tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post7738939851405187277..comments2024-03-25T21:13:07.082-05:00Comments on It's About Time, Teachers!: HOTS or Bloom's TaxonomyIt's About Time, Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029600943214715997noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-35866427102469400242012-04-19T11:48:33.719-05:002012-04-19T11:48:33.719-05:00There is no doubt that standardized testing plays ...There is no doubt that standardized testing plays a significant role in teacher attrition. Until relatively recently, teachers did enjoy creative autonomy. However, other contributing factors include status, compensation, and working conditions. Teachers are no longer respected by the general population, unlike other cultures, say Japan, where teachers are revered. In fact, teachers rank awfully low on most people's scale. After all, who couldn't stay ahead of a bunch of 6 year olds (grimace)and who else only works 75% of the year? <br /><br />Economically, teachers rank very low, as well. In my generation, it brought in a good 2nd income. However, teaching is loathe to pay the bills if it is the primary or sole income. Consider that I have more education than my sister-in-law; yet she earns a corporate salary well in the 6 figures, while I will never reach a 6 figure salary. Then there are the working conditions. In 34 years of teaching, I have enjoyed an air-conditioned classroom for only 10% of that time. So, pack 25 kids and 1 or more teachers into a room with 2 1' x 2' windows in late August when temps are generally in the high 90s in IL, and you have some miserable conditions. Conversely, in the winter, I have found it necessary to wear long underwear (TMI?) and even my coat when energy conscious school boards dial the thermostat down. There was even 1 year when my room had large, plastic garbage cans scattered thru-out due to leaks in the roof. This wasn't just for 1 day, mind you. It lasted for weeks while the roofing company argued that they had done nothing wrong. I do not teach in a low income area. The majority of my students came from the country club set. But this is the reality when lay people are elected to determine the fate of children and teachers. <br /><br />I could go on...It's About Time, Teachershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029600943214715997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-55494218566650816932012-04-18T13:00:03.717-05:002012-04-18T13:00:03.717-05:00Okay, this goes back to an area where I've bee...Okay, this goes back to an area where I've been paying a lot of attention to lately, teacher induction. From what I'm coming to understand, new teachers are told what they can and cannot do, because of standardized testing and all of the protocols set in place to enforce them. It seems teachers have lost their autonomy, which is ridiculous, because most teachers I meet have beautiful, creative, competent minds. <br />So we're losing half of our beginning teachers by year five. <br /><br />How much do you think the culture of standardized testing has affected teacher attrition?<br /><br />PatrickPatrick O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156819803036380697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-68493505962055829762012-04-17T23:50:24.030-05:002012-04-17T23:50:24.030-05:00Patrick, Thank you for your thoughtful comments. ...Patrick, Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I completely agree with the need for nurturing creation/creativity/creative expression. Certainly there are teachers who routinely promote those traits. Sadly, in this age of No Child Left Behind, wherein the bottom line is standardized test scores, there are severe instruction limitations forced on teachers by uniform time lines. That bottom line is always about the lowest levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, regardless of whether it's the old or new version. Moreover, with teaching success being based primarily on test scores, there is little motivation for teachers to push upward in the pyramids. So, in general, I think far too few teachers are adopting the newer version; worse yet, far too many give minimal attention to the Higher Order Thinking Skills.It's About Time, Teachershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029600943214715997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-28572538058330181862012-04-17T14:32:19.205-05:002012-04-17T14:32:19.205-05:00I think the new version of Bloom's taxonomy is...I think the new version of Bloom's taxonomy is light years beyond the old. The old one doesn't even include creation, and if we're not coaching kids on how to express their thoughts...we're in trouble. <br />To what degree do you think the second version has been adopted in education, Barb? In general. <br /><br />Patrick<br />patrick@teahousesocial.comPatrick O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156819803036380697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-85251464426400028172012-04-09T16:11:53.416-05:002012-04-09T16:11:53.416-05:00I love your example! Thank you!
Your blog is an i...I love your example! Thank you!<br /><br />Your blog is an inspiration! =)<br /><br />I would be honored if you came to visit me!<br /><br />Heather<br /><i><b><a href="http://heathersfirstgradeheart.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Heather's Heart</a></b></i>Heather's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275285984118559108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-69830159696461661092012-04-08T20:52:15.631-05:002012-04-08T20:52:15.631-05:00Hi Barb! I love the chicken/egg example of bloom&#...Hi Barb! I love the chicken/egg example of bloom's levels! I also try to incorporate Webb's Depth of Knowledge and Marzano's Dimension of Thinking which to me are takes on on Bloom but interesting all the same! I am your newest follower!<br /><br />Andrea<br /><a href="http://oneteacherstake.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">One Teacher's Take</a>Andrea McEvoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16311052291472503725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-67656989767825951872012-04-03T10:21:37.901-05:002012-04-03T10:21:37.901-05:00Thank you so much. I'm glad you're here.Thank you so much. I'm glad you're here.It's About Time, Teachershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029600943214715997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-91009469874829273952012-04-03T07:45:46.756-05:002012-04-03T07:45:46.756-05:00I'm a new follower Barb~ You don't appear...I'm a new follower Barb~ You don't appear to be a newbie to me~ WOW,WOW,WOW!Field of Poppieshttp://www.fieldofpoppies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-946061398579669332012-04-02T21:38:45.551-05:002012-04-02T21:38:45.551-05:00Thank you Jana. I really appreciate the feedback....Thank you Jana. I really appreciate the feedback.It's About Time, Teachershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029600943214715997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-44506264091347306792012-04-02T21:37:13.438-05:002012-04-02T21:37:13.438-05:00You're welcome and I'm glad you found my b...You're welcome and I'm glad you found my blog, too. Come back soon.<br />BarbIt's About Time, Teachershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029600943214715997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-74993687780180909682012-04-02T21:27:36.109-05:002012-04-02T21:27:36.109-05:00I would rather spend my time in the penthouse! I ...I would rather spend my time in the penthouse! I love the analogy. I also like the graphic you created. I am a very visual person, so this really speaks to me. Great post!<br /><br />Jana<br /><a href="http://readingandthinkingoutloud.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thinking Out Loud</a>Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159980763514025413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645196836433497537.post-30296286696508729032012-04-02T21:05:49.046-05:002012-04-02T21:05:49.046-05:00Hey Barb,
Thanks for this great info! Glad I found...Hey Barb,<br />Thanks for this great info! Glad I found your blog.Miss Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539338105523098667noreply@blogger.com