AI Bloom's Taxonomy Apply by Dana Friedman

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Instructor Prompt

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Instructor’s Assignment/Assessment Prompt:

Design a case study assignment where students must apply strategic management concepts to solve a real business problem. Include specific requirements for students to demonstrate how theoretical frameworks can be used in practical situations.

Answers the question: How do we learn?

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Answers the question: where/When do we apply this?

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Answers the questions: What steps do we take?

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Student Prompt

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Student's Generative AI Learning Prompt:

I'm analyzing [specific company]. Can you help me apply Porter's Five Forces (or another framework) to this company's situation? Walk me through how to use the framework step by

Active and Constructivist Learning

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Students aren’t just absorbing content; they’re actively engaging with the research by critiquing, analyzing, and applying it.

This approach aligns with Bloom’s Taxonomy: At the Evaluate level, learners must judge the value of information based on criteria. At the Apply level, they put theoretical knowledge into practice.

Critical Thinking and Metacognition

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Evaluating research methods (e.g., sample size, ethical standards, ROI metrics) encourages higher-order thinking.

Students become aware of their own thinking processes—questioning assumptions, recognizing bias, and assessing the validity of data.

Reflective Practice

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By comparing multiple sources or alternative interpretations, students learn to reflect on why certain conclusions are drawn.

Reflection solidifies understanding and refines their decision-making for future projects.

Real-World Marketing Analysis

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The assignment simulates professional scenarios—evaluating a promotional strategy’s effectiveness is a common task for marketing teams.

Understanding how to critique data reliability and measure ROI is key for marketing analysts, brand managers, or consultants.

Coursework in Research Methodology

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Students typically undertake this assignment once they’ve studied basic market research concepts (sampling techniques, data collection methods, statistical analysis).

It’s most effective when students already have a foundational grasp of marketing principles and are ready to apply or evaluate these concepts in context.

Capstone or Semester Projects

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The assignment can serve as a culminating project where students integrate various lessons (consumer behavior, marketing strategy, ethics, etc.) into one coherent analysis or application.

It’s valuable in advanced undergraduate courses or in practical modules that focus on real-life case studies.

Example Step-by-Step Process

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Data and Sources
- Examine each study or metric for credibility, relevance, and bias. Note strengths and weaknesses.
Analysis or Application
- Evaluate: Judge how well the data and methods support the stated conclusions.
- Apply: Formulate a strategic plan based on research insights and best practices.
Justification
- Provide evidence-based reasoning, tying your conclusions or recommendations back to the criteria and data.
Reflection
- Address limitations or alternative perspectives and suggest ways to improve future research or campaigns.