Module 1 - Attorney Responsibilities and Obligations/ Journaling

Question 1

Bloom’s taxonomy

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presents thinking skills in terms of a pyramid with fundamental skills at the bottom (knowledge) and the most complex skills at the two (evaluation)

knowledge –> comprehension –> application –> synthesis –> evaluation

Question 2

Knowledge is created through a cycle of

Answer 2

experience, observation, reflection, abstraction, and action

Question 3

knowledge is demonstrated by

Answer 3

recall or recognition of specific information

Question 4

Comprehension

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involves the ability to make limited use of knowledge; translate the knowledge and transform it,

Question 5

Application

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ability to solve new problems by using the products of knowledge and comprehension (like solving hypotheticals)

Question 6

Analysis

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break down information into its component parts so the relationship between those parts is clear

Question 7

Synthesis

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bringing together a variety of ideas, viewpoints, problems, or concepts and putting them into on single framework

Question 8

Evaluation

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implies mastery of knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis; at this level of thinking, student is capable of evaluating the information. presented and making sound judgements about its use, value, and implications

Question 9

Law school is designed to

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help students learn how to learn and assist them in becoming self-directed learners

Question 10

Becoming a self-directed learner

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involves learning to take more responsibilities for your own learning

Question 11

A journal is

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a space to record what you think you know and the gaps in your understanding (what you don’t)

Question 12

Journal writing provides

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• cognitive skills (complex thinking; analysis)
• affective skills (stress/anxiety management; therapeutic use)
• functional skills

Question 13

Functional skills given by Journals

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improve writing and written communication; enhance observation and allow for better retainment of information; reflection; and supplement in-person communication

Question 14

Three ways journals improve written communication

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1 - focus on the process of writing
2 - emphasizes the expressive and personal nature of writing
3 - provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful writing