Why do we need to know LOTS and HOTS...

Let's come to the point of discussion.

¶ Why do we need to know LOTS and HOTS...

LOT - Lower order thinking

HOT - Higher order thinking

We teach our students to learn. 

When we teach, we develop not only learning, reading and writing skills, but thinking skills as well. But how do we do that in a proper and consistent way? 

Therefore we need to know about LOTS and HOTS.

¶ What are LOTS and HOTS?

According to Lord Benjamin Bloom taxonomy:

There are three modules: 

1. Cognitive

2. Affective

3. Psychomotor.

Much focus on Cognitive modules are given here by Bloom.

The cognitive one is applied to the education and learning objectives and activities. 

This module includes six levels that you can use to structure your lesson or the whole syllabus from the easiest to the most difficult.

Those Six levels are:

1. Knowledge — an ability to remember and recognize facts, information, skills.

2. Comprehension —  an ability to understand, describe, compare facts, information, skills.

3. Application —  an ability to use the acquired information, knowledge, facts.

4. Analysis — an ability to examine the new information.

5. Evaluation —  an ability to assess the information and ideas.

6. Creation —  an ability to generate, design new ideas, concepts.

And these six levels can be categorised into two types of skills: 

1. High order skills (HOTs)

2. Low order skills (LOTs). 

In simple words:

• LOTs are about gathering information 

• HOTs are about processing it

Let’s imagine you are going to teach a lesson in any subject.

¶ How do we apply these skills to teaching?

1. Remembering: Students know the rules, principles, concepts......

2. Understanding: Students can describe it. 

3. Application: Students can give examples relevant to it. 

4. Analyzing:  Students can examine, use and know to describe differences..... 

5. Evaluating: Students can change the rules, principles according to the situation. 

6. Creating: Students can describe their daily routines or talk about their day from their known facts, rules, principles....

¶ How do we create these skills in Students:

For example, you are teaching a lesson.

Step 1:. Remembering: Recall “old”, “new” and other key words related to content of the lesson.

2. Understanding: Students say what is known to them - Old,  and unknown to them - New. 

3. Application: Students choose what things are new and old.

4. Analyzing: Students compare old and new things.

5. Evaluating: Students discuss which things are better and why.

6. Creating: Students design their own old and new things or find old and new things at home and describe them.

Sometimes teachers confuse the skills and cannot identify skills their tasks refer to or cannot design activities for each skill. 

I think this upcoming taxonomy wheel with examples and it's explanation may quite useful when you plan your lessons and think of aims.

¶ DIVING DEEPER INTO THINKING 

Recall: Blooms taxonomy stages are as follows. 

Remembering 

Understanding 

Applying 

Analyzing 

Evaluating 

Creating

In which 

¶ LOTS - Lower order thinking stages are:

• Remembering 

• Understanding 

• Applying

¶ Use of Lower-Order Thinking Skills (LOTS) 

Lower-order thinking skills are used to understand the basic story line or literal meaning of a story, play, or poem. 

This includes: 

• Wh questions. 

• teaching relevant lexical items. 

• relating to grammatical structures when relevant.

¶ Key Words for LOTS Questions:

Who?  What?  Where?  When?  Do you know…?  Can you identify…?

After the LOTS……. 

Once a student has mastered the basic understanding of a text, s/he is ready to move on to the next level which involves using that information in some way.

After the LOTS……. 

¶ HOTS -Taxonomy stages are:

• Analyzing 

• Evaluating 

• Creating

¶ HOTS - Higher-order thinking skills are used to:  interpret a text on a more abstract level. 

 manipulate information and ideas in ways that transform their meaning and implications.

Indicators are:

 Predicting 

 Explaining cause and 

 Applying effect 

 Inferring 

 Distinguishing different 

 Sequencing perspectives 

 Identifying parts and 

 Problem solving whole 

 Uncovering motives 

 Classifying 

 Generating possibilities 

 Comparing and 

 Synthesizing contrasting 

 Making connections 

 Explaining patterns 

 Evaluating

While critical thinking can be thought of as more left-brain and creative thinking more right brain, they both involve "thinking." 

When we talk about HOTS "higher-order thinking skills" we're concentrating on the top three levels of Bloom's Taxonomy: 

• Analysis, 

• Synthesis, and 

• Evaluation.

Lower Order Thinking Skills:

 Answers given in the reading 

 Students state or recite answers 

Higher Order Thinking Skills:

 Answers NOT provided 

 Student use information from the reading to figure out the answer.

¶ Is higher level thinking activities only for high level achievers??

When a student crosses the primary stages of taxonomy -  Remembering, Understanding and Applying, He is into the next stage of LOTS, that's HOTS.

Lower level questions are those at the remembering, understanding and lower level application levels of the taxonomy. 

Usually questions at the lower levels are appropriate for: 

▪ Evaluating students’ preparation and comprehension.

▪ Diagnosing students’ strengths and weaknesses 

▪ Reviewing and/or summarizing content

Higher level questions are those requiring complex application, analysis, evaluation or creation skills. 

Questions at higher levels of the taxonomy are usually most appropriate for: 

• Encouraging students to think more deeply and critically 

• Problem solving 

• Encouraging discussions 

• Stimulating students to seek information on their own

¶ Taxonomy Level

HOTS:

• Analyzing: can the student distinguish between the different parts?

Verbs to trigger thinking at this level:

appraise, compare, contrast, criticize, differentiate,

• Evaluating: can the student justify a stand or decision?

Verbs to trigger thinking at this level:

appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value, evaluate. 

• Creating: can the student create a new product or point of view?

Verbs to trigger thinking at this level:

assemble, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, write.

LOTS:

• Remembering: Can the student recall or remember the information shared?

Verbs to trigger thinking at this level:

define, duplicate, list, memorize, recall, repeat, reproduce, state. 

• Understanding: Can the student explain ideas or concepts?

Verbs to trigger thinking at this level:

classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize, report, select, translate, paraphrase

• Applying: Can the student use the information in a new way?

Verbs to trigger thinking at this level:

choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, operate, schedule, sketch, solve, use, write.

¶ Takeaway: To climb a mountain, start from the mountain’s foothills first. Same way, if you like to build good critical thinking skills, you need to improve your Lower Order Thinking Skills. And then move on to HOTS.

¶ The interdependence of Bloom’s different learning levels can be articulated through logic:

1. Before we can understand a concept, we must be able to remember it.

2. Before we can apply the concept, we must be able to understand it. 

3. Before we analyse it, we must be able to apply it.

4. Before we can evaluate its impact, we must have analysed it. 

5. Before we can create something based on the concept, we must have remembered, understood, applied, analysed and evaluated the concept.

¶ Bloom’s taxonomy in different learning situations:

Situation 1: Primary section [Ex: English-language classroom]

• Remembering – Teaching learners the letters of the alphabet through rote learning. 

• Understanding – Learners realise how words, for example, their names, are constructed by combining letters. 

• Applying – Learners use the letters of the alphabet to write words they are shown. 

• Analysing – Learners appraise a list of words and can point out correctly and incorrectly spelt words.

• Evaluating – Learners determine that the alphabet can be used to form written communication. 

• Creating – Learners construct simple pieces of communication from the words and phrases learnt.

Situation 2: Secondary school [biology class]

• Remembering – Teaching learners the scientific parts of a flowering plant using a diagram. 

• Understanding – Learners realise how different parts of the plant relate and work together. 

• Applying – Learners are divided into groups and given plants to cultivate for a set period. Each group is instructed to give their plant different amounts of water and sunlight and to use different soils.

• Analysing – The groups examine their own and each other’s plants under microscopes, to see the effects of variable cultivation on the plants’ different parts. 

• Evaluating – Learners propose optimal cultivating guidelines and their likely outcome.  

• Creating – Learners plant a vegetable garden at the school and create a cultivation roster.

Situation 3: University-level [politics class]

• Remembering – Teaching learners history’s most prominent political movements. 

• Understanding – Students gain an understanding of their different values, priorities and manifestos.

• Applying – Students divide into groups where each group represents a different political movement and conduct a class debate on a topical issue, taking the standpoint of the different movements.

• Analysing – Students appraise how the different political parties addressed the same issue and identify which parties shared the most common ground with each other.

• Evaluating – Students give reasons for the merits and relevance of the different political movements for today’s society.

• Creating – In groups, the students create new fictional political parties with their own names, values, priorities and manifestos.

Situation 4: Training in the workplace  

• Remembering – Employees remember and recite the steps of a trust-building training session.

• Understanding – Employees grasp why each step is important and how they build on each other.

• Applying – The employees put the steps of the training session into action.

• Analysing – Afterwards, they discuss the impact and benefits they experienced from each of the steps and rank the steps from most impactful to least. 

• Evaluating – The employees suggest changes to the training, and put forward related training topics that would be relevant for their workplace.

• Creating – In their different departments, the employees map out tailored trust-building sessions that they can take their different teams throughout.

