Hannah’s Wacky Words

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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.

Exciting

expressive

Interesting

Informative

experiential

hands-on

applicable

accessible

transferable

empowering

unique

mind-blowing

connecting

community building

fun

spiraled

expanding

gestalt tilting

wonderful

uplifting

equitable

challenging

Hard-is-fun

for the common good

maturing

matriculating

well-rounded

cross-contaminating

silly

entertaining

lively

communicative

non-conventional

deep diving

unequivocating

clear

safe

kind

reliable

concise

up to date

where you and I both want to be

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

I think maybe none?? Is this bad? In my defense, I am in the arts, and we tend to do things a little differently-haha

Words that are all my own

Okay- well, I appreciate Bloom’s words, and seeing a measurable scale of verbs; what really strikes me is how different mine are from that list. It is as if we were asked two different questions, but are after the same goals. Plus, I chose adjectives, and Bloom’s list is comprised of verbs-but mine feels more active to me. Hmmmm… So much food for thought here.

Words that I would add from the document. . .and Why?

Word	Why
Organize	I think it’s necessary to make my whole list above work

Words that I disliked from the document. . .and Why?

Word	Why
none-	the list is comprehensive, but dry. To me, it does not feel particularly inspirational.

Hannah’s Wacky Words

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