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JOURNAL ENTRY #4: MY BLOOM'S TAXONOMY


Hello, there. This time I would like to share with you this drawing that I made which represents Benjamin Bloom's taxonomy with a flower. I think this taxonomy is very important because it helps us to determine our educational objectives realistically and be more precise when planning a class. As a teacher, especially in the beginning, I felt a little bit lost because I did not know where to start and how to set limits regarding the activities I had planned for my students. However, Bloom's work was an anchor for me because writing a clear class objective from the beginning set a starting point that I would keep in mind before taking any decision or including any activity on my planning and, following this as a guide, I realized it was much easier to develop and embody the further stages and sessions in my lesson plan. I represented Bloom's work as a flower because it symbolizes growth, which I think in education is what both educators and learners are seeking to achieve: to flourish, do a better job, evolve and be the best version of ourselves professionally and personally.


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  1. Maleny Sandoval24 de febrero de 2020, 8:55 p.m.

    Diego, what an amazing point of view and what a beautiful explantion! I loved how you represented the levels, and I was glad you shared with us how Bloom's work has helped you improve your teaching skills. Thank you for sharing 💛

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