Situation 5:  Training course 

[English as a second language]

• Remembering – Teaching learners to recite commonly used English phrases. 

• Understanding – There is a realisation of when and how these phrases are used in everyday life.

• Applying – In pairs, the students role-play using the phrases in everyday situations. 

• Analysing – The students are able to group English phrases into different categories – greeting, question, request, order, praise, criticism, warning, complaint, etc. 

• Evaluating – The students are able to assess different messages written in English and put forward better or clearer ways to express what is being said.  

• Creating -The students can create a written conversation between two people in English.

What are the main features of the New Education Policy 2020?

What are the main features of the New Education Policy 2020?

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday 29- 07–2020 approved the New Education Policy and and renamed the ministry of human resource and development (MHRD) as the ministry of education.

The main feature of NEP 2020 are :

1.Major Reforms: School Education :

• NEP 2020 is doing away with the existing 10+2 system and replacing it with a 5+3+3+4 system .
• This will be split as follows:
• Age 0-3 : motherhood care at home
• Age 3–8 : foundational stage : 3 years at anganwadi’s, pre-school or as commonly called play schools and the kindergarten classes catering to ages 3 to 6. The grades 1 and 2 or classes 1 and 2 for students of ages 6 to 8 would also be added, keeping the focus on development of language skills and teaching by play based and activity based curriculum.
• Age 8–11 : Three years of pre-primary stage (for class 3 -5) The focus till this stage would remain on development of language and numeracy skills, in accordance with the cognitive development of a child. Medium of instruction till Grade 5 would be home language or mother tongue or local language. Three languages would be taught to all students – and states would decide which ones.
• Age 11–14 : a preparatory stage ( for class 6–8) :the new structure aims at transforming the pedagogy from the existing system to a more experiential learning in the sciences, mathematics, arts, social sciences and humanities. Focus would be on critical learning objectives and not on rote learning.
• Age 14 -18 : a secondary stage (for class 9 -12 ) :The changes suggested at this stage include a multidisciplinary study where students would be able to pick and choose any set of subjects from the available structure. The focus would be on greater critical thinking and flexibility, allowing the child to pick subjects as per their interests – even technical and arts.
• According to the government the revised structure will "bring hitherto uncovered age group of three to six years, recognised globally as crucial stage for development of mental faculties, under school curriculum".

(Source :timesnow)

Major Reforms in school education :

• Board exams will be low stakes & test actual knowledge instead of rote learning.
• Mother tongue to be a medium of instruction till 5th grade.
• Report card will be a comprehensive report on skills and capabilities instead of just marks and statements.
• Nation mission to focus on basic literacy and basic numeracy.
• Major changes in the pedagogical structure of curriculum with no rigid separation between streams.
• All separation between vocational and academic and curricular and extra curricular will be removed.
• Board Examination will be Low Stakes, Based on Knowledge Application.
• Medium of Instruction till at least Grade 5, and preferably till grade 8 and beyond in home language/mother tongue /regional language.
• No Rigid Separation between Arts & Sciences, between vocational and academic.

2. Major Reforms: higher Education :

UG Programme - 3 or 4 years

• At graduate level,the NEP 2020 offers the students the option of choosing a 1 year Diploma, a 3 year bachelors degree or a 4 year bacherlors' degree with research across disciplines.
• A student would now have the option of multiple exit options – study for 1 year, 2 year, 3 year or 4 year. Under the multiple-exit programme, students will have the option to leave college whenever they want — if a student completes one year, he or she will get a certificate, two years will get them a diploma, three years will get them a degree, and if a student pursues a four-year programme with research, he or she will be eligible for direct admissions for a PhD.
• With multi-disciplinary approach, most of the bachelor’s degree would aim at becoming a 4-year programme with the fourth year adding to the ‘degree with research’.
• The undergraduate courses would be credit based and an Academic Bank of Credit or ABC would be available to digitally store the credit. Students would have an option to exit at different stages and also re-enter the higher education system, bringing with them the credits earned.

PG programme - 1 or 2 years

• For master’s level, HEIs would now have the option of offering a 1 year master’s degree. They can offer a two year program where the second year would be devoted entirely to research for those who have completed an undergraduate degree of three years.
• For those students who have completed 4 years of bachelors’ programme with research, there would be an option of a one year master’s degree.
• 5 year integrated bachelors’ and masters’ degree would continue.

M.Phil:

• The M. Phil programmer would be discontinued, as proposed by the NEP.
• M.Phil would be discontinued, paving way for students with masters' degree to get a Ph. D.

Ph. D

• The minimum eligibility for a PhD will now either be a four-year programme with research, or Master’s after a three-year programme.

1. Another major change at the level of higher education is the focus on making universities multi-disciplinary. This means that an institution will have to teach arts, science, social science, basically everything under one roof.
2. Single-stream institutions will fade out and, by 2040, all institutes will aim to become multidisciplinary, it states.
3. The NEP also does away with multiple regulators like the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). All these will now be replaced by a single regulator.
4. National assessment center - PARAKH
5. NTA to offer Common Entrance Exam for Admission TO HEIs.

Thank you.... 

Evaluation of Learning

Evaluation of Learning

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Educational successfulness which its primary goal is to increase human resource is influenced by many factors. 

In the world of education, one of the competencies that must be mastered by the teacher is the evaluation of learning.  

One of  the  factors is teacher ability  in performing  and  utilizing the assessment, evaluation process, and learning outcome. The ability is very important to know that the aims of the learning process determined in the curriculum reached. 

Besides, the ability can also be used to revise or to increase the learning process performed by teachers. 

The assessment principle and standard emphasizes two main ideas which are assessment must improve the learning process of the student and assessment is a valuable tool for teaching decision making.

Assessment Questions is not only data collection of the students but also data processing to obtain an overview of the learning process and learning outcome of the students.

Most of us feel free about assessment. Assessment is only asking questions to students and stopped. No, in true sense it is not called an assessment.

I will say a big No to this kind of assessment. 

True Assessment is not only about questioning the students then finished but also about following up for the learning significance. 

We should know the importance of following ups. 

To perform an assessment, the teacher needs assessment instruments in the form of good questions for testing the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities of the students. 

For that reason, the questions need to be analyzed and then the questions are developed based on HOTS with Bloom's Taxonomy based which refers to Tessmer's development model.

This model has two phases: 1. A preliminary evaluation and  2. Formative evaluation. 

A learning outcome is a statement of learning accomplishment which may be the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, or an Intellectual/practical skill.

Well articulated statements of intended learning outcomes help both teachers and students, as they provide a clear explanation of what is required to successfully complete a module provided there are strong links between the learning outcomes and the assessment methods.

Evaluation of learning:

Evaluation of learning refers to the process of measuring and assessing a learner's progress and achievement in a particular subject or skill. 

There are different types of evaluations that can be used to evaluate learning, including formative assessment, summative assessment, and diagnostic assessment.

• Formative assessment involves providing ongoing feedback to learners as they are learning. This type of assessment helps learners identify areas where they need to improve and make adjustments in their learning approach. Formative assessment can take many forms, such as self-assessment, peer assessment, or teacher feedback.

• Summative assessment, on the other hand, evaluates a learner's progress and achievement at the end of a learning unit or course. Examples of summative assessment include tests, exams, and essays.

• Diagnostic assessment is used to identify a learner's strengths and weaknesses in a particular subject or skill. This type of assessment can help teachers identify areas where they need to provide additional support to learners.

Evaluation of learning is essential in ensuring that learners are making progress and achieving their learning goals. It also helps teachers make adjustments to their teaching approach and provide targeted support to learners who are struggling.

In addition to the traditional forms of evaluation mentioned above, technology has provided new ways of evaluating learning. Online quizzes, interactive simulations, and machine learning-based assessment are some of the new tools being used to evaluate learning. These new tools allow for more personalized and adaptive learning experiences and provide real-time feedback to learners.

Students are significant for learning. We, as teachers, should ensure that learning is significant for them. Unless and until they know the fact that they are coming to school for learning significance.

If they know not the purpose of coming to school, they cannot be a better student. It is not the school environment that makes learning significant. It is not the curriculum of the school that makes learning significant. Above all, it is the mind set of students and this mind set up should be built up by the school. The school environment, curriculum....all are just a tool to set up this mind sets in students.

Learning is important in all ways. Every living being are learners. But what makes it more significant is the question here?

¶ Does school make learning significant?

No, school makes learning naturally less significant. Because school is place now a days for training and drilling. It is heading towards opposite side of learning significance.

How?

Competitions, completing syllabus, making and cooking something for examination points of view, shortcuts.... So many things. 

True significant learning is different. 

If we know the answer to the question why should we learn?

Learning is significant in many different ways, both for individuals and for society as a whole. 

¶ Here are some reasons why learning is important:

• Personal growth and development: Learning provides an opportunity for personal growth and development. It allows individuals to acquire new knowledge and skills, challenge themselves, and expand their horizons. This can lead to increased self-confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and a greater sense of purpose and direction in life.

