Liz

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I went to school during the 60s & 70s when instruction was focused mainly on the first three levels of Bloom's: remembering, understanding and applying. Teachers looked for evidence of student understanding through conventional testing methods. I don't remember ever being given a choice as to how to approach a project or assignment. We were given very specific instructions to follow, as if the teacher had no other way of knowing if we were comprehending the material than to see if give right back to her (all female) in written form. It was not until I got to high school, at which point Bloom's had been introduced and education was undergoing a major reform, that I was given the opportunity to express my understanding and perspective in alternative ways. For example, I had a Social Studies teacher who gave us credit for bringing in a newspaper article about some current event and presenting our understanding and opinion to the class. He encouraged to think critically about what we were reading and to assess our own understanding of the world around us. He was my all time favorite teacher and I learned so much from him. By the time I was in 9th grade, the higher levels of Bloom's: analyzing, evaluation and creating, had become a guide for curriculum and lesson planning.
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media type="custom" key="6901927" My cartoon speaks to Dewey's comments that communication, common experiences and understanding are critical to the transmission of knowledge. He emphasizes that transmission is only accomplished through communication and contributes to the quality of the social and cultural experiences of a society. Dewey also addresses the need for formal instruction is critical to transfer knowledge from one generation to the next. The characters in my strip are unaware of the fact that collaborative learning and sharing of experiences are intentionally incorporated into formal education. Differences contribute to authentic learning experiences. The characters in my comic become aware of the need to share knowledge and perspective to engage in authentic learning to gain knowledge.