Experiential Learning Theory and Bloom's Revised Taxonomy in the 21st Century
Type of Material:
Presentation
Recommended Uses:
This resource would best be used individually to help students review how experiential learning can be applied to Bloom's taxonomy; this site would also be a good place for students to begin research projects as it includes a variety of links for further study. This site is a good resource for students who are learning how to construct classes.
Technical Requirements:
The accompanying video is in Prezi, which may be a problem for those whom moving screen can cause a headache or nausea.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
This page is an attempt to view the building blocks of experiential learning theory with the instructional design model of Bloom's revised taxonomy. It also includes a biography of Carl Rogers and examples of how Bloom's taxonomy can be applied in the classroom.
The author also discusses his personal philosophy of learning and look at some concepts and strategies based on the theory and model chosen.
Target Student Population:
College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, College General Ed, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Must have an interest in learning theory, which means that the students should be mature.
The Prezi presentation linked to the site may present a physical problem for some students. It would be helpful for users to have a familiarity with general psychology and Carl Rogers' theory of personality.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This site serves as a helpful introduction to the topic of experiential learning theory and its relation to Bloom's taxonomy. The information presented is easy to understand and apply, and would be especially beneficial to students in either introductory education or psychology classes.
In addition, the author has done an exceptional job citing the sources used in the presentation and in the included Prezi. It would be a good example for students to follow.
Concerns:
Some users might have preferred links instead of all information on one page. Scrolling to the right is necessary to see all content. The site would have benefitted from proofreading as several grammar and spelling errors are present throughout the site.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The author includes several ideas for both learning activities and assessments. Students could utilize this resource at a variety of stages in the learning process. For example, it could be used at the beginning to give an overview of the theory or to guide research, in the independent practice stage as learners develop activities based on the theory for their own classrooms, or in the assessment stage to review the concepts. Learning goals are clearly presented on the site; the material presented would be easily integrated into an established curriculum. After using this material, students should be able to create unique teaching activities for their own classrooms based on the experiential learning theory. There is an emphasis on Carl Rogers and Bloom in this material.
Concerns:
Does emphasize only Rogers and Bloom. Other theorists such as Kolb are not mentioned.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The website is visually appealing. The column colors are pleasant and not distracting. Titles for all sections were consistent in their format throughout. Graphics included add color as well as information to support the thesis of the page. All links work. No technical support provided, but none is needed.
Concerns:
There is a need for scrolling and accessing a Prezi presentation. Some of the font colors are too light and therefore more difficult to read. Font size varied and was not consistent between columns.
Other Issues and Comments:
A series of references that link Carl Rogers and Bloom's taxonomy.
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