Solo Taxonomy

This year, our school is using SOLO Taxonomy. SOLO taxonomy is a model of learning.  It is a theory about teaching and learning. SOLO stands for the Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome.

The model represents the different levels of learning outcomes as learning progresses through the many levels of understanding. 

There are 5 levels of learning.

• Pre-structural
• Uni-structural
• Multistructural
• Relational
• Extended Abstract

Using this model, for Reading, I put together a SOLO taxonomy presentation for the students to use in order to critically summarise an article/text.

SOLO makes learning visable in any situation where there is a focus on learning. I am consistently using it in order to give feedback and feed-forward on students learning.

Using the SOLO model helps students to see the growth in their learning. Going from 'knowing nothing' to 'need help to get started' to 'this is what I now know'.

I have been using the SOLO taxonomy language across the curriculum so that the students are familiar with the terms and they are aware that it is not just used for one subject but across all learning areas. 

The unpacking of each level was the most challenging part as I needed to make sure the students understood what each level meant and what their work needed to reflect in order to reach each intended level. 

One of my future goals for this year is to reach the stage where the students are able use this model effectively to assess their own learning and the learning of their peers.