TEFL IIITEFL IIIBloom`s Taxonomy Bloom`s Taxonomy

(Classification of learning (Classification of learning objectives)objectives)

Presentation objectivesPresentation objectives

Develop a better understanding of Develop a better understanding of the three categories of learning the three categories of learning objectives objectives

Differentiate the three domains of Differentiate the three domains of

Bloom’s taxonomy Bloom’s taxonomy

History of Bloom’s TaxonomyHistory of Bloom’s TaxonomyBloom’s Taxonomy was created in 1948 by psychologist Benjamin Bloom and several colleagues. Originally developed as a method of classifying educational goals for student performance evaluation, Bloom’s Taxonomy has been revised over the years and is still utilized in education today.

CLASSIFICATION OF LEARNIG CLASSIFICATION OF LEARNIG OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

Cognitive DomainCognitive Domain

Affective DomainAffective Domain

Psychomotor Psychomotor DomainDomain

1.1. Cognitive domainCognitive domain involves mental involves mental operations at all levelsoperations at all levels

2.2. Affective domainAffective domain involves feelings, involves feelings, attitudes, and values at various levelsattitudes, and values at various levels

1.1. Psychomotor domainPsychomotor domain involves involves development of the body and skills it development of the body and skills it performs,performs, physical skills at all levelsphysical skills at all levels

BLOOM’S THREE CATEGORIES OF BLOOM’S THREE CATEGORIES OF LEARNIG OBJECTIVESLEARNIG OBJECTIVES

Cognitive DomainCognitive Domain

1.1. involves mental involves mental operations at all operations at all levelslevels Knowledge

ComprehensionApplicationAnalysisSynthesisEvaluation

LevelCognitive classificationdomain

Verbs Used for Objectives

Lowest level Knowledge define, memorize, repeat, record, list, recall, name, relate, collect, label,

specify, cite, enumerate, tell, recount

  Comprehension restate, summarize, discuss, describe, recognize, explain, express, identify, locate, report, retell, review, translate

  Application exhibit, solve, interview, simulate, apply, employ, use, demonstrate, dramatize, practice, illustrate, operate, calculate, show, experiment

Higher levels Analysis

interpret, classify, analyze, arrange, differentiate, group, compare, organize, contrast, examine, scrutinize, survey, categorize, dissect, probe, inventory, investigate, question, discover, text, inquire, distinguish, detect, diagram, inspect

  Synthesis

compose, setup, plan, prepare, propose, imagine, produce, hypothesize, invent, incorporate, develop, generalize, design, originate, formulate, predict, arrange, contrive, assemble, concoct, construct, systematize, create

  Evaluationjudge, assess, decide, measure, appraise, estimate, evaluate, infer, rate, deduce, compare, score, value, predict, revise, choose, conclude, recommend, select, determine, criticize

1. Knowledge1. Knowledge

It is defined as the remembering of It is defined as the remembering of previously learned material. Bringing the previously learned material. Bringing the appropriate information to mind is the appropriate information to mind is the only requirement. only requirement.

define, memorize, repeat, record, list, recall, name, relate, collect, label, specify, cite, enumerate, tell, recount

2. Comprehension2. Comprehension It is defined as the ability to grasp the It is defined as the ability to grasp the

meaning of material based on prior meaning of material based on prior learninglearning

restate, summarize, discuss, describe,recognize, explain, express, identify, locate,report, retell, review, translate

33. . ApplicationApplication

It refers to the ability to use learned It refers to the ability to use learned material in a new situation, different from material in a new situation, different from the original learning context. the original learning context.

exhibit, solve, interview, simulate, apply, employ,use, demonstrate, dramatize, practice, illustrate,operate, calculate, show, experiment

  

4. Analysis4. Analysis It refers to the ability to break down material into It refers to the ability to break down material into

its component parts so that its organizational its component parts so that its organizational structure may be understood. structure may be understood.

interpret, classify, analyze, arrange, differentiate,group, compare, organize, contrast, examine, scrutinize, survey, categorize, dissect, probe, inventory, investigate, question, discover, text, inquire, distinguish, detect, diagram, inspect

5. Synthesis5. Synthesis

It refers to the ability to integrate It refers to the ability to integrate ideas into a new product or plan ideas into a new product or plan

compose, setup, plan, prepare, propose, imagine,produce, hypothesize, invent, incorporate, develop, generalize, design, originate, formulate,predict, arrange, contrive, assemble, concoct, construct, systematize, create

6. Evaluation6. Evaluation

It is concerned with the ability to It is concerned with the ability to judge/critique whether information or judge/critique whether information or an argument is good or bad based on an argument is good or bad based on specific standards/criteriaspecific standards/criteria

judge, assess, decide, measure, appraise, estimate, evaluate, infer, rate, deduce, compare,score, value, predict, revise, choose, conclude, recommend, select, determine, criticize

Psychomotor DomainPsychomotor Domain

involves development of the body and skills it performs: physical skills at all levels

Reflex movements Fundamental

movements Perceptual abilities Physical abilities Skilled movements Nondiscursive

communication

Reflex movements:Reflex movements:The basis of all The basis of all movementsmovements

stretchstretchinhibitinhibitrelaxrelax extendextendshortenshorten lengthenlengthentensetense straighten straighten

FundamentalFundamentalMovementsMovements

slideslide walkwalkrunrun jumpjumpgraspgrasp reachreachsupportsupport handlehandlecrawlcrawl creepcreepgraspgrasp tightentighten

Perceptual abilitiesPerceptual abilities

catchcatch bouncebounceeateat writewritebalancebalance bendbenddraw from memorydraw from memorydistinguish by distinguish by touchingtouching

Physical abilitiesPhysical abilities

improveimprove increaseincreasestopstop endureendurestartstart touchtouchbendbendmove preciselymove precisely

Skilled movementsSkilled movements

play the pianoplay the pianofilefileskateskatejugglejugglepaint paint fencefencegolf golf

NondiscoursiveNondiscoursiveCommunicationCommunicationgesturegesturestandstandsitsitexpress faciallyexpress faciallydance skillfullydance skillfullyperform skillfullyperform skillfullypaint skillfullypaint skillfullydance skillfullydance skillfully

Affective DomainAffective Domain

1.1. involves feelings, involves feelings, attitudes, and values attitudes, and values at various levelsat various levels

ReceivingReceivingResponding Responding ValuingValuingOrganizationOrganizationCharacterizationCharacterization

WRITING AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVESWRITING AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES

These objectives focus on changing learners’ These objectives focus on changing learners’ attitudesattitudes

The expression of these often involves The expression of these often involves statements of opinions, beliefs, or an assessment statements of opinions, beliefs, or an assessment of worth (Smith & Ragan, 1999). of worth (Smith & Ragan, 1999).

They deal almost exclusively with internal They deal almost exclusively with internal feelings and conditions that can only be feelings and conditions that can only be artificially observed externally; therefore, their artificially observed externally; therefore, their assessment is usually difficultassessment is usually difficult

RECEIVING: RECEIVING:

Students begin to demonstrate an awareness of theStudents begin to demonstrate an awareness of theimportance of learningimportance of learning

They are willing to attend to classroom activity They are willing to attend to classroom activity

They willingly read or hearThey willingly read or hear

accept accept listen tolisten toattempt attempt perceiveperceivebe alert tobe alert to obeyobeyshow tolerance ofshow tolerance of

RESPONDING: RESPONDING:

Students show a new behavior as a result of Students show a new behavior as a result of experienceexperience

Begin to participate in class activitiesBegin to participate in class activities Complete assigned homework Complete assigned homework Participate in class discussion Participate in class discussion Volunteer for tasks Volunteer for tasks Show interest in the subject Show interest in the subject Enjoy helping others Enjoy helping others

challenge challenge replyreply supportsupportansweranswer visit visit approveapproveselect select continuecontinue follow alongfollow along

VALUING:VALUING:

Students begin to find the class worthwhile, Students begin to find the class worthwhile, showing definite involvement or commitment. showing definite involvement or commitment.

Demonstrate beliefs in the democratic process Demonstrate beliefs in the democratic process Show concern for the welfare of others Show concern for the welfare of others Demonstrate problem solving attitude Demonstrate problem solving attitude Demonstrate commitment to social improvementDemonstrate commitment to social improvement

defenddefend assumeassume displaydisplaysupportsupport offer offer participateparticipatechoosechoose attainattainacceptacceptbecome committed tobecome committed to

ORGANIZATIONORGANIZATIONStudents integrate a new value into one’s general set of Students integrate a new value into one’s general set of valuesvalues

Recognizes the need for balance between Recognizes the need for balance between freedom and responsibility freedom and responsibility

Accepts responsibility for his or her own behavior Accepts responsibility for his or her own behavior Understands and accepts own strengths and Understands and accepts own strengths and

limitations limitations Formulates a life plan in harmony with his Formulates a life plan in harmony with his

abilities, interest, beliefsabilities, interest, beliefs

judgejudge volunteervolunteer sharesharedisputedispute organizeorganize

CHARACTERIZATIONCHARACTERIZATIONStudents demonstrate internalization of the newStudents demonstrate internalization of the newvaluevalue

Demonstrate self-reliance in working Demonstrate self-reliance in working independently independently

Cooperate in group activities Cooperate in group activities There is punctuality and self disciplineThere is punctuality and self discipline

consistently, join, participateconsistently, join, participate believebelievepracticepractice continue tocontinue tocarry outcarry out

Your turnYour turn Name the corresponding domain for each Name the corresponding domain for each

of the following objectivesof the following objectives

1.Compare cognitive & affective domains.1.Compare cognitive & affective domains.2.Listen attentively to the presentation about 2.Listen attentively to the presentation about Bloom’s taxonomy.Bloom’s taxonomy.3.Design a way to write objectives that combine 3.Design a way to write objectives that combine two domains.two domains.4.Define levels of cognitive domain.4.Define levels of cognitive domain.5.Perform classroom commands given by the 5.Perform classroom commands given by the teacher.teacher.6. Attend optional review sessions.6. Attend optional review sessions.7. Create a floor exercise routine.7. Create a floor exercise routine.

8. Judge effectiveness of writing objectives using 8. Judge effectiveness of writing objectives using taxonomy.taxonomy.

9. Elaborate a creative Christmas card.9. Elaborate a creative Christmas card.

10. Respect his/her classmates’ personal opinions.10. Respect his/her classmates’ personal opinions.

11. Pronounce the alphabet letters correctly.11. Pronounce the alphabet letters correctly.

12. Define orally the terms of planning, instructional 12. Define orally the terms of planning, instructional goals and learning objectives.goals and learning objectives.

13. Demonstrate the process of preparing a cooking 13. Demonstrate the process of preparing a cooking recipe.recipe.

14. Appreciate tourist places in our country.14. Appreciate tourist places in our country.

15. Classify countable and uncountable nouns.15. Classify countable and uncountable nouns.

16. Contrast quality of life in the city and in the 16. Contrast quality of life in the city and in the country side.country side.

17. Read a paragraph on daily routines without 17. Read a paragraph on daily routines without mispronouncing any word.mispronouncing any word.

18. Write an original composition about their last 18. Write an original composition about their last vacation.vacation.

19. Listen while others express their point of view.19. Listen while others express their point of view.

20. Evaluate the teachers’ role in the public school20. Evaluate the teachers’ role in the public school

21. Answer a call for volunteers to plan a tree in a 21. Answer a call for volunteers to plan a tree in a public treepublic tree

22. Choose nutritious food over junk food22. Choose nutritious food over junk food

23. Differentiate healthy food from unhealthy food23. Differentiate healthy food from unhealthy food

23. Mime at least ten action verbs23. Mime at least ten action verbs

The students will………..The students will………..

11. identify on a map the mountain ranges . identify on a map the mountain ranges of eastern United States.of eastern United States.

2. volunteer to tidy up the storage room.2. volunteer to tidy up the storage room.

3. continue shooting free throws until the student3. continue shooting free throws until the student can successfully complete 80% of the attempts.can successfully complete 80% of the attempts.

4. accurately calculate the length of the4. accurately calculate the length of thehypotenuse.hypotenuse.

5. perform a piano concert.5. perform a piano concert.

6. translate a favorite poem into English.6. translate a favorite poem into English.

7. define lesson plan, syllabus and curriculum in 7. define lesson plan, syllabus and curriculum in their own words. their own words.

8. pantomime a word given to him or her by the 8. pantomime a word given to him or her by the teacher. teacher.

9. show awareness of class proceedings 9. show awareness of class proceedings

10. evaluate a book report using the appropriate 10. evaluate a book report using the appropriate criteriacriteria

11. evaluate positive and negative aspects about 11. evaluate positive and negative aspects about blood sportsblood sports

12. name the months of the year12. name the months of the year

13. identify at least five colors13. identify at least five colors

14.distinguish transitive from intransitive verbs14.distinguish transitive from intransitive verbs

15. express strong opinions on issues under 15. express strong opinions on issues under discussion discussion

16. explain the purpose of a placement test, 16. explain the purpose of a placement test, progress test and an achievement testprogress test and an achievement test

17. criticize arguments and positions presented in 17. criticize arguments and positions presented in classclass

18. 18. willingly answer questions. willingly answer questions.

19. identify a woolen fabric by its feel19. identify a woolen fabric by its feel

20. operate a tape recorder appropriately20. operate a tape recorder appropriately