Academic Affairs
Theoretical
Application Project
The objective of the Theoretical Application Project (TAP) process is for the student to
demonstrate the linkage between course theory found in the textbook, and the
practical application of theory in a work or business setting. Learning outcomes for the student are
in the Cognitive Domain where students gain the ability to define a
problem, identify relevant research theory, conduct research, and apply the
theory to practice.
After the identification of relevant theory that provides the
foundation for the selected TAP, students use fact-based research to triangulate
the theory and synthesize the information or data collected in an
academic document, the Research of Theory (RT).
By “making meaning” the student develops skills that lead to a wider
understanding outside of the course text.
The Application of Theory (AT) is a written narrative that documents
the application of linkage of the theory to the workplace. The identified
theory is the lens or filter used by the student in analysis or
application.
Both the RT and the AT should be complete and stand-alone. However, the AT may reference the RT. The Abstract and Executive Summary should be done as the final written components of the TAP as they provide views of the TAP for two different audiences.
Walt Person
Academic Dean
http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/Articles/BloomsLD/index.htm
The cognitive domain is knowledge or mind
based. It has three practical instructional levels including fact,
understanding, and application. The fact level is
a single concept and uses verbs like define, identify, and list.
The understanding level puts two or more concepts together. Typical
verbs for this level include describe, compare and contrast.
The application level puts two or more concepts together to
form something new. Typical verbs at this level include explain, apply,
and analyze. Delivery in this domain is typically a lecture/presentation
and the evaluation will be subjective and objective test items.