Using "blooms"
A good portion of my class has limited computer experience but is required to perform a multitude of exercises using one in order to pass the class (there is no standard of student we will turn away). Using Blooms Taxonomy theory of addressing the different levels of learning is the cornerstone for my classroom presentation. Knowing I will probably not be able to move a good portion of my students past Application is a realistic understanding I go in with, however making sure they attain at least a step above simple knowledge recall/recognition and are at least capable of comprehension of the material is my goal. For a few shining stars application is possible with a touch of analysis. Incorporating the four different learning styles seems to weed out some of the redundant questions up front.
Adam
I use it every day to ensure the students are retaining the information I have presented. Asking questions that require more than just Knowledge responses: arrange, define, duplicate, label, list, memorize; questions that require at least the next step Comprehension: classify, describe, discuss, and explain.
Although I don't frequently credit Blooms Taxonomy theory, Garrett reminded me of just how much I apply it to the classroom.
Hi Garrett:
Many teachers find using Bloom's Taxonomy idea with various degrees of successfulness, which I belive is more often the case than not. Any improvement we can make in the students learning will be worthwhile, and the patient, tolerant instructor will probably realize more occassions of student performance and results.
Regards, Barry
