concept
 
·        Are there tools available for measuring the concept as you have defined it?
 
·        Gather judgments or understandings of the concept from professionals or ordinary people
 
3)      Move from the specific to the general. Explain the significance of the concept in the lives of ordinary people.
 
  
 
===How to design experiments===
 
===How to design experiments===

Revision as of 11:28, 30 June 2018

Composing the Documents (hereinafter, the Session) is a hands-on session designed to get its participants started composing the text documents relevant to WorldOpp. The Session is the eighth of ten sessions of WorldOpp Placement Seminar (hereinafter, the Seminar).


Outline

Analyzing the Sources is the predecessor session.

How to design concepts

A concept is a mental image or understanding about a distinct entity in regard to its features. It is what the mind envisions when that entity of object is mentioned. Different people will will understand and perceive ideas in a different manner.

Methods of designing and developing concepts

  1. Definition - a definition of the concept is very helpful especially if it words that are difficult or unfamiliar to the intended audience.
  2. Classification - This is a description of how the concept is different or similar to other concepts and how it can be broken down into smaller parts to make comprehension easier. It is also important since it shows the big picture
  3. Narrating a process. - this is a step by step explanation of how a process works and how the concept is used in real life. For example, if a trainer was to explain the concept of Total Quality Management (TQM) to a class, he may start by stating the process, the steps followed and finish with the end result, say improved quality or productivity in the organisation that employs this process.
  4. Illustration - This can be done through use of examples and anecdotes which helps the learners better understand an idea. The idea is to give a relevant example that the learners are already familiar with to help the generate a mental image that they can relate with the concept being discussed.

How to design experiments

How to compose a text document

How to create a text lead

How to outline a text document

Managing the Knowledge is the successor session.

Materials

Recorded audio

Recorded video

Live sessions

Texts and graphics

See also