Running Head: Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning

Domains

Paper on

Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Domains

Written by

Kartik Radhakrishna

Student number: 1010301

Submitted to:

Dr. Christian Tabi Amponsah

MBA – 515 Research Methodology

 Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Domains

Table of Contents

Title Page Number

Abstract 3

Body 3

Cognitive Domain 4

Affective Domain 5

Psychomotor Domain 6

Critical Thinking 6

Creative Thinking 6

Synergy & Use of taxonomy in strategic planning and

Technology rich project 7

Conclusion 7

Reference 8

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Abstract

This paper talks about what is Bloom’s Taxonomy of learning domains, its usefulness in

strategic planning. Critical and creative thinking aspects have been touched upon while the

reflection of learning domains on technology rich projects is looked. Simple research conducted

by reading various journals, browsing websites related to Bloom’s taxonomy paved way to

writing this paper whilst also answering some key questions answered as part of home work

number 1 by Dr. Tabi in MBA 515 class is answered.

Body

Bloom’s Taxonomy of learning domains is classification of objectives of learning meant not

just too academic understanding. It has been classified into 3 domains and further into 5

categories for 1 domain and 6 for another and 7 for the remaining.

The name Bloom’s Taxonomy came from the name of the editor of the handbook The Taxonomy

of Educational Objectives, The Classification of Educational Goals, Handbook 1 (Editor:

Benjamin Bloom 1956), along with authors M. D. Englehart, E. J. Furst, W. H. Hill, and David

Krathwohl. Bloom’s part of the taxonomy was pertaining to Cognitive Domain. This was later

revised by his student L. Anderson in the year 2001 is shown in the table below. Authors D.

Krathwohl and W. H. Hill made further revisions to the taxonomy domain of psychomotor at a

later date. The table also makes it easy to understand Bloom’s taxonomy and the various

domains, the changes that were incorporated later on. The categories of domains overlap each

other and are ordered from lowest to highest in terms of value.

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Bloom’s Taxonomy - Cognitive Domain

Original Domain Understanding New Domain

Bloom’s (1956) (Meaning) L. Anderson (2001)

Knowledge Recollecting data/ information Remembering

Comprehension Understanding the meaning Understanding

Application Apt use of concepts learned Applying

Distinguish and identify

Analysis Analyzing
components of concepts

Synthesis Building blocks with pieces Evaluating

Evaluation Prejudice on the blocks build Creating

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Bloom’s Taxonomy - Affective Domain

Original Domain
Understanding
Krathwohl, Bloom, Masia
(Meaning)
(1973)

Receiving Lending ears/ Passive listening

Participate and actively take

Responding part in what is being listened
to

Attaching oneself/ believe

Valuing
certain aspects

Distinguish and identify

components of concepts.
Organizing
Overlaps with synthesis
category of cognitive domain

Addition of values to existing

Characterizing
morale

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Bloom’s Taxonomy – Psychomotor Domain

Original Domain Understanding

Simpson (1972) (Meaning)

Trigger of stimulation
Perception
from sense

Set Mindset to act

Instructed action/
Guided Response
Training phase

Next advanced phase

Mechanism
of training

Complex Overt Performance without

Response hesitation. Skilled

Highly skilled to carry

Adaptation
out special tasks

Creative output based

Origination
on expertise gained

Critical Thinking –

The ability to think involving process of logic and reasoning inculcating associated analysis

of pros and cons with foreseeing capability along with holistic picture.

Creative Thinking –

A person’s ability to thinking out of the box. Being imaginative with fresh thoughts which are

original, lucid and non- stereo typical.

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The learning domains are a clear reflection of being synergic to technology- rich. The

psychomotor domain in particular is articulated towards how a student/ trainee have to go

through the stages of technology. While the cognitive domain pertains to strategic planning of an

organization and affective domain out lays the path for human resources and interfaces.

Conclusion

Bloom’s Taxonomy of learning domains is a very cohesive taxonomy which is very critical

for every student who undertake research and also for continuous improvement at both academic

and career levels.

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Reference

Retrieved on February 8, 2011, from Learning & Teaching website,

http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/bloomtax.htm

Anonymous, February 8, 2011 from website,

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html

Retrieved on February 9, 2011, from Mind Tools website

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_86.htm

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