Review:
Anderson & Krathwohl's A Revision Of Bloom's Taxonomy
overall review score: 4.3
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Anderson and Krathwohl's revision of Bloom's Taxonomy updates the original educational framework to better reflect contemporary understandings of learning processes. It redefines the cognitive domain taxonomy into a two-dimensional model, encompassing cognitive process categories and knowledge dimensions, thereby providing educators with a more dynamic and nuanced tool for curriculum design, assessment, and instructional planning.
Key Features
- Two-dimensional framework combining cognitive process and knowledge dimensions
- Updated terminology (e.g., 'Remember' instead of 'Knowledge') to align with modern educational language
- Includes six cognitive process categories: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create
- Four knowledge dimensions: Factual, Conceptual, Procedural, Metacognitive
- Facilitates clearer mapping of learning objectives and assessments
- Encourages higher-order thinking skills development
Pros
- Provides a clearer and more detailed structure for designing learning objectives
- Encourages focus on higher-order thinking skills like analysis and creation
- Flexible framework adaptable across diverse educational contexts
- Improves alignment between instruction and assessment strategies
Cons
- May initially be complex for beginners unfamiliar with educational taxonomies
- Requires re-learning and adaptation from educators familiar with original Bloom's Taxonomy
- Some interpretations can be subjective when categorizing certain learning goals