Improved Integration of higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy & Digital Bloom's

There are several ways to improve lesson plans by integrating the higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy as well as the digital bloom. I could simply utilize the tool, above with the adverbs that are shared to develop a well-rounded Bloom’s lesson plan. I could write my lesson plan then go through the columns of the matrix I created and add additional Bloom’s Taxonomy components. When I went through college for the first time, education majors were instructed to always try and hit both the higher and lower tiers. The established rule of thumb was to first write the objective or guiding questions, then create the lesson around them. Now, I think my routine for lesson planning is to looking at the content area and state standards, then build the lesson plan. If I want truly balanced lesson plans that push students to be their best, it will be important to find a realistic tool for purposeful daily instruction of Bloom’s Taxonomy that melds all the necessary components.

While both versions of the taxonomy are similar, the highest two forms creating and evaluating display students mastery of content areas. Possible methods for improving integrating the higher forms of Bloom’s Taxonomy would include permanently adding the top three levels: Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating to my lesson planning template, this would help ensure their inclusion in every lesson plan. Also, I think that developing a digital folder of sentences and questions that exemplify the three top tiers: Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating as a handy tool. By incorporating these critical thinking skills seamlessly into convenient and user friendly areas of my life, I will use them more often and effectively. I find that it is incredibly powerful when students are activity participants in the learning process. For increased student involvement, I would use tools within the classroom that support the top three levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. I think that providing additional Bloom’s Taxonomy resources will allow students the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills and take ownership on their live long journey of learning.

Another easy to use resource for classroom teachers is the Quick Flip Questions for the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy at http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Questions-Revised-Blooms-Taxonomy/dp/1564727297/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421538052&sr=8-3&keywords=blooms+taxonomy+poster. This is something I have already purchased and can see using while asking comprehension questions for lining up or when reviewing content in the classroom. It is a well-organized and compact flip chart, perfect for using in reading groups or carry around the class for different learning activities. I already use a flip chart for the common core standards based on first grade mathematics and literacy with great success. It is a wonderful resource for when a principal or parent drops in and wants to know what you are teaching. I go over the standards with students at the beginning of the day, before the lesson, and again as we wrap up.

Here are some more resources on Bloom’s Taxonomy:

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