• Career advancement: Learning is often essential for career advancement. Many professions require individuals to continually update their skills and knowledge to stay competitive and relevant in their field.

• Social and cultural engagement: Learning allows individuals to engage more fully with their communities and society as a whole. It can help people understand and appreciate different cultures, perspectives, and worldviews, and contribute to building more inclusive and empathetic communities.

• Innovation and progress: Learning is essential for innovation and progress. Advances in science, technology, and medicine are all the result of people continually learning and building upon the knowledge and discoveries of those who came before them.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking: Learning can help individuals develop critical thinking skills and the ability to solve complex problems. This is essential for success in many areas of life, from personal relationships to professional and civic responsibilities.

Overall, learning is a key driver of personal and societal growth, innovation, and progress. It is essential for building a better future for individuals and for society as a whole.

Learning becomes more significant if it helps us to either acquire or require something new.

Acquiring something new and 

Requiring for existing. 

Logic is very simple. Every learning ends in acquiring and requiring.

¶ Also here are some additional points on the significance of learning:

• Improved mental and physical health: Learning has been shown to have a positive impact on mental and physical health. For example, learning new skills and engaging in new activities can help stave off cognitive decline, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

• Adaptability and resilience: Learning is essential for adaptability and resilience in a rapidly changing world. It can help individuals navigate new challenges and opportunities, and respond to changing circumstances with flexibility and agility.

• Citizenship and social responsibility: Learning can also help individuals become better citizens and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways. It can help people understand the issues and challenges facing their communities and the world, and empower them to take action and make a positive difference.

• Lifelong learning: Learning is not just important for children and young adults, but also for individuals of all ages. Lifelong learning can help people stay engaged, active, and fulfilled throughout their lives, and continue to grow and develop in new and meaningful ways.

• Economic growth and prosperity: Finally, learning is essential for economic growth and prosperity. Education and skills development are key drivers of innovation, productivity, and competitiveness, and can help individuals and societies thrive in the global economy.

In a nut shell, learning is significant for personal growth and development, career advancement, social and cultural engagement, innovation and progress, problem-solving and critical thinking, improved mental and physical health, adaptability and resilience, citizenship and social responsibility, lifelong learning, and economic growth and prosperity.

We teachers teach and test whether our teaching is reached or not. This is also called learning outcomes.

What are the steps for teachers to ensure whether learning outcomes are achieved?

¶ If our teachings are not reached to the students, then what a teacher should do?

There are several ways to ensure or guarantee that teaching is effective and learning outcomes are met:

• Clearly define learning outcomes: Before teaching a particular subject or skill, it is important to clearly define the intended learning outcomes. This will help guide the teaching process and ensure that students have a clear understanding of what they are expected to learn.

• Use formative assessments: Formative assessments, such as quizzes, homework assignments, and class discussions, can provide ongoing feedback on student learning and help identify areas where students may be struggling. This can help teachers adjust their teaching approach and provide targeted support to students who need it.

• Use summative assessments: Summative assessments, such as exams and final projects, can provide a final measure of student learning and help determine whether learning outcomes have been met.

• Use a variety of teaching methods: Using a variety of teaching methods, such as lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities, can help reach students with different learning styles and engage them in the learning process.

• Provide timely feedback: Providing timely feedback to students on their performance can help reinforce learning and provide opportunities for students to make adjustments and improve their understanding of the subject or skill.

• Create a supportive learning environment: Creating a supportive learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and participating in class discussions, can help promote learning and ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve the intended learning outcomes.

• Continuous improvement: Teachers should also continually reflect on their teaching practice and look for ways to improve. This could involve seeking feedback from students, attending professional development sessions, or collaborating with other teachers.

By following these steps, teachers can help ensure that their teaching is effective and that learning outcomes are met, thereby providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

We see, how to use these assessments in a classroom one by one in the coming days.

Because for preparing for these assignments Blooms taxonomy helps us. 

Our topic is lower order thinking and Higher order thinking

¶ What should a teacher do if learning outcomes are not met? 

If learning outcomes are not met, a teacher should take several steps to address the issue. Here are some possible actions a teacher can take:

• Analyze the situation: The first step is to analyze the situation and determine why the learning outcomes were not met. Was it due to a lack of student engagement, ineffective instructional strategies, or other factors?

(Some students are not expertised their skills in reading and writing. Most of our problems would be solved if you care about their reading and writing skills)

* Re-teach: If the learning outcomes were not met because the students did not understand the material, the teacher should re-teach the content in a different way to ensure that students understand it.

• Provide extra support: If some students are struggling to meet the learning outcomes, the teacher should provide extra support, such as one-on-one tutoring or additional practice materials, to help them catch up.

• Adjust instructional strategies: If the learning outcomes were not met due to ineffective instructional strategies, the teacher should adjust their teaching methods to better engage students and help them learn.

• Collaborate with colleagues: The teacher can also collaborate with colleagues to get new ideas and strategies to help students meet the learning outcomes.

(Just analyse their performance in other subjects. Are they same in other subjects or only in your subject? If they are not performing only in your subject, then they need your help. If their performance levels are same in all other subjects, then they need the whole team support. Any how they are in need of your support. That's all)

• Communicate with parents and students: The teacher should communicate with parents and students about the situation and work with them to develop a plan to help the students catch up.

(Here you are seeking the support of parents. Parents are called for not complaining about the child.)

• Assess and reassess: Finally, the teacher should continually assess and reassess the students' progress to ensure that they are making progress towards the learning outcomes. If they are not, the teacher may need to revisit the previous steps and make additional adjustments.

(A small size of progress makes a big difference in children's life)

¶ How to communicate with parents about their child's progress in studies? 

Communicating with parents about their child's progress in studies is an important part of a teacher's role. 

Here are some steps you can take to communicate effectively:

• Schedule a meeting: First, schedule a meeting with the parents to discuss their child's progress. This could be in person, over the phone, or via video call. Make sure to pick a time that is convenient for the parents.

• Be prepared: Before the meeting, review the child's academic performance and prepare notes about their strengths and weaknesses. Be prepared to share specific examples of the child's work, such as assignments, projects, and tests.

• Be positive: When discussing a child's progress, it's important to focus on the positive aspects of their performance. Start by highlighting the child's strengths and achievements, and then move on to areas where they could improve.

• Be specific: Use concrete examples to illustrate the child's progress. For example, you might say, "I noticed that your child has been making good progress in math. They were able to solve these complex equations with ease."

*(Restrict your talk on specific area. Don't use words such as, your child is poor in studies, he or she cannot pass if he or she studies in this way, Basics are poor in your child.......)*

• Listen to the parents: Allow the parents to share their thoughts and concerns about their child's progress. Listen actively and respond with empathy. Take note of any suggestions or requests they may have.

• Offer suggestions for improvement: Discuss ways in which the child can improve their performance. This could include strategies for studying, additional resources, or specific areas of focus for future assignments.

• Follow up: After the meeting, follow up with the parents to provide updates on their child's progress. This could include progress reports, emails, or additional meetings.

Remember that effective communication with parents is an ongoing process. By working collaboratively with parents, you can help support a child's academic success.

¶ Ways to reteach

Reteaching is an important strategy that educators use to help students who are struggling with a particular concept or skill. Here are some ways to reteach:

• Assess Understanding: Before reteaching, it's important to assess the student's understanding of the concept or skill. This can be done through formative assessments, such as quick quizzes, exit tickets, or observations. This will help you determine what the student knows and what they need help with.

• Use Visuals: Visual aids can be an effective tool for reteaching. Try using diagrams, charts, or graphic organizers to help the student better understand the concept. 

For example, if the student is struggling with fractions, you could use a visual aid to show how to add and subtract fractions.

• Break it Down: If the concept is complex, try breaking it down into smaller, more manageable parts. This can help the student better understand the concept and prevent them from becoming overwhelmed. 

For example, if the student is struggling with long division, you could break it down step by step.

• Use Real-Life Examples: Using real-life examples can help students connect the concept to their own experiences. This can make the concept more meaningful and easier to remember. 

For example, if the student is struggling with decimals, you could use examples from everyday life, such as money or measurements.

• Provide Additional Practice: Extra practice can be helpful for students who need more time to master a concept. 

This could include additional worksheets, online resources, or hands-on activities. Make sure to provide feedback on the student's work to help them improve.

• Re-teach in a Different Way: Sometimes, a student may struggle with a concept because it was not presented in a way that they can understand. 

Try presenting the concept in a different way, such as through a video or a hands-on activity. This can help the student better understand the concept.

Remember that reteaching is not a one-time event, it is an ongoing process. By using a variety of strategies, you can help students who are struggling to achieve success.

¶ Collaborate with colleagues? 

Collaborating with colleagues is an important part of being a successful educator. Here are some tips for effective collaboration:

• Establish a Common Goal: Before beginning any collaboration, it's important to establish a common goal. This could be a shared objective, a particular project or initiative, or a student outcome that you are working towards.

