A Taxonomy for Faith and Learning Integration in Christian Higher Education

by Lynn Lease, PhD In previous posts, we explored Bloom’s Taxonomy, Krathwohl and Bloom’s Affective Taxonomy, and Dave’s Psychomotor Taxonomy and their role in writing effective learning objectives. Today, I am introducing a taxonomy specifically designed for faith and learning integration in Christian higher education. This taxonomy aims to help faculty move beyond classroom activities… Continue reading A Taxonomy for Faith and Learning Integration in Christian Higher Education

5 Steps for Curriculum Mapping

What is curriculum mapping? Curriculum mapping is an important task used to show proper alignment of program goals, course objectives, instructional support materials, formative assessment activities, summative outcomes assessments, and finally the instructional plan. Simply put, it is the creation of a map showing the path of both teaching and learning from start to finish.… Continue reading 5 Steps for Curriculum Mapping

Writing Effective Learning Objectives

Teaching is only part of the educational formula. There are other considerations that must be made in order for the formula to equal increased student learning, which is always our desired result, right? Start with the end in mind. What is it that you hope the students will learn? Better yet, what behaviors should the students… Continue reading Writing Effective Learning Objectives