Application of Bloom Taxanomy in Teaching

Workshop ProgrammeWelcome to All

Dr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education

Topic

Application of the Bloom

Taxonomy in our Teaching:

Cognitive Domain


Bloom Taxonomy: An Introduction

Bloom’s taxonomy is a classification system used

to define and distinguish different levels of

human cognition—i.e., thinking, learning, and

understanding.

Educators have typically used Bloom’s taxonomy

to inform or guide the development

of assessments(tests and other evaluations of

student learning), curriculum (units, lessons,

projects, and other learning activities), and

instructional methods such as questioning

strategies.


http://edglossary.org/assessment/

http://edglossary.org/curriculum/

Original Taxonomy

Bloom’s taxonomy was originally published in 1956 by a team of

cognitive psychologists at the University of Chicago. It is named

after the committee’s chairman, Benjamin Bloom (1913–1999).

The original taxonomy was organized into three domains:

Cognitive Domain

Affective Domain

Psychomotor Domain

Educators have primarily focused on the Cognitive model,

which includes six different classification levels: Knowledge,

Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis,

and Evaluation.


Revised Taxonomy



Level 1

KNOWLEDGE (INFORMATION)

How do I know that students have reached this level?

I can recall information about the subject, topic, competency, or competency area; I can recall the appropriate material at the appropriate time.

I have been exposed to and have received the information about the subject; thus, I can respond to questions, perform relevant tasks, etc.Dr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education

Level 1


What do I do at this level?

I read material, listen to lectures, watch

videos, take notes; I pass ‘True/False’,

‘Yes/No’, ‘multiple choice’, or ‘fill in the

blank’ tests which demonstrate

my general knowledge of the subject.

I learn the vocabulary or terminology as

well as the conventions or rules associated

with the subject.Dr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education

Level 1


How will the teacher know that Student is

at this level?

The teacher will

provide verbal or written tests on

the subject that can be answered by

simply recalling the material he has

learned about this subject.


Level 1


What does the teacher do at this

level?

The teacher directs, tells, shows,

identifies, examines the subject

or competency area at this level.


Level 1


What are typical work products?

Answers to Knowledge level quizzes (‘True/False’,

‘Yes/No’, ‘fill in the blank’, or ‘multiple choice’).

Lists of definitions or relevant principles and

generalizations associated with the subject.

Modifications of example problems presented in the

textbook; for example, modest changes in numerical

values or units; i.e., solutions to problems which were

solved using ‘pattern recognition’.Dr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education

Level 1


define label listen list memorize name

read recall record relate repeat view

•What are descriptive ‘process’ verbs?


ACTIVITY 1, (5 Minutes)

Design a Question Paper of your subject to evaluate the Level of Knowledge of your students with the help of following verbs

define label Listen listmemorize name


Model paper of Pakistan Studies to test

the Knowledge (Level)

Define the desert and name five deserts in Pakistan. {7 Marks}

Label the Map. Write the name of provinces. {4}

List the rivers of Pakistan. {5}

Name the first five presidents of Pakistan {5}Dr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education

Level 2

COMPREHENSION (UNDERSTANDING


Level 2

COMPREHENSION (UNDERSTANDING)

What are typical work products?

Answers to Comprehension level quizzes and exams (‘multiple choice’

or textbook problems).

Solutions to textbook problems which include

(a) a summary of the learning objectives associated with the problem,

(b) the problem statement in the form of a clearly labeled sketch,

specifications, and what is required,

(c) a description of the general solution method (techniques and

procedures) used to solve the problem,

(d) a discussion of the solution.


Level 2

COMPREHENSION (UNDERSTANDING)

What are descriptive ‘process’ verbs?

describe discuss explain Express identify locate

recognize report restate Review solve tell



the Understanding (Level)

Describe importance of location of Pakistan {7 Marks}

Explain why did Jinnah produce 14-Points {7}

Express your views about the economy of Pakistan {5}

Identify the causes of the Fall of East Pakistan. {10}


ACTIVITY 2, (5 Minutes)Design a Question Paper of your subject

to evaluate the Level of Understanding of (your) students with the help of following verbs

describediscussexplainExpressidentify locateDr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education


Level 3

APPLICATION (INDEPENDENT PROBLEM SOLVING)

How do I know that I have reached this level?

I can recognize the need to use an idea, concept, principle, theory,

or general solution methods (techniques and

procedures) without being told and without any specific or

immediate context or clues. For example, I do not need to locate a

similar example in a textbook, nor do I need to know that an

assignment is for a particular course in order to recognize the need

to use a particular idea, etc.