• Communicate Clearly: Clear communication is key to effective collaboration. Make sure to communicate your ideas clearly and listen actively to your colleagues' ideas. Be open to feedback and willing to compromise.

• Utilize Strengths: Every member of the team has unique strengths and skills that can contribute to the collaboration. Identify each other's strengths and utilize them to maximize the effectiveness of the team.

• Share Responsibility: Collaborating means sharing responsibility for the success of the project or initiative. Make sure that everyone on the team has a clear understanding of their role and responsibility in achieving the common goal.

• Set Deadlines: Set clear deadlines for each stage of the project or initiative. This will help keep the collaboration on track and ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal.

• Establish Clear Roles: Establish clear roles for each team member, including leadership roles, task assignments, and communication responsibilities. This will help ensure that everyone is clear on their responsibilities and can work together effectively.

• Evaluate and Reflect: Regularly evaluate and reflect on the progress of the collaboration. Use this feedback to make adjustments and improvements to the process and to celebrate successes along the way.

By following these tips, you can work effectively with your colleagues to achieve common goals and support student success.

¶ How to Provide extra support for students'academic success? 

Providing extra support for students who are struggling can make a big difference in their academic success. 

Here are some ways to provide extra support:

• Identify Struggling Students: The first step is to identify students who are struggling. This could be through observations, formative assessments, or feedback from parents or other teachers.

• Develop a Plan: Once you have identified the struggling students, develop a plan to provide them with extra support. This plan could include additional practice opportunities, small group instruction, or one-on-one support.

• Use a Multi-Sensory Approach: When providing extra support, it's important to use a variety of instructional strategies that engage different senses. This could include visual aids, such as diagrams or graphic organizers, auditory explanations, and hands-on activities.

• Provide Additional Practice: Extra practice is key to mastering a concept. Provide the student with additional practice opportunities, such as extra worksheets, online resources, or hands-on activities. Be sure to provide feedback on their work to help them improve.

• Use Technology: Technology can be a powerful tool for providing extra support. There are a variety of online resources, such as instructional videos, interactive games, and educational apps, that can help students better understand a concept.

• Collaborate with Colleagues: Collaborate with other educators, such as special education teachers, counselors, or other support staff, to develop a plan for providing extra support to struggling students.

• Monitor Progress: It's important to monitor the student's progress to ensure they are making progress towards mastery of the concept. This could include additional formative assessments, observations, or check-ins with the student.

Imitation of learning

Imitation of learning
Group discussion

Azeez

We are always particular about our learning outcomes are achieved and we do follow certain ways or modes of teaching which are time tested or not.

If you ask me what are your best ways to teach, then I say , I don't know. Because teaching and learning is a process and not a procedure to follow.

If my teachings reach my students mind, then I feel like standing on the top of the world and looking forward.

Teaching is reached when it is delivered from your heart to the taught.

Now let us see how children learn from what we taught them. What are the steps or procedures they follow to learn from us. That's learning income. Everyone learns… how they learn is unknown. Is teaching a method of learning. To some it is.

It is believed, most kids learn by imitating. So, it is so very important to have the right examples available to children. Yes, everyone learns differently, and teaching can be a method of learning for some people. It is important to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching or learning, and educators need to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of their students.

As mentioned, children often learn by imitating, and having positive role models and examples is important for their development.

In addition to imitating, children also learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences.

It's important to provide opportunities for children to engage in these types of learning experiences, as they can be highly effective for promoting development and helping children make connections between concepts.

Ultimately, the goal of teaching is to support students in their learning journey and help them reach their full potential.

This requires a commitment to ongoing learning and growth, as well as a willingness to adapt to the changing needs of students over time.

Now it comes into our mind the meaning of imitation. What is imitation and why is it important?

Imitation is not imagination. Imagination cannot be used for imitation.

¶ Imitation in learning :

Imitation is a common and effective way of learning, especially for young children. When children imitate, they observe and copy the behavior of others, which can help them learn new skills and behaviors.

Children often imitate the actions and language of parents, teachers, and other role models, and this can be a powerful way for them to learn social norms, language, and other important skills. For example, when a child imitates their parents by saying "please" and "thank you," they are learning important social skills and manners.

In addition to learning social skills, imitation can also help children learn new physical skills, such as sports or musical instruments. By observing and copying the movements of others, children can develop muscle memory and coordination, which can help them improve their performance over time.

It's important to note, however, that not all imitation is positive or beneficial. Children can also imitate negative behaviors, such as aggression or disrespect, if they are exposed to them.

As an example here to quote for you is, a language teacher should be a language teacher who is blessed with cultural values, body language and lifestyle.

For example, an English teacher should be able to live in the cultural values of English.

Now something pricks our mind. Can imitation support children to learn subjects like physics, maths and science....

I will say YES. Here comes learning methods like discovery method, project method, experiments, assignments....Learning of this kind naturally equals machine learning technique. There is no doubt that our brain is a machine made out of neurons, memory....

Once you start dancing as you are a dance teacher, they start to imitate you. A dance teacher gets her learning outcomes achieved.

If I m a physics teacher, I should behave like a physicist with lots of discovery ideas, various definitions of thinking about learning than teaching.

Naturally children start working with you. My physics teacher gives a better answer to any solutions.... These are the residues deposits in children's minds and that trust upon you makes the learning outcomes to attain.

On the other side, if a physics teacher behaves as physical health care teacher and physical health care teacher behaves as physics teacher, surely both of them cannot attain their goals.

Therefore in short:

Imitation learning is a type of machine learning technique where an agent learns to perform a task by observing an expert performing the same task.

It is a useful approach for learning subjects because it allows the learner to model the expert's behavior and quickly acquire the necessary skills to perform the task.

In the context of education, imitation learning can be used to teach a wide range of subjects, from basic motor skills to complex cognitive tasks.

For example, it could be used to teach a student how to solve a math problem by observing a teacher solving similar problems. Similarly, it could be used to teach a student how to write a compelling essay by studying examples of excellent writing.

Imitation learning has several advantages over other forms of learning, such as trial-and-error learning, which can be time-consuming and potentially hazardous.

With imitation learning, the learner can avoid making mistakes and can quickly acquire the necessary skills to perform the task.

Moreover, imitation learning can be easily integrated with other machine learning techniques such as reinforcement learning and deep learning, which can enhance the learning process and enable the learner to perform even more complex tasks.

In conclusion, imitation learning is a powerful and effective technique for learning subjects, and it has the potential to transform the way we teach and learn in the future.
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Dr. Sekar Srinivasan

Imitating an act or sequence is more psychological.

It swings between the complexes in the early childhood. This is much evident from primary and kg children  trying to reflect  what teacher or mother or any close associate does.
It developed later into mockery at times and to make pun or fun at others.

No doubt it is a form of skill but natural.
Heroic deeds starts from imitation which enhances imagination.
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Dr. Jaqualine Mahadhik

Imitation means copying the words, facial expressions, or actions of another person. Sometimes imitation is flattering, but often it's just annoying — like when your little brother does it to drive you crazy.

Imitation helps children to mimic verbal language, which is a step to further their language development. When used correctly, it will show children how words connect to actions and behaviors which helps children learn to associate specific tasks with words.

Imitation leads to the development of motor skills in children. It is also an important mechanism for cognitive development. Modelling through imitation is a preferred way of teaching social skills and proper etiquette to school-goers. Students learn much better when it is linked to the concept where they model their behaviour on the basis of “imitating” the instructor. Teachers also gain a lot of advantages while incorporating this practice of imitation in their lesson modules.

Imitation is a crucial aspect of skill development, because it allows us to learn new things quickly and efficiently by watching those around us. Most children learn everything from gross motor movements, to speech, to interactive play skills by watching parents, caregivers, siblings, and peers perform these behaviors.

Consider the following interaction: a mother covers her face with her hands, then quickly removes her hands to reveal her smiling face and says, “peekaboo!” The young child loves this, tries on her own, but can’t quite get her arms and hands to cooperate. Mom provides some hand-over-hand prompting to help her daughter cover and reveal her face. For each attempt, the child gets a lot of positive feedback from mom, even though she got some help. Mom then takes a turn, and her daughter tries again, on her own this time, doing more of the movement independently. Again, mom praises, as this time the child has done even better. Over time, mom fades the prompts until her daughter can participate independently and imitate more complex behaviors. Her hands may flail about at first, but after lots of practice, she gets better. She may even respond in a more complex fashion by pairing the action with a vocalization and surprised look. Eventually, as she gets really good, mom will praise only the more complex behavior.

Imitation helps children to mimic verbal language, which is a step to further their language development. When used correctly, it will show children how words connect to actions and behaviors which helps children learn to associate specific tasks with words.

Imitation can be taught to kids in a variety of different ways:

-Gross Motor Imitation: Clapping hands or touching your nose
-Play Imitation: Driving a toy car or pretending to eat/drink
-Sound Imitation: Imitating sounds during play (animal sounds or car sounds)

What are the steps for teachers to ensure whether learning outcomes are achieved?

