dr. roy johnson johnsonr@suu

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Issue-Resolution-Centered Learning in a Multimedia Setting: A Skills-Based Approach to Tax Education

Dr. Roy Johnson

JohnsonR@suu.edu

Dr. Cheryl Knight

Knightcs@appstate.edu

Dr. Kevin Barrett

Barrettks@appstate.edu

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Design considerations

Problem solving context

Authentic learning

Dynamic

learning

environment

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Plan with the end in Mind

List skills and content to be demonstrated

Plan activities to match the desired outcomes

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Anticipatory Set

Focus the class

Introductory activities

Recognize the importance of colleagues

Foreshadow the skills to be developed

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Expertise forming learning environment

Interrelated nature of the issuesRepetitious use of conceptsDistribution of tasks across casesLearner as performerReadingCollaboration

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Continuous Learning in the Taxation Firm

Continuous testing of experiences

Produces

knowledge

Shares

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Critical thinking learning environment

Authentic taxation situations

Bloom’s taxonomy

Relevant authority

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Technology

Power point Chat rooms Bulletin boards Web CT

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Communication rich learning environment

Oral CommunicationWritten Communication

– Memos– E-mails

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Interpersonal & Team Building

Group matesBulletin boards Chat rooms

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Synergy

Collective learning environment

Groups WritePresentJigsaw to expand ideas Expands the number of issues

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Assessment

Student centeredRubricsDevelopment of portfolioReflectionResearch memosMid-semester and final exams in tax

returns

Expertise

Critical Thinking

Technological

OralCommunication

Written

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Communication

Interpersonal &Team Building

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XW

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Research Memos

Midterm Exam

Final Exam

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Expertise

Critical Thinking

Technological

OralCommunication

WrittenCommunication

Interpersonal &Team Building

ForeshadowingActivities