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Portfolio Part: Words to learn by
Workbook Page: Digital Submission
Developing Your Learning Langauge
Words to learn by
Step One
Consider the words and phrases that come to mind when you describe what you think learning should look and feel like. In the space below, record as many words and phrases that come to mind. Do not limit yourself to what you think is acceptable or generally “approved” as words to describe learning.
Inquiry, Wonder, Curiosity, Experiment, Discovery , Exploration
Divergent Thinking, Discourse , Perspective , Overview, Contemplation
Impartiality , Observation
Conscious work, Visualization , Subconscious assimilation, Breakthrough
Reason, Rationality, Logic, Intuition, Understand
Step Two
Now, review Bloom’s Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs (from Utica College) and compare the words and phrases in that document to the ones you chose. Below, fill out the sections based on what you chose and what you see in that document.
Words that appear on both lists
Discover, Understand, Discourse ( Argue )
Words that are all my own
Though provoking, questioning. Value the ability to change and adapt when new information is discovered.
Words that I would add from the document. . .and Why?
| Word | Why |
|---|---|
| Demonstrate , Create | A sure sign of understanding is the ability to explain something to others clearly and succinctly. And creation, invention aspires to something perhaps outside of current understanding, or at least employing what one has learned towards original thought. |
Words that I disliked from the document. . .and Why?
| Word | Why |
|---|---|
| None | All were thought provoking . |
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