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Issue-Resolution-Centered Learning in a Multimedia Setting: A Skills-Based Approach to Tax Education
Dr. Roy Johnson
Dr. Cheryl Knight
Dr. Kevin Barrett
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Design considerations
Problem solving context
Authentic learning
Dynamic
learning
environment
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Plan with the end in Mind
List skills and content to be demonstrated
Plan activities to match the desired outcomes
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Anticipatory Set
Focus the class
Introductory activities
Recognize the importance of colleagues
Foreshadow the skills to be developed
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Expertise forming learning environment
Interrelated nature of the issuesRepetitious use of conceptsDistribution of tasks across casesLearner as performerReadingCollaboration
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Continuous Learning in the Taxation Firm
Continuous testing of experiences
Produces
knowledge
Shares
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Critical thinking learning environment
Authentic taxation situations
Bloom’s taxonomy
Relevant authority
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Technology
Power point Chat rooms Bulletin boards Web CT
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Communication rich learning environment
Oral CommunicationWritten Communication
– Memos– E-mails
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Interpersonal & Team Building
Group matesBulletin boards Chat rooms
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Synergy
Collective learning environment
Groups WritePresentJigsaw to expand ideas Expands the number of issues
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Assessment
Student centeredRubricsDevelopment of portfolioReflectionResearch memosMid-semester and final exams in tax
returns
Expertise
Critical Thinking
Technological
OralCommunication
Written
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Communication
Interpersonal &Team Building
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XW
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Research Memos
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
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Expertise
Critical Thinking
Technological
OralCommunication
WrittenCommunication
Interpersonal &Team Building
ForeshadowingActivities