Counterfeit Learning Watchwords
Lesson plans are designed to meet learning objectives by providing some form of measurable performance that demonstrates an increase in capability. The language of genuine performance objectives for lesson planning is listed below. Please note, however, the counterfeit learning watchwords here:
Examples of Counterfeit Tasks*
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Appreciate, Be Aware, Believe, Comprehend, Enjoy, Hear, Know, Learn, Like, Practice, Rehearse, Remember, See, Think, Understand
Next time you listen to a politician speak, count the number of times they use the counterfeit words above rather than the authentic task-centered words below. Much of society is busy processing information rather than education. Information reduces risk whereas education increases capability.
Below are the lists of measurable vocabulary for proper performance objectives than can be assessed and evaluated to determine degree of actual learning taking place...
Examples of Analytical Tasks
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Analyze, Alter, Appraise, Arrange, Assemble, Categorize, Change, Chart, Classify, Collect, Combine, Compare, Compile, Compose, Construct, Contract, Contrast, Create, Defend, Design, Detect, Diagram, Differentiate, Discriminate, Evaluate, Examine, Expand, Experiment, Explain, Extend, Formulate, Gather, Generalize, Generate, Group, Include, Inventory, Itemize, Manage, Modify, Organize, Paraphrase, Plan, Predict, Prepare, Present, Propose, Question, Rearrange, Reconstruct, Regroup, Rename, Reorganize, Restructure, Rewrite, Save, Set up, Shorten, Simplify, Sort, Structure, Systematize, Test
Examples of Application Tasks
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Calculate, Choose, Classify, Complete, Compute, Demonstrate, Dramatize, Employ, Illustrate, Interpret, Modify, Operate, Prepare, Schedule, Sketch, Solve, Use
Examples of Calculation Tasks
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Add, Check, Compute, Count, Derive, Divide, Estimate, Extract, Extrapolate, Graph, Group, Integrate, Measure, Multiply, Plot, Prove, Reduce, Sequence, Solve, Square, Subtract, Tabulate, Tally, Verify
Examples of Comprehension Tasks
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Arrange, Categorize, Cite, Define, Describe, Differentiate, Discuss, Document, Duplicate, Explain, Express, Find, Generalize, Identify, Indicate, Interpret, Label, List, Locate, Map, Match, Memorize, Name, Organize, Outline, Paraphrase, Quote, Recognize, Record, Repeat, Report, Reproduce, Restate, Return, Review, Select, Sequence, Signify, Sort, State, Suggest, Support, Tabulate, Tell, Translate, Underline, Volunteer, Write
Examples of Evaluation Tasks
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Assess, Compare, Conclude, Critique, Defend, Estimate, Evaluate, Grade, Judge, Justify, Measure, Predict, Prescribe, Rank, Rate, Recommend, Score, Select, Support, Validate
Examples of Interpersonal Tasks
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Accept, Agree, Aid, Allow, Answer, Ask, Assist, Collaborate, Communicate, Compliment, Confront, Contribute, Cooperate, Disagree, Discuss, Explain, Excuse, Follow, Forgive, Greet, Guide, Help, Inform, Initiate, Interact, Invite, Join, Laugh, Lead, Lend, Manage, Meet, Offer, Permit, Praise, Question, React, Relate, Respond, Serve, Share, Smile, Supply, Talk, Thank, Volunteer, Vote
Examples of Language Tasks
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Abbreviate, Accent, Acknowledge, Alphabetize, Argue, Articulate, Capitalize, Compose, Define, Describe, Edit, Explain, Hyphenate, Indent, Outline, Present, Print, Pronounce, Punctuate, Read, Recite, Repeat, Respond, Speak, Spell, State, Summarize, Translate, Type, Verbalize, Write
Examples of Physical Tasks
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Assemble, Blend, Brush, Build, Calibrate, Carve, Color, Combine, Connect, Construct, Convert, Crush, Cut, Decrease, Demonstrate, Dissect, Draw, Drill, Finish, Fit, Fix, Fold, Form, Frame, Graft, Grind, Grow, Hammer, Handle, Heat, Illustrate, Increase, Insert, Lengthen, Limit, Make, Manipulate, Melt, Mend, Mix, Mold, Nail, Operate, Paint, Paste, Plant, Position, Pour, Prepare, Press, Reduce, Remove, Replace, Report, Reset, Roll, Rub, Sand, Saw, Set, Shake, Sharpen, Sketch, Smooth, Specify, Stamp, Stick, Stir, Straighten, Time, Trace, Transfer, Trim, Varnish, Weigh, Wipe, Wrap
*Source http://www.virtualtrainingpartners.com/visitvtpisland.html
(posted 2/18/10)