What are the steps for teachers to ensure whether learning outcomes are achieved?

AZEEZ

There are several ways to ensure or guarantee that teaching is effective and learning outcomes are met:

• Clearly define learning outcomes: Before teaching a particular subject or skill, it is important to clearly define the intended learning outcomes. This will help guide the teaching process and ensure that students have a clear understanding of what they are expected to learn.

• Use formative assessments: Formative assessments, such as quizzes, homework assignments, and class discussions, can provide ongoing feedback on student learning and help identify areas where students may be struggling. This can help teachers adjust their teaching approach and provide targeted support to students who need it.

• Use summative assessments: Summative assessments, such as exams and final projects, can provide a final measure of student learning and help determine whether learning outcomes have been met.

• Use a variety of teaching methods: Using a variety of teaching methods, such as lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities, can help reach students with different learning styles and engage them in the learning process.

• Provide timely feedback: Providing timely feedback to students on their performance can help reinforce learning and provide opportunities for students to make adjustments and improve their understanding of the subject or skill.

• Create a supportive learning environment: Creating a supportive learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and participating in class discussions, can help promote learning and ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve the intended learning outcomes.

• Continuous improvement: Teachers should also continually reflect on their teaching practice and look for ways to improve. This could involve seeking feedback from students, attending professional development sessions, or collaborating with other teachers.

By following these steps, teachers can help ensure that their teaching is effective and that learning outcomes are met, thereby providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

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Dr Sekar Srinivasan - UN Educationist 

1. Teachers should evaluate themselves how the learnt that concept in the initial stages.

2. They should justify the clarity focus and strength of communication. 

3. Teachers should identify the relevance to the children 

4. Teachers should ensure the leadpoints explained is useful in correlation with application and self learning 

5. Teachers can narrate intra discipline questions to make sure the level of understanding is in crux.

6.when provided with the opportunities to conduct peer lecturing or debates or extempo presentations the learning objectives achievement can also be measured.

7. Teachers can improvise tools for this testing with both enquiry as well as technologies inducted questions where accuracy and differential learning outcomes could be tested summarized and graded.

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Mr. Rajesh T 

In today's times, I would suggest that application/problem solving practical assignments are far better tools than exams as far as assessing the knowledge level or depth of learning in subjects like science (Phy, Chem & Bio) & maths.

Whereas in subjects like literature, social (History and Geography) or other arts related subjects like politics,economics etc. the best tools are quizzes , viva mode assessment or oral testing.

SAMPLE LESSON PLANS THAT INCORPORATES BLOOMS TAXONOMY

SAMPLE LESSON PLANS THAT INCORPORATES BLOOMS TAXONOMY 

1. Sample lesson plan

Topic: The Water Cycle

Grade Level: 4th Grade

¶ Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the different stages of the water cycle.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Level: Understanding

¶ Materials: Interactive whiteboard, water cycle diagram, paper, pencils, markers

¶ Lesson Plan:

• Introduction (Remembering): Begin the lesson by reviewing what students have already learned about water. Ask questions such as "What are some sources of water?" and "What are some ways we use water?"

• Instruction (Understanding): Use the interactive whiteboard to display a diagram of the water cycle. Explain the different stages of the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection) and how they work together to create a continuous cycle.

• Practice (Applying): Provide students with paper and pencils and ask them to draw and label a diagram of the water cycle. This will allow them to apply what they have learned and reinforce their understanding of the concept.

• Analysis (Analyzing): Have students work in pairs to discuss the ways in which human activities can affect the water cycle. Ask them to identify and explain how things like pollution, deforestation, and climate change can impact the water cycle.

• Evaluation (Evaluating): Ask students to evaluate the effectiveness of different methods of conserving water. Have them research and compare different methods such as low-flow toilets, rainwater harvesting, and xeriscaping, and then evaluate the pros and cons of each method.

• Conclusion (Creating): As a culminating activity, have students work in groups to create a short video or presentation about the water cycle. Encourage them to be creative and use different types of media (e.g. video, animation, slides) to showcase what they have learned about the water cycle.

By using Bloom's Taxonomy in this lesson plan, students are engaged in a variety of activities that move from lower-order thinking skills (remembering, applying) to higher-order thinking skills (analyzing, evaluating, creating). This helps them to develop a deeper understanding of the water cycle and the ways in which it is impacted by human activities.

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2. Bloom's Taxonomy for an English class:

Subject: English

Grade level: 9th Grade

Topic: Writing an Argumentative Essay

¶ Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify and analyze different types of argumentative writing.

Students will be able to formulate a clear thesis statement and supporting evidence for an argumentative essay.

• Students will be able to evaluate and revise their own writing using feedback and criteria.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:

• Remembering: Students will recall the basic elements of argumentative writing and identify examples.

• Understanding: Students will explain the purpose and structure of argumentative writing and compare different approaches.

• Applying: Students will create an argumentative essay using evidence and a clear thesis statement.

• Analyzing: Students will evaluate their own writing and that of their peers using criteria and feedback.

• Evaluating: Students will assess the effectiveness of different argumentative strategies and evaluate their own writing.

• Creating: Students will develop original arguments and innovative ways to present their evidence.

¶ Materials:

• Examples of argumentative essays

• Writing prompts and graphic organizers

• Rubrics for evaluation

• Peer feedback forms

¶ Procedure:

• Introduction (Remembering and Understanding)

Introduce the concept of argumentative writing and provide examples of different types of arguments (e.g., persuasive, counterargument, refutation).

Discuss the purpose and structure of argumentative writing and review the elements of a clear thesis statement.

Provide students with a writing prompt and a graphic organizer to brainstorm their ideas.

• Development (Applying and Analyzing)

In small groups, students will work on developing their argumentative essay.

They will use the graphic organizer to formulate their thesis statement and supporting evidence.

They will also work on integrating counterarguments and refutations into their essay.

Students will revise their writing using peer feedback and criteria provided by the teacher.

Closure (Evaluating and Creating)

Students will present their argumentative essays to the class and evaluate each other's work using rubrics.

They will discuss the effectiveness of different strategies and approaches to argumentative writing.

Finally, students will reflect on their own writing process and identify areas for improvement.

• Assessment:

Students' argumentative essays will be evaluated based on criteria such as clarity of thesis statement, quality of evidence, integration of counterarguments and refutations, and overall effectiveness of the argument.

Peer feedback forms and rubrics will also be used to assess students' ability to evaluate and revise their own writing.

Note: This is just a sample lesson plan and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the students and the goals of the lesson.

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3. Bloom's Taxonomy for a Regional Language class:

Subject: Regional Language (Hindi)

Grade level: 8th Grade

Topic: Storytelling through Dialogue

¶ Objectives:

Students will be able to identify the key elements of a dialogue in Hindi language.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of dialogue writing to create their own stories.

Students will be able to analyze the effectiveness of different dialogue techniques in storytelling.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:

• Remembering: Students will recall the basic elements of dialogue writing in Hindi language.

• Understanding: Students will explain the purpose and importance of dialogue in storytelling and identify examples.

• Applying: Students will apply their knowledge of dialogue writing to create their own stories.

• Analyzing: Students will analyze the effectiveness of different dialogue techniques in storytelling and identify their strengths and weaknesses.

• Evaluating: Students will evaluate their own and their peers' dialogue writing using criteria and feedback.

• Creating: Students will develop their own stories using effective dialogue techniques and present them to the class.

¶ Materials:

• Story prompts

• Dialogue writing handouts

• Rubrics for evaluation

• Peer feedback forms

¶ Procedure:

• Introduction (Remembering and Understanding)

Introduce the concept of storytelling through dialogue in Hindi language and provide examples of different techniques (e.g., direct speech, indirect speech, monologue, dialogue tags).

Discuss the purpose and importance of dialogue in storytelling and review the basic elements of dialogue writing in Hindi language.

Provide students with a story prompt to use for their dialogue writing.

• Development (Applying and Analyzing)

In small groups, students will work on developing their own stories using effective dialogue techniques.

They will use the dialogue writing handouts to develop their characters and plot, and to write effective dialogue.

Students will analyze the effectiveness of their own and their peers' dialogue writing, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

• Closure (Evaluating and Creating)

Students will present their stories to the class and evaluate each other's work using rubrics.

They will discuss the effectiveness of different dialogue techniques and how they can be used to enhance storytelling.

Finally, students will reflect on their own writing process and identify areas for improvement.

• Assessment:

Students' dialogue writing and stories will be evaluated based on criteria such as clarity of dialogue, effectiveness of dialogue techniques, character development, and overall effectiveness of the story.

Peer feedback forms and rubrics will also be used to assess students' ability to evaluate and revise their own writing.

Note: This is just a sample lesson plan and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the students and the goals of the lesson.

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4. Bloom's Taxonomy for a Physics class:

Subject: Physics

Grade level: 10th Grade

Topic: Simple Harmonic Motion

¶ Objectives:

Students will be able to define simple harmonic motion and identify its characteristics.

