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Unmasking Assumptions with Bloom's Taxonomy

The document outlines a workshop focused on critical thinking and problem-solving in the workplace using Bloom's Taxonomy. It emphasizes the importance of questioning underlying assumptions and provides strategies for addressing common workplace challenges. Activities such as an assumption audit are suggested to encourage team collaboration and reflection.

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Unmasking Assumptions with Bloom's Taxonomy

The document outlines a workshop focused on critical thinking and problem-solving in the workplace using Bloom's Taxonomy. It emphasizes the importance of questioning underlying assumptions and provides strategies for addressing common workplace challenges. Activities such as an assumption audit are suggested to encourage team collaboration and reflection.

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CRITICAL

THINKING AT
Unmasking
WORK:
Assumptions with
Bloom’s Taxonomy
By Olga Kachalenko

American College of Education


ED5253
Dr Wigg
A Workshop
for
PURPOSEFUL
PROBLEM-SOLVING
Where:

1 - Never
2 - Seldom
3 - Sometimes
4 - Usually
5 - Often
On a scale of 1-5, how often does
your team question underlying
assumptions?
THE HIDDEN POWER OF
ASSUMPTIONS
Unchecked Assumptions: Examined
Assumptions

What evidence challenges


We`ve always done it this
way this?

More data = better Tested


decisions alternatives
Bloom`s
Taxonomy
WHEEL

Spin the wheel to


have a staff
challenge!
Solving Real Workplace Challenges

[Link]: "TEAM
CONFLICTS OVER PRIORITIES"
⚬ Bloom’s Solution:
Analyze reasoning.
[Link]: "Slow process
approvals"
⚬ Bloom’s Solution:
Apply agile workflows
in pilots.
[Link]: "Innovation
stagnation"
⚬ Bloom’s Solution:
Create "What if?"
scenarios (Zohar &
Dori, 2003).
ASSUMPTION AUDIT ACTIVITY

• Step 1: List 3 ‘unquestioned’ beliefs about your current unit.

• Step 2: Bloom’s Challenge:


⚬ Remember: What data contradicts this?
⚬ Evaluate: What alternatives exist?

• Step 3: Reflect: Which assumption most limits us?

Tool Tip: Use Jamboard for live team collaboration.


REFERENCE
S
• Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (2001). A
taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A
revision of Bloom's taxonomy. Pearson.

• Tomlinson, C. A. (2017). How to differentiate


instruction in academically diverse classrooms.
ASCD.

• Pound, L. (2019). How children learn: Educational


theories and approaches. Andrews UK.
Q/A
-Which Bloom's level do we underuse in team
• Hattie, J. (2012). Visible learning for teachers: meetings? How could we change this?
Maximizing impact on learning. Routledge.

• Dweck, C. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of


success. Random House.

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