the bermuda triangle in education: navigating objectives, content & assessment so students and...
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The Bermuda Triangle in Education:
Navigating Objectives, Content & Assessment So Students and Learning Don’t Disappear!
Deana M. Richter, MA Nancy Sinclair, RN, MBA
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
NMHEAR, February 2006
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Which of These Doesn’t Belong?Which of These Doesn’t Belong?
Circle Triangle
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Which of These Doesn’t Belong?Which of These Doesn’t Belong?
The Circle of Learning:1. Motivate participation.2. Explore pre-existing knowledge.3. Facilitate learning with understanding.4. Provide opportunity for learners to self-reflect.
5. Document and report official grades.
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The Circle of LearningThe Circle of LearningMotivation
Pre-existing Knowledge
Learning With Understanding
Meta-cognition
p. 2
The Bermuda Triangle in EducationThe Bermuda Triangle in EducationMotivation
Pre-existing Knowledge
Learning With Understanding
Meta-cognition
p. 3
Objectives
SMART Learning ObjectivesSMART Learning Objectives
S – SpecificM – Measurable/ObservableA – AttainableR – Relevant/Results-OrientedT – Targeted to Level of Learner
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Which of These Doesn’t Belong?Which of These Doesn’t Belong?1. Develop a concept map that illustrates the relationship
among concepts in the learning process.
2. Understand how to answer questions and eliminate confusion that arises in the hands-on method of learning.
3. Describe how the case scenario on working in teams relates to you and your activities in the “real world.”
4. Develop an action plan identifying what you still need to learn about x and the steps you will take to learn it.
p. 3
Fink’s Taxonomy of LearningFink’s Taxonomy of Learning• Foundational Knowledge• Application• Integration• Human Dimension• Caring• Learning How to Learn
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The Bermuda Triangle in EducationThe Bermuda Triangle in EducationMotivation
Pre-existing Knowledge
Learning With Understanding
Meta-cognition
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Objectives
ContentAssessment
Significant Learning
Navigating the TriangleNavigating the Triangle• Match each learning objective with
teaching/learning activity(ies) and assessment method(s) you think will optimize learning with understanding.
• Write your selections on posted flip chart pages.
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Summary & Reference MaterialsSummary & Reference Materials
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Appendix I – Circle of Learning, p. 7
Motivation
Pre-existing Knowledge
Learning With Understanding
Meta-cognition
Objectives
ContentAssessment
Significant Learning
Appendix II – SMART Objectives, p. 12
Appendix IV – Teaching/ Learning Activities, p. 22
Appendix III – Assessment Methods, p. 18
Metacognition (Reflection)Metacognition (Reflection)• What have you learned?
• What specific things do you plan to do differently as a result of this experience?
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Which of These Doesn’t Belong?Which of These Doesn’t Belong?
1. I don’t have time to learn these things and do them in my teaching.
2. I am excited by the possibilities!
3. I am committed to designing and implementing teaching/learning activities that create significant learning experiences.
4. I have a plan for applying new strategies.