Yet more Learning Theories!! Blooms Taxonomies Bloom (1956) asserted that: “many teachers prize knowledge because of the simplicity with which it can be taught or learned.” “It is not how much knowledge an individual possesses, but what the individual can do with the knowledge that characterises intelligence.” Anon

Bloom’s Taxonomy... …and the Three Learning Domains Benjamin Bloom

Bloom’s Taxonomy Bloom’s Taxonomy is a reflection of different forms of thinking as an active process. There are six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy Bloom’s is divided into two areas –H–High order thinking –L–Lower level thinking

Three Higher Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Three Lower Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying

The Three Learning Domains Cognitive –(–(Knowledge) Affective –(–(Attitude) Psychomotor –(–(Skills)

The Three Learning Domains Defined… Cognitive –i–involves knowledge and the development of intellectual skills Affective –I–Involves how we deal with things emotionally i.e. feelings Psychomotor –i–includes physical movement i.e. coordination and motor-skill

Education Implications It is important to use Bloom’s six levels of taxonomy in the classroom when planning activities and making tests. Remember to consider the three learning domains when creating lessons and activities for your classroom.

How do I use this in the classroom? When creating activities for your class have the entire class complete an activity at the first two levels and then provide choices for activities at the remaining higher levels of thinking. It is also a good idea to have a Bloom’s Taxonomy Poster in the classroom.

Example Products for Teachers Remembering –D–Definition, fact, workbook, worksheet, list, label… Understanding –R–Recitation, summary, collection, explanation, show and tell… Applying –P–Photograph, presentation, illustration, simulation…

Analyzing –G–Graph, spreadsheet, checklist, outline, report, database… Evaluating –D–Debate, panel, persuasive speech, conclusion… Creating –F–Film, story, song, project, painting…

Unit 2 - Applying Theories and Principles for Planning and Enabling Inclusive Learning and Teaching