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Using the Learning Taxonomy

Dawn, This sounds like an effective assignment. What is your students' desired field of study? Tremayne Simpson

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Implementing Learning Taxonomy

Ward, This is an excellent method for enabling your students to apply the information that they have learned in class. Through the case study assignment, they can begin to visualize how their learning will be used in a professional situation. Tremayne Simpson

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Student Input

Michael, This is a great method for implementing student suggestions. Hopefully, there is some flexibility allowed in the standardized lesson plans. Tremayne Simpson

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Time Management

Ajani, This is an effective method for time management. In addition, the "mini scenarios" will give the students an opportunity to apply learned information and concepts. Tremayne Simpson

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Student Learning Styles

LeAnn, I agree. Implementing diverse instructional methods enhances the students' learning experience and can increase the overall retention of information. An exciting class can "spark" the memory of an important theory or learned concept. Tremayne Simpson

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Implementing Learning Taxonomy

Lynn, In general, many instructors have used the Learning Taxonomy without realizing it. This means that their courses are planned within a natural, hierarchal structure of learning and assessment. The taxonomy provides an excellent basis for understanding how learning progression occur and the expectations that a part of each level of understanding. Tremayne Simpson

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Adding Instructional Resources

Peggy, Your cellphone questioning method sounds interesting...could you provide more detail as to how you use it during a class lecture/discussion? Tremayne Simpson

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Documenting Your Lesson Plans

Adrienne, In addition, as a newer instructor, it is a great idea to establish a network with the instructors within your discipline. Sharing lesson plans and strategies, can definitely assist you with the planning and revision of future courses. Tremayne Simpson

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Documenting Your Lesson Plans

Stephen, Excellent point, unfortunately it is often overlooked. It is important that instructors focus on ensuring that they are not bored with their own material, in order to avoid a potential "trickle down" effect to their students. Tremayne Simpson

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Time Management

Adrienne, Do you also provide supplemental reading materials, to add to the provided material? Tremayne Simpson