Long Descriptions
Chapter 20 / Effective Self-Testing Strategies
Blooms Taxonomy of Learning Long Description
A reverse pyramid, the bottom level is smallest and grows larger. Each additional level is larger than the one below.
Bottom of Pyramid – Remembering: Find or remember information: list, find, name, identify, locate, describe, memorize, define.
2nd level – Understanding and making sense out of information: interpret, summarize, explain, infer, paraphrase, discuss.
3rd level – Applying, use information in a new but similar form: use, diagram, make a chart, draw, apply, solve, calculate.
Top of the reverse pyramid- three equal but separate areas:
- Creating, use information to create something new: design, build, plan, construct, produce, devise, invent.
- Evaluating, critically examine information and make judgments: judge, critique, test, defend criticize.
- Analyzing, take information apart and explore relationships: categorize, examine, organize, compare, contrast.
Chapter 35
Growth Mindset Image Long Description
Examples of a Growth Mindset:
- Intelligence is not fixed but it can be developed over time.
- Difficult talks are worth pursing
- Feedback, even if it offers correction is beneficial to support true growth.
Examples of a Fixed Mindset:
- Intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed.
- If a talk is difficult it should be discontinued.
- Negative feedback should be avoided or minimized.