Topic: Thoughts on learning
Well, I've taken on Bloom's Taxonomy and told everyone how silly I think it may be (like a bloated toad). And I'll stand by that insight and statement. I think the guy did some excellent work in codifying a usable idea that was easily transferable. I just don't think life is that easy.
If the case is that current methodology and approaches don't cut it, what is there to fill it's place? I've even been looking for a good, standardized, measurable tool/approach that could be used in place of modern educational practices. But I just haven't seen anything revolutionary in practice or on the horizon. I have seen hints of what I think could really change learning...
When you examine what it takes to be productive (in work, in school, in life), you see that it involves action. And most action has a performance measure (except maybe things in the relational realm). So you can link production to performance achievement. If it has a goal, an end-state, or accomplishment, it is probably task oriented. Task accomplishment, however, is founded on so many other factors; knowledge, understanding, proper skill sets, focus, cooperation/coordination. You name it, and it can probably be plugged in somewhere.
Updated: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 5:15 PM CDT
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