Morrison's Formula for Mastery Learning

Morrison's Formula for Learning

1. Pretest

2. Teach

3. Test the result again

4. Adopt the procedure

5. Test again

This formula is most often used in social studies courses. The purpose is to organize topics to show how they are connected; it involves viewing the content as parts of large blocks rather than isolated information.

Steps for School Librarian

1. Exploration-use questions and discussion to determine previous knowledge

2. Presentation-give learners an overview of the unit to engage interest and present objectives

3. Assimilation-students absorb and integrate the information presented; check on the progress of individual students

4. Organization-librarian/teacher and students work together to create an outline of the content; focus on the relationships between things on the outline

5. Recitation-students present on what they have learned to demonstrate mastery

Connection to Bloom's Taxonomy

• Morrison's Formula for Mastery incorporates a variety of levels from Bloom's Taxonomy.

• The mastery process begins with students being able to recall information and explain ideas.

• The learning process involves students working together and with the teacher/librarian to apply the information and make connections. Making connections between information is essential to Morrison's Formula.