Students will be able to apply mathematical formulas to solve problems related to simple harmonic motion.

Students will be able to analyze the factors that affect the frequency and amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:

• Remembering: Students will recall the definition and characteristics of simple harmonic motion.

• Understanding: Students will explain the concept of simple harmonic motion and how it relates to other types of motion.

• Applying: Students will apply mathematical formulas to solve problems related to simple harmonic motion.

• Analyzing: Students will analyze the factors that affect the frequency and amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator.

• Evaluating: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies for solving problems related to simple harmonic motion.

• Creating: Students will create their own experiments to explore the relationship between frequency, amplitude, and other factors in simple harmonic motion.

¶ Materials:

• Simple harmonic motion demonstration kit

Calculator

• Worksheet with problems related to simple harmonic motion

• Materials for creating simple harmonic motion experiments

¶ Procedure:

• Introduction (Remembering and Understanding)

Introduce the concept of simple harmonic motion and provide examples of objects that undergo this type of motion.

Discuss the characteristics of simple harmonic motion, including oscillation, periodicity, amplitude, and frequency.

Use a simple harmonic motion demonstration kit to illustrate the concept.

• Development (Applying and Analyzing)

Students will work on a worksheet with problems related to simple harmonic motion, applying mathematical formulas to solve problems related to frequency, amplitude, and period.

They will also work on analyzing the factors that affect the frequency and amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator, such as mass, spring constant, and damping.

• Closure (Evaluating and Creating)

Students will create their own experiments to explore the relationship between frequency, amplitude, and other factors in simple harmonic motion.

They will evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies for solving problems related to simple harmonic motion.

Finally, students will reflect on their own learning and identify areas for improvement.

• Assessment:

Students' problem-solving skills and ability to apply mathematical formulas will be evaluated through their performance on the worksheet.

Their ability to analyze and evaluate factors affecting simple harmonic motion will be assessed through their experiments and discussions.

Peer feedback and teacher observation will also be used to assess students' ability to apply, analyze, evaluate and create using their knowledge of simple harmonic motion.

Note: This is just a sample lesson plan and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the students and the goals of the lesson.

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5. Bloom's Taxonomy for a Chemistry class:

Subject: Chemistry

Grade level: 11th Grade

Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations

¶ Objectives:

Students will be able to define chemical reactions and equations and identify different types of reactions.

Students will be able to balance chemical equations using stoichiometry.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of chemical reactions to real-world situations.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:

• Remembering: Students will recall the definition and characteristics of chemical reactions and equations.

• Understanding: Students will explain the types of chemical reactions and how they can be identified.

• Applying: Students will apply stoichiometry to balance chemical equations.

• Analyzing: Students will analyze the different types of chemical reactions and how they relate to each other.

• Evaluating: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to balancing chemical equations and predicting products.

• Creating: Students will create their own chemical reactions and equations based on real-world scenarios.

¶ Materials:

Chemical reaction demonstration kit

Balancing chemical equation worksheet

Real-world scenario prompts for chemical reactions

¶ Procedure:

• Introduction (Remembering and Understanding)

Introduce the concept of chemical reactions and equations and provide examples of different types of reactions.

Discuss the basic features of a chemical equation and the importance of balancing equations.

Use a chemical reaction demonstration kit to illustrate the concept of a chemical reaction.

• Development (Applying and Analyzing)

Students will work on a balancing chemical equation worksheet, applying stoichiometry to balance equations and predict products.

They will analyze the different types of chemical reactions and how they relate to each other, such as synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, and double replacement.

Closure (Evaluating and Creating)

Students will create their own chemical reactions and equations based on real-world scenarios, evaluating the effectiveness of their own and their peers' solutions.

They will reflect on their own learning and identify areas for improvement.

• Assessment:

Students' ability to apply stoichiometry to balance chemical equations will be evaluated through their performance on the worksheet.

Their understanding of different types of chemical reactions and their ability to analyze and evaluate different approaches to balancing equations will be assessed through their experiments and discussions.

Peer feedback and teacher observation will also be used to assess students' ability to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create using their knowledge of chemical reactions and equations.

Note: This is just a sample lesson plan and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the students and the goals of the lesson.

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6. Bloom's Taxonomy for a Biology class:

Subject: Biology

Grade level: 9th Grade

Topic: Cell Structure and Function

¶ Objectives:

Students will be able to describe the structure and function of different organelles in a cell.

Students will be able to compare and contrast plant and animal cells.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of cell structure to real-world scenarios.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:

• Remembering: Students will recall the different organelles in a cell and their functions.

• Understanding: Students will explain the differences between plant and animal cells.

• Applying: Students will apply their knowledge of cell structure to identify the different organelles in a given cell.

• Analyzing: Students will analyze the relationships between different organelles and how they contribute to the overall function of the cell.

• Evaluating: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to studying cell structure and function.

• Creating: Students will create their own models or diagrams of a cell based on real-world scenarios.

¶ Materials:

• Microscope

• Prepared slides of plant and animal cells

• Cell structure worksheet

• Real-world scenario prompts for cell structure and function

¶ Procedure:

• Introduction (Remembering and Understanding)

Introduce the concept of cell structure and function and the different organelles in a cell.

Discuss the differences between plant and animal cells and how their structures relate to their functions.

Use a microscope to observe prepared slides of plant and animal cells.

• Development (Applying and Analyzing)

Students will work on a cell structure worksheet, applying their knowledge to identify the different organelles in a given cell.

They will analyze the relationships between different organelles and how they contribute to the overall function of the cell.

• Closure (Evaluating and Creating)

Students will create their own models or diagrams of a cell based on real-world scenarios, evaluating the effectiveness of their own and their peers' solutions.

They will reflect on their own learning and identify areas for improvement.

• Assessment:

Students' ability to identify the different organelles in a cell will be evaluated through their performance on the worksheet and microscope observation.

Their understanding of the differences between plant and animal cells and their ability to analyze the relationships between different organelles will be assessed through their experiments and discussions.

Peer feedback and teacher observation will also be used to assess students' ability to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create using their knowledge of cell structure and function.

Note: This is just a sample lesson plan and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the students and the goals of the lesson.

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7. Bloom's Taxonomy for a Psychology class:

Subject: Psychology

Grade level: 12th Grade

Topic: Theories of Personality

¶ Objectives:

Students will be able to define personality and identify the different theories of personality.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of personality theories to real-world scenarios.

Students will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different personality theories.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:

• Remembering: Students will recall the definition of personality and the different theories of personality.

• Understanding: Students will explain the key features of each theory and how they differ from one another.

• Applying: Students will apply their knowledge of personality theories to analyze and interpret real-world scenarios.

• Analyzing: Students will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different personality theories.

• Evaluating: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to studying personality and the limitations of each theory.

• Creating: Students will create their own personality theory based on their understanding of existing theories.

¶ Materials:

Personality theory handouts

Real-world scenario prompts for personality theories

Writing materials

¶ Procedure:

• Introduction (Remembering and Understanding)

Introduce the concept of personality and the different theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, humanistic, and trait theories.

Discuss the key features of each theory and how they differ from one another.

• Development (Applying and Analyzing)

Students will work on real-world scenario prompts for personality theories, applying their knowledge to analyze and interpret the scenarios.

They will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different personality theories and how they relate to the scenarios.

• Closure (Evaluating and Creating)

Students will create their own personality theory based on their understanding of existing theories, evaluating the effectiveness of their own and their peers' solutions.

They will reflect on their own learning and identify areas for improvement.

• Assessment:

Students' ability to recall the definition of personality and the different theories of personality will be evaluated through a quiz or worksheet.

Their understanding of the key features of each theory and their ability to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios will be assessed through their responses to the prompts.

Peer feedback and teacher observation will also be used to assess students' ability to analyze, evaluate, and create using their knowledge of personality theories.

Note: This is just a sample lesson plan and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the students and the goals of the lesson.

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8. Bloom's Taxonomy for a Commerce class:

Subject: Commerce

Grade level: 10th Grade

Topic: Types of Business Organizations

¶ Objectives:

Students will be able to define and differentiate between the different types of business organizations.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of business organizations to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Students will be able to analyze case studies to determine the most appropriate type of business organization.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:

• Remembering: Students will recall the definition of different types of business organizations.

• Understanding: Students will explain the key features of each type of business organization and how they differ from one another.

• Applying: Students will apply their knowledge of business organizations to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

• Analyzing: Students will analyze case studies to determine the most appropriate type of business organization for a given scenario.

• Evaluating: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of different types of business organizations in achieving business goals.

• Creating: Students will create a business plan for a new venture, choosing the most appropriate type of business organization based on their understanding of different types.

¶ Materials:

• Types of business organization handouts

• Case studies

• Writing materials

¶ Procedure:

• Introduction (Remembering and Understanding)

Introduce the concept of business organizations, including sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and cooperative.

Discuss the key features of each type and how they differ from one another.