I also have the ability to recognize when a certain task or project is

beyond my current competency. This level

requires Knowledge and Comprehension.Dr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education

Level 3

APPLICATION (INDEPENDENT PROBLEM

SOLVING)

I apply ideas, concepts, principles, theories, or general solution methods (techniques and procedures) that I learned at the Knowledge and Comprehension level to new situations.


Level 3


SOLVING)

How will the teacher know I am at this level?

The teacher will be able to pose general questions

such as

"How much protection from the sun is enough?"

I will know how to answer the question by

defining and solving a problem.


Level 3


SOLVING)


apply demonstrate employ illustrate interpret

operate practice recognize solve use



the Application (Level)

Interpret the relief and hydrology of Upper Indus Plane {7

Marks}

Explain why did Jinnah produce 14-Points {7}

By applying your knowledge suggest new economic activities in desert

Thar of Pakistan {5}

Illustrate the causes of the Fall of East Pakistan. {10}



Design a Question Paper of your subject to evaluate the Level of Application of the students with the help of following verbs;

apply demonstrate employ illustrate interpret



Level 4

ANALYSIS (LOGICAL ORDER, COMPONENTS)

How do I know I have reached this level?

I can explain why. I can systematically examine ideas,

concepts, principles, theories, general solution methods

(techniques and procedures), reports, etc. and separate

these into their component parts or basic elements.

I can use the results of this examination to clarify the

organization of the whole or to gain a global view.

This level requires Knowledge and Comprehension Levels

of Learning; Application is not required.


Level 4


What are typical questions I can ask myself that will

demonstrate my Analysis Level of Learning?

What are the causal relationships between the parts and how the

whole functions?

Can I explain, from the parts, why the whole does or does not

work?

Are the conclusions supported by sound reasoning?

Does the evidence provided support the hypothesis or the

conclusion?

Are the conclusions supported by facts, opinions, or an analysis of

the results?Dr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education


the Analysis (Level)

Analyze the 14-Points with Lucknow Pact 1916. {7 Marks}

Which of the following was the most important cause of the war of

Independence 1857.

Huge Empire

No law of Succession

Arrival of British {14}

Compare the Pothwar Pleatue with Baluchistan Pleatue. {10}


Level 4



analyze appraise break apart break down calculate

compare contrast debate diagram differentiate

examine experiment explain inspect inventory

question relate solveDr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education


Design a Question Paper/ Testing tool of your subject to evaluate the Level of analytical skills of the students.

Helping verbs. analyze compare examine Question debate explain

solveDr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education


Level 5

SYNTHESIS (CREATE)


I have the ability to assemble parts and elements into a unified organization or whole that requires original or creative thinking.

I recognize new problems and develop new tools to solve them.

I create my own plans, models, hypotheses, etc. for constructing solutions to problems.

This Level of Learning requires Knowledge, Comprehension, Application and Analysis Levels of Learning.Dr. ZAFAR IQBAL, Ph.D Education

Level 5

SYNTHESIS (CREATE)

What are the typical questions I can ask myself

that will demonstrate my Synthesis Level of

Learning?

Can I create a project plan?

Can I develop a model?

Can I propose a design?


Level 5

SYNTHESIS (CREATE)


Arrange assemble collect compose construct

create design formulate manage organize



Design a Question Paper or Testing Instrument of your subject to evaluate the Level of Synthesis of the students.

Arrange assemble collect compose construct



Level 6

EVALUATION (APPRECIATION)


I have the ability to judge and appreciate the value of ideas, concepts, principles, theories, or general solution methods (techniques and procedures) using appropriate criteria.

This level requires Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, and Synthesis Levels of Learning.


Level 6


What are typical statements and questions I can answer to that will demonstrate or show

my appreciation/evaluation?

I can evaluate an idea in terms of ...

For what reasons do I favor...?

Which policy do I think would result in the greatest good for the greatest

number?

Which of these models or modeling approaches is best for my current needs?

How does this report demonstrate that the design is feasible?

How does this report demonstrate the quality of the design?


Level 6


Evaluation level work products are very similar to Comprehension level work products; however, documentation will include a more extensive discussion of the work.

The content, amount, and depth of the presentation is what distinguishes Evaluation level work products from Comprehension level work products; e.g., see items a through of above.


Level 6



appraise assess choose compare estimate

(quality)

evaluate judge predict

(quality)

rate

value

select



Design a Question Paper or Testing Instrument of your subject to evaluate the Level of Evaluation of the students with the help of appraise

assess choose compare estimate (quality)

