The taxonomy is more than a guide, it is a reference point for a check up when you review your lesson plans.
The Learning Taxonomy as a guide in developing lesson plans is very valuable. Before teachers can teach, they need some type of organization of student learning. Otherwise, what are the teacher's goals for the student in the classroom? How can learning be guided? How is learning being assessed. Having a common language, curriculum, and activities/assessment are integral to learning. I don't see how teachers can teach without it! But, that doesn't mean I haven't had a few professors (in my own past) who HAVE taught without it!
The use of taxonomy allows for three levels of learning to be addressed: knowledge, comprehension, application.
Learning taxonomy aids in the effectiveness of lessons and gives teachers the ability to objectively judge their own lesson plans.
The Learning Taxonomy allows a natural progression to the class when developing the lesson plan. It helps the instructor guide the class and it allows the students to also get a sense of accomplishment as they grow thru the class.
Dawn,
This sounds like an effective assignment. What is your students' desired field of study?
Tremayne Simpson
The value is in the structure.
Breaking down each learning objective may uncover new ideas for presentation.
I always follow taxonomy and it is useful in student success.
I require the students to present an educational program to elementary school age students in the community. They must write their learning objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy. The criteria is very specific so they will be able to measure whether their learning objectives were met, and recommend how to be more effective in the future.
I learned this learning taxonomy ages ago when I was an undergrad, and I think it was very useful to be reminded of it now. Reading the standards and reviewing the componants and definitions will help me focus my lesson planning better and help me keep the important ideas about what my students are supposed to be learning right in front of me.
The value of using the Learning Taxonomy in the development of lesson plans is that it provides an excellent framework for implementing educational goals, objectives, activities and assessments. Teaching to and assessing the cognitive levels is an excellent way to track students' progress as they move through the curriculum.
The value of using the Learning Taxonomy in my lesson plans is that I can see from acquiring facts to the application of the facts. The students also can see the objectives more clearly as defined. Ex. Recall of a procedure to the actual hands on doing of the procedure.
Using Bloom's taxonomy allows me to develop the curriculum to the standards of the State and Federal Departments of education and our accrediting agency. using the verbs at each level allows the student to understand the depth and type of knowledge required to succefully pass the course, understand the material and build on knowledge through our the course to acheive course standards. Using the taxonomy allows common language between instructors, students and institutions. Bloom's greatly assits in developing presentations, lesson plans and assessments. Without a structured process such as the taxonomy, most courses are not education,but infotainment.
Using the Leaning Taxonomy as a guide in developing lesson plans is extremely valuable to both the instructor and the student. This tool helps the instructor create lesson plans that will meet standards by targeting the content and objectives of the course and efficiently assessing the students' progress. The student will see an overview of the course and what they should know and be able to apply at the end of the course.
As you develop your lessons plans and if you use the proper learning Taxonomy, you will be able to determine the appropriate amount of time to devote to each objective.
Zaina,
I agree. When students are able to use rubrics to assess themselves, they will be more likely to turn in better quality projects. In times when the grading criteria and guidelines are unclear, the students may submit "lackluster" work, because they are not fully aware of the standards and expectations.
Tremayne Simpson
I have to admit that I like having the taxonomy, with its attendant vocabulary, to use in writing my objectives and therefore tailor my assignments accordingly. Some assignments need to be mroe hands-on while others are research-based, depending on the level of the course I am teaching. I find it a helpful guide and, more to the point, ensures I cover what I need to cover at the correct level.
It is also extremely useful in building specific rubrics that students themselves can hold their work to.
Miriam,
I agree. The learning taxonomy also reminds the students that learning is process-based. Before they are able to apply their skills, they have to progress accordingly, without seeking "shortcuts".
Tremayne Simpson
Using the learning taxonomy will ensure knowledge, comprehension, and application - all of these factors are key in ensuring the student now only has the knowledge but can process and apply it as a professional in the field.
My students are more performance oriented. I can watch their response to the lesson become clearer when they must apply what they know.
