Bloom S Taxonomy, Skill Levels, and Learning Objectives

Bloom’s Taxonomy, Skill Levels, and Learning Objectives

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COGNITIVE DOMAIN – INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

Low level skills / Knowledge
Recall of data or information. / Define
Match
Memorize
Recognize / Distinguish
Identify
Name
Select / Inquire
List
Recall
Relate / Label
Record
Repeat
Knowledge Examples
* Define terms identified in the glossary for this course from memory
* Identify the levels and domains of Bloom’s Taxonomy
Comprehension
Demonstrate understanding of info, ideas, or things. / Generalize
Give examples
Predict
Rearrange
Translate / Comment
Demonstrate
Explain
Restate
Transform / Describe
Paraphrase
Report
Review
Summarize / Discuss
Illustrate
Infer
Interpret
Locate
Comprehension Examples
* Give examples of the psychological principles discussed in this course * Explain the project management process as taught in this course
Mid level skills / Application
Use info, ideas, or things in a new situation. / Apply
Organize
Restructure
Solve / Classify
Select
Dramatize
Sketch / Operate
Calculate
Generalize
Use / Demonstrate
Illustrate Practice
Transfer
Application Examples
* Prepare financial statements, given relevant data * Perform the operations taught in this course accurately, while being observed
Analysis
Examine smaller aspects of info, ideas, or things. / Distinguish
Discriminate
Compare
Deduce
Differentiate / Classify
Analyze
Categorize
Diagram
Describe / Inspect
Debate
Inventory
Question
Examine / Subdivide
Experiment
Test
Contrast
Troubleshoot
Analysis Examples
* Troubleshoot the system learned in this course to determine where the problem is * Examine your workplace and classify various examples of communication problems
High level skills / Synthesis
Bring various info, ideas, or things together cohesively. / Design
Plan
Solve
Produce
Integrate
Merge / Adapt
Argue
Change
Construct
Blend
Coordinate / Implement
Defend
Inspect
Propose
Incorporate
Consolidate / Modify
Recommend
Debate
Compile
Combine
Reconcile
Synthesis Examples
* Compile a manual for front line personnel based on the principles of this course * Recommend a design
Evaluation
Make supported judgments about info, ideas, or things. / Judge
Consider
Conclude
Evaluate / Weigh options
Criticize
Appraise
Rate / Compare
Value
Assess
Revise / Propose
Measure
Score
Select
Evaluation Examples
* Propose corrective strategies based on the information gathered
* Assess a business plan using the principles learned in the course

PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN – PHYSICAL SKILLS

Low level skills / Imitation Copy some observed act or skill requiring neuro-muscular coordination. / Arrange
Duplicate
Locate / Trace
Point to
Copy / Move
Repeat
Imitation Example
* Repeat the steps involved in object assembly
Manipulation
Perform a psychomotor skill following directions. / Complete
Identify
Assemble / Duplicate
Execute
Adjust / Move
Manipulation Example
* Adjust all the equipment settings for maximum performance
Mid level skills / Precision
Control skill in order to reduce errors and improve accuracy and exactness. / Assemble
Calibrate
Construct / Grind
Cut
Measure / Mix
Fix
Precision Example
* Type 30 words a minute consistently
High level skills / Articulation
Coordinate a series of psychomotor skills maintaining accuracy and control
Naturalization
Perform skill automatically, naturally, and spontaneously

AFFECTIVE DOMAIN – ATTITUDES, VALUES, AND BELIEFS

Low level skills / Receiving
Willingness to receive, listen to, and think about certain affective behaviours / Accept
Listen
Identify / Select
Describe
Respond / Tolerate
View
Acknowledge
Receiving Example
* Listen respectfully to the ideas expressed by a colleague
Responding
Willingness to actively participate in or discuss the affective behaviour / Approve
Answer
Practice / Comply
Discuss
Reflect / Accept responsibility for
Ask
Responding Example
* Ask questions to understand beliefs
Mid level skills / Valuing
Recognizes the value of a certain behaviour and demonstrates it on a consistent basis. / Demonstrate
Differentiate
Initiate
Justify / Share
Support
Invite
Choose / Assume responsibility for
Associate with
Valuing Examples
* Share examples of decisions made that supported collaboration
Organizing
Brings together complex and disparate values and seeks to resolve conflicts / Formulate
Defend
Abstract / Define
Alter
Relate / Identify with
Adhere to
Integrate
Organizing Example
* Defend a leadership decision in terms of the company’s values and beliefs
High level skills / Characterization
Values characterize behaviour over a long period of time, becoming part of the person’s character. / Discriminate
Behave
Serve
Complete / Vote
Qualify
Verify
Practice / Exemplify
Defend
Articulate a philosophy of
Characterization Example
* Gain a reputation as a teacher that engages students and demands excellence