Aligning Theory with Practice How to Use Bloom’s Taxonomy Table

EDTEC 572

Road MapRoad Map

Debrief – Learner & Context Analysis

Applying Theory Part 1 (part 2 next week)

PLN: RSS Feeds

Emerging Technology Assignment!

Reminders for next week…

Where we’ve been:

Where we are:

Where we’re going:

Tools to aidTools to aidbehaviorist learningbehaviorist learning

Tools to aid cognitivist & Tools to aid cognitivist & constructivist learningconstructivist learning

Tools to aid learning from aTools to aid learning from asocial learning theory perspectivesocial learning theory perspective

Bloom’s Taxonomy Bloom’s Taxonomy RevisitedRevisited

Taxonomy = classification

Just the beginning

Is the content a: Fact Concept Process Procedure Metacognitive?

Thinking about thinking

Our Old friend Bloom:

Cognitive Process Cognitive Process DimensionDimension

SIMPLE COMPLEX

THE KNOWLEDGE DIMENSION

THE COGNITIVE PROCESS DIMENSIONRemember

(Knowledge)

Understand (Comprehension)

Apply(Application)

Analyze(Analysis)

Evaluate(Synthesis)

Create(Evaluation)

Factual

Conceptual

Procedural

Meta-Cognitive

Knowledge DimensionKnowledge Dimension Factual

Discrete bits of information

Conceptual More complex, organized knowledge Classifications, categories, principles

Procedural Steps to take, how to do something Determining when to do what

Meta-Cognitive Personalize understanding for the user Strategic and contextual

CONCRETE

ABSTRACT

Why Categorize Why Categorize Objectives?Objectives?

Allows examination of objectives from various perspectives

Confirms what we teach is aligned with objectives and assessment

Can lead to questions that direct student learning to meet objectives Big Ideas Essential Questions

How Might This Look?How Might This Look? Map out:

Objectives Instructional activities Assessments

Activities and tests should align in order to meet objectives

Media & Technology can also be chosen based on objectives & classification!

Categorizing Categorizing HintsHints

Verbs Usually refer to cognitive process Often help formulate critical thinking questions

Nouns Describe knowledge students are to acquire or

construct

To help categorize objectives, focus on verbs and nouns:

http://www.stedwards.edu/cte/files/BloomPolygon.pdf

Practice Practice 1. LWBAT recite details about the Boston Tea Party

2. LWBAT illustrate the steps of the water cycle

THE KNOWLEDGE DIMENSION

THE COGNITIVE PROCESS DIMENSIONRemember

(Knowledge)

Understand (Comprehension)

Apply(Application)

Analyze(Analysis)

Evaluate(Synthesis)

Create(Evaluation)

Factual

Conceptual

Procedural

Meta-Cognitive

Anger Management Anger Management ExampleExample

•Objectives describe ends•Activities and media describe means

Describing Describing MetacognitionMetacognition

Motivation to learn Monitoring

learning Reflection Self-

assessment Study strategies

Let’s Zoom in on the Let’s Zoom in on the Anger Management Anger Management

TableTable

Remember Factual Knowledge

Apply Factual Knowledge

Apply a Metacognitive Strategy

Design an activity to help the angry person:

Anger Management TableAnger Management TableA Closer LookA Closer Look

Taxonomy Table HelpTaxonomy Table Help

Anger management How to use AdobeConnect Search the Internet And ???

Some more examples:

Blank and filled out Word doc of the table on schedule URL:

http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec572comet/schedule.php

Let’s see how Bloom influenced this lesson proposal about 1960’s -style photography.

Practice Practice

More about Bloom’sMore about Bloom’s Bloom's learning domains :

http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/Articles/BloomsLD/index.htm

Applying Bloom’s Taxonomy (sample verbs, questions stems, potential activities and products)http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/researchskills/dalton.htm

Advice on Bloom’s, verb selection, effective questioning techniques from St. Edward’s University Center for Teaching Excellence http://www.stedwards.edu/cte/files/BloomPolygon.pdf

Question cues for test items based on Bloom’s Taxonomy from University of Victoriahttp://www.coun.uvic.ca/learning/exams/blooms-taxonomy.html

Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesObjectives in Your World:

Common Errors in Writing Learning Objectives:

Where do you deal with objectives? How do you feel about them?

Next week in Part 2 – Theory to Practice

We’ll also go over task analysis Do your reading! (Chap 4, 5 Morrison)

Emerging Technology Emerging Technology Preso!Preso!

Emerging Technology Presentation

Info and Examples:

5 – 10 minute group presentation Highlighting an emerging technology Suggesting how it might be used in the

classroom

Description: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec572comet/emergingtech.php

Examples (from COMET 2) http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec572comet/assignments.php

Emerging Technology Emerging Technology Preso!Preso!

Let’s BRAINSTORM!

Locative technologies such as geotagging/geolocation

YouTube captioning for branching scenarios New Google features in innovative ways Fair Use Media/Copyright guidelines? Prezi Aviary family of apps Mobile learning Edmodo OR???

For Next Week:For Next Week:Emerging Technology Presentation ASAP:

Finalize team members and subject Post team and subject to Google Doc.

Note: In case of duplicate subjects – first posted wins!

I will give feedback quickly

Other Assignments: Check Schedule and the Assignment Infographic Reading: Check Schedule page