Learning+Model+Comparison

__Learning Model Comparison Chart__  __Autoring Cycle presented by Kathy Short.__

The authoring cycle focuses on building from what students know through browsing talking and listening. Students take the time to find questions that drive inquiry and wonder. Through inquiry, students can gain new perspectives by working in inquiry groups, using researching tools to go more in depth, and for inquiry studio time. While attending to the differences of ideas seen during revision on inquiry learning logs, the authoring cycle also allows students to shared what they learned by presenting their work before their peers as inquiry presentations. Students are encouraged to plan new inquiries through group reflections, reflection portfolios, and strategy lessons. The final part of the authoring cycle gives students the ability to take thoughtful new action by inviting students to inquire more about their environment.



 __The second model we focused our learning from was Bloom’s Taxonomy.__

Students begin the process through looking at their own prior knowledge and collecting data and information through investigations. Students take their new knowledge and make meaning from what they have read and apply their new learning in the classroom through analyzing and interoperating information. This knowledge can be applied through reports, projects etc. This would demonstrate the learning of their knowledge and provide a foundation for further investigations. Finally, students would evaluate their learning by using personal evaluations and summaries. This model allows students to look at specific facts and create an end result based on personal thoughts and new knowledge.