Theoretical Frameworks
When looking at how ICT is embedded into the classroom, it is important to understand that there are frameworks that underpin how and why ICT need to be consistently used. Below outlines Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and Bloom's Taxonomy.
Gardner's Multiple IntelligencesHoward Gardner outlines that there are a variety of different ways that people may display intelligence. Outlined below are the intelligences that Gardner has observed (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2010). This list is constantly being added to as more research is undertaken.
* Logical - mathematical * Linguistic * Musical * Spatial * Bodily-kinaesthetic * Interpersonal * Intrapersonal * Naturalist * Existential Considering the fact that children also display these intelligences in a variety of different settings, this means that ICT allows children to shine through and demonstrate their skills and talents. For more information on Gardner's Multiple intelligences visit: http://www.tecweb.org/styles/gardner.html |
Bloom's TaxonomyBenjamin Bloom has developed a taxonomy that demonstrates how high-order thinking can be achieved. Outlined below is the taxonomy described by Bloom (Woolfolk & Markets, 2010).
* Remembering (find information) * Understanding (making sense of information) * Applying (using information in a new way) * Creating (using information to create something new), evaluating (Critically examining information and making judgements) and analysing (taking information apart and exploring relationships) To achieve the top levels of using information, ICT needs to be used as it allows children to sort information and create many mediums including books, movies, animations and files. ICT also assists this process by providing specialised programs that allow students to create something new, test information and categorise information. For more information on Bloom's Taxonomy visit: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/ |
Resources
Woolfolk, A. & Margetts, K. (2010). Chapter 4: Learner difference and learner needs. In J. Tylman, S. Lewis, J. Davis, E. Driver & E. Gaulton (Eds.), Educational Psychology (2nd ed., pp. 130-182). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson.