Review:
Anderson & Krathwohl's Recall Of Bloom's Taxonomy
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Anderson & Krathwohl's recall of Bloom's Taxonomy is a revised and expanded model of the original cognitive framework designed to categorize and assess different levels of human thinking and learning. It updates Bloom’s original taxonomy, emphasizing a more dynamic and process-oriented approach to understanding cognitive processes. This revised taxonomy reorganizes the categories into a two-dimensional framework: the Knowledge Dimension (factual, conceptual, procedural, metacognitive) and the Cognitive Process Dimension (remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create). It serves as a guide for educators to develop learning objectives, assessments, and teaching strategies aligned with cognitive development stages.
Key Features
- Revised version of the original Bloom's Taxonomy focusing on clarity and practicality
- Two-dimensional framework integrating knowledge types with cognitive processes
- Emphasizes active learning and higher-order thinking skills
- Provides specific action verbs for each cognitive level to aid in curriculum design
- Focuses on measurable and observable learning outcomes
- Incorporates modern insights into cognitive processes and metacognition
Pros
- Provides a clear and comprehensive structure for designing effective educational objectives
- Helps educators target higher-order thinking skills like analysis and creation
- Enhances alignment between teaching activities and assessment methods
- Updated to reflect current understanding of cognition and learning processes
- Flexible across various educational contexts and disciplines
Cons
- Can be complex to implement fully without thorough training
- Some educators may find it challenging to adapt traditional curricula to the framework
- The categorization may oversimplify the nuanced nature of cognitive processes
- Requires ongoing evaluation and refinement to stay current with educational research