Describe the key elements of contextualization, conceptualization, and
problem centering, including
o the strengths of each integrative approach.
o the limitations of each integrative approach.
• Based on your work thus far on the global challenge you have chosen to
address in your Final Project.
o identify which integrative approach (contextualization,
conceptualization, or problem centering) best describes how you
have been thinking about your work.
o provide a specific example drawn from your work to explain how
you understand the integrative approach or approaches that you
have been utilizing thus far.
pply the Broad Model of integration to your work on the global challenge you have
chosen for your Final Project.
• Is your work strengthened by working with assumptions or with concepts?
o Provide an example of how you can approach your work to refine it.
• What strategies for integration (redefinition, organization, theory extension,
transformation) can you use to strengthen your work?
o Provide a specific example to demonstrate how using at least one of
these strategies can refine your work.
Reflect on your understanding of the global challenge you have chosen for the Final
Project.
• Compare your understanding prior to and after learning about the Broad
Model.
• Explain how or why using the Broad Model provides a more comprehensive
understanding of the global challenge you are examining.
• Explain what new insights you gained.