Applying Educational Theories in Lesson Planning

For this assignment, I will consider teaching the skill of understanding and solving multiplication word problems at the 3rd-grade level. I will select Constructivism and Bloom’s Taxonomy educational theories.

Constructivism

According to this theory, students will actively create their knowledge by expanding it. Students will work in groups to solve the multiplication word problems by discussing and sharing their problem-solving techniques. Together, students will create meaning and benefit from peer learning through this cooperative method (Paleeri, 2015).

Bloom’s Taxonomy

I will categorize learning using Bloom’s Taxonomy according to their level of cognitive complexity. The lesson plan will integrate activities covering many levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy to support this notion. These activities range from fundamental multiplication fact memory to higher-order thinking abilities like analysis and application (Mahmud et al, 2018).