• Development (Applying and Analyzing)

Students will work on case studies, applying their knowledge of business organizations to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each type for a given scenario.

They will analyze the case studies to determine the most appropriate type of business organization.

• Closure (Evaluating and Creating)

Students will evaluate the effectiveness of different types of business organizations in achieving business goals, and identify the limitations of each type.

They will create a business plan for a new venture, choosing the most appropriate type of business organization based on their understanding of different types.

They will reflect on their own learning and identify areas for improvement.

• Assessment:

Students' ability to recall the definition of different types of business organizations will be evaluated through a quiz or worksheet.

Their understanding of the key features of each type of business organization and their ability to apply their knowledge to case studies will be assessed through their responses to the prompts.

Peer feedback and teacher observation will also be used to assess students' ability to analyze, evaluate, and create using their knowledge of business organizations.

Note: This is just a sample lesson plan and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the students and the goals of the lesson.

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9. Bloom's Taxonomy for an Economics class:

Subject: Economics

Grade level: 12th Grade

Topic: International Trade and Globalization

¶ Objectives:

Students will be able to define and explain the concept of international trade and globalization.

Students will be able to analyze the benefits and costs of international trade for different countries.

Students will be able to evaluate the impact of globalization on economic growth, inequality, and sustainability.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:

• Remembering: Students will recall the definition of international trade and globalization.

• Understanding: Students will explain the key features of international trade and globalization and their impact on different countries.

• Analyzing: Students will analyze the benefits and costs of international trade for different countries.

• Evaluating: Students will evaluate the impact of globalization on economic growth, inequality, and sustainability.

• Creating: Students will create a persuasive argument on the benefits or costs of globalization for a particular country.

¶ Materials:

• Textbook or other resources on international trade and globalization

• Case studies

• Writing materials

¶ Procedure:

• Introduction (Remembering and Understanding)

Introduce the concept of international trade and globalization.

Discuss the key features of each and their impact on different countries.

• Development (Analyzing and Evaluating)

Students will work on case studies to analyze the benefits and costs of international trade for different countries.

They will evaluate the impact of globalization on economic growth, inequality, and sustainability.

• Closure (Creating)

Students will create a persuasive argument on the benefits or costs of globalization for a particular country, using evidence from their analysis and evaluation.

They will reflect on their own learning and identify areas for improvement.

• Assessment:

Students' ability to recall the definition of international trade and globalization will be evaluated through a quiz or worksheet.

Their understanding of the key features of international trade and globalization and their ability to analyze and evaluate their impact will be assessed through their responses to the prompts.

Peer feedback and teacher observation will also be used to assess students' ability to create a persuasive argument and use evidence to support their claims.

Note: This is just a sample lesson plan and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the students and the goals of the lesson.

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10. Bloom's Taxonomy for social science 

¶ Lesson Objective: Students will be able to analyze the impact of taxation on business operations using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy level: Analyzing

¶ Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard

• Markers or chalk

• Handouts of case studies on taxation and business operations

• Calculator

¶ Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin by reviewing the concept of taxation and its impact on businesses, asking students to recall what they know about different types of taxes, such as income tax, sales tax, and property tax.

Write the term "impact" on the board and ask students to brainstorm different ways that taxes can impact businesses, such as affecting profitability, changing consumer behavior, or creating compliance costs.

Next, introduce Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically the analyzing level, and explain that the focus of the lesson is to help students develop critical thinking skills when it comes to analyzing the impact of taxation on business operations.

¶ Body (40 minutes):

Distribute the handouts of case studies on taxation and business operations, asking students to read and analyze them individually.

Once they have finished reading, divide students into small groups and ask them to discuss and analyze the impact of taxation on the business in the case study.

Ask groups to identify and list the specific ways that taxation impacted the business, and to provide evidence to support their analysis.

Once all groups have finished analyzing their case studies, ask them to present their findings to the class, using the whiteboard or chalkboard to list the different ways that taxation impacted the businesses in each case.

Finally, ask the class to discuss the similarities and differences between the different case studies and the impact of taxation on businesses in general.

¶ Closure (10 minutes):

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points covered, emphasizing the importance of being able to analyze the impact of taxation on businesses as a critical thinking skill.

Finally, ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply this knowledge in the future, both in their personal lives and in the business world.

¶ Assessment:

To assess student learning, provide a short quiz or writing prompt asking students to identify and analyze the impact of taxation on a hypothetical business scenario.

Alternatively, assign a homework task in which students analyze the impact of taxation on a real-world business of their choosing, using the analytical skills they have developed in class.

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11. Bloom's Taxonomy for computer science

¶ Lesson Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrast different programming paradigms using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy level: Analyzing

¶ Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard

• Markers or chalk

• Handouts of programming paradigms

• Computers with programming software installed

¶ Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin by asking students to recall what they know about programming paradigms, and write the term "programming paradigm" on the board.

Explain that a programming paradigm is a way of thinking about and approaching programming tasks, and that different paradigms have different strengths and weaknesses.

Introduce Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically the analyzing level, and explain that the focus of the lesson is to help students develop critical thinking skills when it comes to analyzing and comparing different programming paradigms.

¶ Body (40 minutes):

Distribute handouts of different programming paradigms, such as procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming, and ask students to read and analyze them individually.

Once they have finished reading, divide students into small groups and ask them to discuss and compare the different programming paradigms, identifying their similarities and differences, advantages and disadvantages, and when each paradigm might be best suited for a particular programming task.

Ask groups to use a computer with programming software installed to write small programs in each paradigm, and to compare the code and functionality of each program.

Once all groups have finished analyzing and programming, ask them to present their findings to the class, using the whiteboard or chalkboard to list the similarities and differences between the different programming paradigms.

Finally, ask the class to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each programming paradigm and when each might be best suited for a particular programming task.

¶ Closure (10 minutes):

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points covered, emphasizing the importance of being able to analyze and compare different programming paradigms as a critical thinking skill.

Finally, ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply this knowledge in the future, both in their personal lives and in the field of computer science.

¶ Assessment:

To assess student learning, provide a short quiz or writing prompt asking students to compare and contrast different programming paradigms and identify their strengths and weaknesses.

Alternatively, assign a programming project in which students must choose a programming paradigm and write a program that demonstrates its strengths and weaknesses, using the analytical skills they have developed in class.

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12. Bloom's Taxonomy for Mathematics

¶ Lesson Objective: Students will be able to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world problems using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy level: Applying

¶ Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard

• Markers or chalk

• Rulers

• Handouts of real-world 

• Pythagorean Theorem problems

¶ Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin by reviewing the Pythagorean Theorem, asking students to recall the formula and what it represents.

Write the formula a² + b² = c² on the board and explain that the theorem is used to calculate the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle, given the lengths of the other two sides.

Introduce Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically the applying level, and explain that the focus of the lesson is to help students apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world problems.

¶ Body (40 minutes):

Distribute handouts of real-world Pythagorean Theorem problems, such as calculating the height of a tree, the length of a ladder needed to reach a roof, or the distance between two points on a map.

Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to solve the problems using the Pythagorean Theorem, showing their work and explaining their reasoning.

As groups finish each problem, ask them to present their solutions to the class, explaining how they applied the Pythagorean Theorem and how they arrived at their answers.

Finally, ask the class to discuss the different approaches that groups took to solving each problem, and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

¶ Closure (10 minutes):

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points covered, emphasizing the importance of being able to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world problems as a critical thinking skill.

Finally, ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply this knowledge in the future, both in their personal lives and in the field of mathematics.

¶ Assessment:

To assess student learning, provide a set of real-world Pythagorean Theorem problems for students to solve individually, showing their work and explaining their reasoning.

Alternatively, assign a project in which students must apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve a real-world problem of their choosing, using the applying skills they have developed in class.

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13. Bloom's Taxonomy for History

¶ Lesson Objective: Students will be able to analyze primary sources and construct historical arguments using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy level: Analyzing and Evaluating

¶ Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard

• Markers or chalk

• Primary source documents related to a historical event or period

• Handouts of sample historical arguments

¶ Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin by introducing the historical event or period that will be the focus of the lesson, and explain that students will be analyzing primary sources to construct historical arguments.

Introduce Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically the analyzing and evaluating levels, and explain that the focus of the lesson is to help students develop critical thinking skills when it comes to analyzing primary sources and constructing historical arguments.

¶ Body (40 minutes):

Distribute primary source documents related to the historical event or period, such as letters, speeches, or newspaper articles, and ask students to analyze them individually.

Once they have finished reading and analyzing, divide students into small groups and ask them to discuss and evaluate the sources, considering questions such as: Who wrote this source, and what was their perspective? Is the source reliable, and why or why not? What can we learn about the historical event or period from this source?

Ask groups to use their analysis and evaluation of the primary sources to construct historical arguments, either individually or as a group, and to support their arguments with evidence from the sources.

Once all groups have finished constructing their arguments, ask them to present their arguments to the class, using the whiteboard or chalkboard to list the evidence and reasoning that supports their arguments.

