The rubrics allow the students to know how the projects will be graded and also helps them break down the steps and order of the steps needed for each project.
This should help the student understand exactly what you want them to learn and how to learn it, by wording their lessons plans with clear effect verbs.
See Blooms Taxonomy, which I never knew about.
The value comes with organizing the class so that you can reach a higher level of understanding. If you start with basic learning then assess them to make sure they undertand the basics then you can build on that. In the end, they should be able to go through each subject in order. This way you are not expecting the students to undertand a subject completely without first building a strong foundation.
M,
Please provide some examples of how you use Bloom's Taxonomy, within the structuring of your course.
Tremayne Simpson
I utilize all of Bloom's Taxonomy (Knowledge,
Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation)
The " Nursing process" involves, assessment, diagnosis, planning/goals, implementation and evaluation of outcome. This process seems very like the taxonomy and development of lesson plans format.
I agree. I always test at the end of the Mod, but I never do a pre-test. That is something I too will start to do.
After this review of the Learning Taxonomy I am going to use the pre-test as an evaluation tool next semester. I believe it will not only give me additional information it can give evidence at a later date of growth to the student.
It was great for me to discover that I have been using taxonomy all along as an instructor and had no idea that's what I was doing. I wasn't taught to do it specifically by that title. So it helps to reinforce that I am doing some things right. A good feeling.
It should provides a logical framework for helping me organize the class
I think being able to assess your students in the beginning helps you better plan your lessons and actually be more effective in the classroom.
I agree you have control over how you present and what you will present.
MARGARET
The learning taxonomy is vital to the successful development of lesson plans. At my organization we use Bloom's Taxonomy for our cognitive lessons. I express to my students that when they develop a lesson plan they have to determine what level within Bloom's taxonomy the lesson will be taught.
Mr. Simpson,
The value of using taxonomy to develop lesson plans is to tax the students mind and build their critical thinking skills. By using actions words and stimulating response is a great advantage for the student who initiates the response as well as others who are actively listening. As I let my students know when they answer my question initially, "It is good to know the superficial answer, now give me a deeper answer."
Enjoy,
Rich Maeda
It helps to know how to structure you course to ensure the students have the proper learning abilities for the course.
Bryan,
Do you provide your students with "formal" pretests every class session or are the tests "informal"?
Tremayne Simpson
I agree, I like to do a pretest at the begining of each class so I can find out what my students already know.
I see the value as giving our students a better and more complete understanding of the subject matter.
Learning can be assessed by the use of activities that will give the instructor an overview of the student's knowledge and comprehension. Rubrics give the student the necessary details if their goal is a desired assignment. I agree, using the Learning Taxonomy as a guide in developing a lesson plan is an excellent way to track student progress as we go through the curriculum.
It helps you understand how to create your lecture and measure the students progress or understanding.
