This document discusses Bloom's Taxonomy and Anderson's revised version, which provide frameworks for classifying educational goals and objectives. It then provides examples of acceptable evidences for assessing learner understanding at each level of cognitive ability, from remembering to evaluating. These include tools like multiple choice tests, flashcards, essays, and projects. The conclusion emphasizes that Bloom's Taxonomy is useful for gaining insights into learner progress and developing teaching strategies matched to their abilities.
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1. Determining
Acceptable Evidences
to Show Learners'
Understanding
Bloom and Anderson's hierarchy of objectives of teaching is crucial in
gauging students' understanding. Let's explore how to determine
acceptable evidences at each cognitive level.
by Ganesh Wagh
2. Introduction
Bloom's Taxonomy
Bloom's Taxonomy is a hierarchical framework
that classifies educational goals based on
students' ability to learn new material and use it
effectively.
Anderson's Hierarchy of Objectives
of Teaching
Anderson developed a revised version of Bloom's
Taxonomy that included four knowledge
dimensions, resulting in a comprehensive go-to
reference for educators.
3. Remembering
Multiple Choice Test
Require learners to recall basic information
quickly by answering multiple-choice questions.
Flashcards
Use flashcards to test learners' memory by asking
them to recall definitions or key concepts.
Fill in the Blank Exercises
Test learners' ability to recall specific information
by requiring them to complete sentences with
the correct answer.
Matching Activities
Use matching activities to test learners' memory
of pairs of terms or definitions.
4. Understanding
1 Reinforcement Instruction
Let learners explain the topic in their own
words to build a strong foundation of
understanding.
2
Interpretation Exercises
Encourage learners to interpret new
information and make inferences based
on this understanding.
3 Real-World Scenarios
Present real-world scenarios and
challenge learners to explain the
material's applicability in these contexts.
5. Applying
Laboratory
Assignments
Organize lab assignments that
require learners to apply
theoretical knowledge to real-
world situations and contexts.
Situation-Based
Questions
Challenge learners to apply
critical thinking skills and
creativity to develop new
solutions in solving problems.
Engineering
Assignments
Design projects that require
learners to apply theoretical
concepts to engineering
solutions that can solve real-
world challenges.
6. Analyzing
1 Critical Thinking
Exercises
Create exercises that
challenge learners to
evaluate the credibility of
sources and apply critical
thinking skills to navigate
complex information.
2 Cause and Effect
Activities
Design cause and effect
activities that require
learners to recognize
patterns and predict how
they can impact real-world
situations.
3 Peer Review Activities
Encourage learners to review and provide feedback on other
learners' work, building their analysis and critical evaluation skills.
7. Creating
Collaborative Projects
Organize group projects that require learners to
collaborate on unique solutions to complex, real-
world problems.
Design Activities
Encourage learners to design and develop new
ideas, products, or technology based on the
knowledge gained from the course.
8. Evaluating
Essay Questions Develop essay questions that require learners to
demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of a
particular topic and how it can be applied in real-
life situations.
Case Studies Present case studies that engage learners in
decision-making processes and require them to
evaluate potential solutions and their implications.
Portfolio Projects Encourage learners to develop portfolios that
showcase their learning journey throughout the
course and how they have achieved their
objectives.
9. Conclusion
Benefit of Bloom and Anderson's
hierarchy of objectives of teaching
Bloom and Anderson's hierarchy of objectives of
teaching has a crucial role to play in providing
valuable insights into learners' understanding and
evaluating their progress in a structured manner.
Takeaways
What we have learned today will help us in
developing teaching strategies that provide
learners with the right set of challenges that
match their cognitive and intellectual abilities.