Finally, ask the class to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each argument, and to evaluate the sources used to construct the arguments.

¶ Closure (10 minutes):

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points covered, emphasizing the importance of being able to analyze primary sources and construct historical arguments as critical thinking skills.

Finally, ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply this knowledge in the future, both in their personal lives and in the field of social science.

¶ Assessment:

To assess student learning, provide a set of primary source documents related to a different historical event or period, and ask students to construct a historical argument based on their analysis and evaluation of the sources.

Alternatively, assign a project in which students must analyze primary sources related to a historical event or period of their choosing, and construct a historical argument using the analyzing and evaluating skills they have developed in class.

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14. Bloom's Taxonomy for History 

¶ Lesson Objective: Students will be able to analyze multiple perspectives and evaluate bias in historical sources using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy level: Analyzing and Evaluating

¶ Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard

• Markers or chalk

• Primary and secondary sources related to a historical event or period

• Handouts of sample historical arguments

¶ Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin by introducing the historical event or period that will be the focus of the lesson, and explain that students will be analyzing multiple perspectives and evaluating bias in historical sources.

Introduce Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically the analyzing and evaluating levels, and explain that the focus of the lesson is to help students develop critical thinking skills when it comes to analyzing historical sources.

¶ Body (40 minutes):

Distribute primary and secondary sources related to the historical event or period, such as letters, speeches, newspaper articles, or textbooks.

Ask students to analyze the sources individually, considering questions such as: Who wrote this source, and what was their perspective? Is the source reliable, and why or why not? What can we learn about the historical event or period from this source, and what might be missing from the source?

Once they have finished analyzing the sources individually, divide students into small groups and ask them to compare and evaluate the sources, considering questions such as: How do different sources provide different perspectives on the historical event or period? How might bias affect the way sources are presented?

Ask groups to use their analysis and evaluation of the sources to construct historical arguments, either individually or as a group, and to support their arguments with evidence from the sources.

Once all groups have finished constructing their arguments, ask them to present their arguments to the class, using the whiteboard or chalkboard to list the evidence and reasoning that supports their arguments.

Finally, ask the class to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each argument, and to evaluate the bias and multiple perspectives presented in the sources.

¶ Closure (10 minutes):

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points covered, emphasizing the importance of being able to analyze multiple perspectives and evaluate bias in historical sources as critical thinking skills.

Finally, ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply this knowledge in the future, both in their personal lives and in the field of history.

¶ Assessment:

To assess student learning, provide a set of primary and secondary sources related to a different historical event or period, and ask students to construct a historical argument based on their analysis and evaluation of the sources.

Alternatively, assign a project in which students must analyze multiple perspectives and evaluate bias in historical sources related to a historical event or period of their choosing, and construct a historical argument using the analyzing and evaluating skills they have developed in class.

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15. Sample lesson plan using Blooms taxanomy for subject geography 

¶ Lesson Objective: Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy level: Analyzing and Evaluating

¶ Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard

• Markers or chalk

• Maps and data related to a specific geographic region or ecosystem

• Handouts of sample environmental impact reports

¶ Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin by introducing the geographic region or ecosystem that will be the focus of the lesson, and explain that students will be analyzing and evaluating the impact of human activities on the environment.

Introduce Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically the analyzing and evaluating levels, and explain that the focus of the lesson is to help students develop critical thinking skills when it comes to analyzing the impact of human activities on the environment.

¶ Body (40 minutes):

Distribute maps and data related to the geographic region or ecosystem, such as population density, land use patterns, and natural resources.

Ask students to analyze the data individually, considering questions such as: What human activities are taking place in this region or ecosystem, and how are they impacting the environment? What are the long-term consequences of these activities for the region or ecosystem, and for the people who live there?

Once they have finished analyzing the data individually, divide students into small groups and ask them to compare and evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment, considering questions such as: How do different human activities impact the environment, and how do these impacts vary based on factors such as population density and land use patterns? What are some possible solutions to reduce the negative impacts of human activities on the environment?

Ask groups to use their analysis and evaluation of the data to construct environmental impact reports, either individually or as a group, and to support their reports with evidence from the data.

Once all groups have finished constructing their reports, ask them to present their reports to the class, using the whiteboard or chalkboard to list the evidence and reasoning that supports their conclusions.

Finally, ask the class to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each report, and to evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment based on the data presented.

¶ Closure (10 minutes):

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points covered, emphasizing the importance of being able to analyze and evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment as critical thinking skills.

Finally, ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply this knowledge in the future, both in their personal lives and in the field of geography.

¶ Assessment:

To assess student learning, provide a set of data related to a different geographic region or ecosystem, and ask students to construct an environmental impact report based on their analysis and evaluation of the data.

Alternatively, assign a project in which students must analyze and evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment in a geographic region or ecosystem of their choosing, and construct an environmental impact report using the analyzing and evaluating skills they have developed in class.

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16. Sample lesson plan using Blooms taxanomy for subject political science. 

¶ Lesson Objective: Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the different forms of government and the impact of political ideologies on society using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy level: Analyzing and Evaluating

¶ Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard

• Markers or chalk

• Handouts of sample political systems and ideologies

• Relevant news articles or current events related to political systems and ideologies

¶ Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin by introducing the concept of political systems and ideologies, and explain that students will be analyzing and evaluating the impact of political ideologies on society using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

Introduce Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically the analyzing and evaluating levels, and explain that the focus of the lesson is to help students develop critical thinking skills when it comes to analyzing the impact of political ideologies on society.

¶ Body (40 minutes):

Distribute handouts of sample political systems and ideologies, such as democracy, communism, socialism, fascism, and libertarianism.

Ask students to analyze the different political systems and ideologies individually, considering questions such as: What are the key features of each political system or ideology, and how do they differ from one another? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each political system or ideology, and how do they impact society?

Once they have finished analyzing the different political systems and ideologies individually, divide students into small groups and ask them to compare and evaluate the impact of political ideologies on society, considering questions such as: How do different political ideologies impact society, and what are the long-term consequences of these impacts? What are some possible solutions to address the negative impacts of certain political ideologies on society?

Ask groups to use their analysis and evaluation of the different political systems and ideologies to construct a political analysis report, either individually or as a group, and to support their reports with evidence from the handouts and relevant news articles or current events.

Once all groups have finished constructing their reports, ask them to present their reports to the class, using the whiteboard or chalkboard to list the evidence and reasoning that supports their conclusions.

Finally, ask the class to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each report, and to evaluate the impact of political ideologies on society based on the analysis presented.

¶ Closure (10 minutes):

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points covered, emphasizing the importance of being able to analyze and evaluate the impact of political ideologies on society as critical thinking skills.

Finally, ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply this knowledge in the future, both in their personal lives and in the field of political science.

¶ Assessment:

To assess student learning, provide a set of current events related to political systems and ideologies, and ask students to construct a political analysis report based on their analysis and evaluation of the events.

Alternatively, assign a project in which students must analyze and evaluate the impact of political ideologies on society in a particular country or region, and construct a political analysis report using the analyzing and evaluating skills they have developed in class.

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17.  Sample lesson plan using Blooms taxanomy for subject employability skills 

¶ Lesson Objective: Students will be able to identify and apply employability skills to enhance their career prospects using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

¶ Bloom's Taxonomy level: Applying and Analyzing

¶ Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard

• Markers or chalk

• Handouts of sample job descriptions and requirements

• Sample resumes and cover letters

• Relevant articles or case studies related to employability skills

¶ Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin by introducing the concept of employability skills, and explain that students will be identifying and applying these skills to enhance their career prospects using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for critical thinking.

Introduce Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically the applying and analyzing levels, and explain that the focus of the lesson is to help students develop critical thinking skills when it comes to applying employability skills to enhance their career prospects.

¶ Body (40 minutes):

Distribute handouts of sample job descriptions and requirements, and ask students to identify the key employability skills required for each job.

Once they have identified the employability skills required, ask students to analyze the skills and consider questions such as: Why are these employability skills important for this particular job, and how do they contribute to the success of the employee and the organization? How can someone acquire or improve these employability skills?

Next, provide students with sample resumes and cover letters, and ask them to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of these documents in demonstrating employability skills. Consider questions such as: What employability skills are demonstrated in these documents, and how are they demonstrated? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these documents in demonstrating employability skills?

Finally, provide relevant articles or case studies related to employability skills, and ask students to apply their analysis and evaluation skills to identify the employability skills demonstrated in the case study, and to consider how these skills contributed to the success of the employee and the organization.

¶ Closure (10 minutes):

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points covered, emphasizing the importance of being able to identify and apply employability skills to enhance career prospects.

Finally, ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply this knowledge in the future, both in their personal lives and in the world of work.

¶ Assessment:

To assess student learning, ask students to create a resume and cover letter for a job they are interested in applying for, and to demonstrate the employability skills required for the job.

Alternatively, assign a project in which students must research and analyze a particular career field, identify the employability skills required for success in the field, and demonstrate how they would acquire and improve these skills.