Bloom's taxonomy refers to a method ofeducational engineering modern based on a good organization according to pre-established objectives. It proposes to offer learners content adapted to their expectations. To achieve the training goals, the trainer must Put yourself in the learner's shoes, measure his skills, then classify him in the six cognitive abilities of Bloom's taxonomy. We explain all the details to you.
How did Bloom's taxonomy come about?
Benjamin Bloom, an educational psychologist, invented in 1956 a new teaching method based on the segmentation of training content according to the expectations of the learner. Bloom's taxonomy is based on a classification rule based on six cognitive skills. It is about knowledge, understanding, application, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. This method proposes to locate the learner's level in one of these six levels of thought. We could eventually create a seventh one, the emergency, for people who for example still believe that the Earth is flat and other ideas that require intellectual rectification—urgent, so.
What are the important points in Bloom's taxonomy?
In its taxonomy, Bloom proposes a classification in the learning process. It therefore identifies 6 types of cognitive activities, from the easiest to the most complex. The advantage of this taxonomy is to allow the identification of the nature of the skills required by the training objective as well as its degree of complexity. The trainer must then regularly assess the learner's skills in order to monitor their progress. He will thus be able to adapt the training content according to his level.
Classify the level of learners
Bloom's taxonomy allows trainers to locate the level of each learner using reference points. They thus proceed by questioning to measure the level of skills of the person being trained. For example, ask the learner to categorize information. He is required to take up this test using his ability to analyze. At the end of this test, the trainer chooses a course adapted to the level of the learner. Thus, the training dedicated to an “emergency” level person teaches them not to believe everything that they read that is a bit shady on Twitter.
Highlighting educational goals
Bloom's taxonomy requires a clear expression of educational goals. This step is essential to mark out the course and thus facilitate its evaluation. To do this, it is essential to ask yourself a few questions. The trainer must specify his goals : for example, at the end of the training, I would like my learners to be able to fulfill the educational objectives of one of the six skills of the Bloom taxonomy. Or, I would like seventh circle learners to stop believing that we are being run by extraterrestrial reptiles. At least that.
Organizing learning
Bloom's taxonomy also requires good planning of learning sequences. The latter must start from the easy to the most complicated level. This teaching method makes it possible to logically classify learning sequences. Bloom's taxonomy is most often in the form of a flower or a table. The learning process will thus be able to progress progressively from the learner's level to much more complex levels. After “the Earth is round” and “all humans are human, even leaders, even leaders, (ill) luckily”, there is for example the step “no one is spying on your thoughts”. This is a difficult point because you have to persuade the learner to take off their aluminum foil hat.
What is the principle of Bloom's taxonomy?
Bloom's taxonomy follows the principle that competencies can be located on a continuum starting from the simplest to the most complex. It thus represents a pyramid presenting the six levels of abilities. Standard teaching methods generally only adopt the first three levels of the pyramid. The other three skills describe higher cognitive abilities. They are on an equal footing and therefore constitute the base of the pyramid.
Retain knowledge
The stage of knowledge of Bloom's taxonomy consists in test the ability of the trained person to assimilate information. For example, ask her if she remembers a date when a particular event took place. Who questions are usually answered by the stage of acquaintance? , why? , what? , where? and when?. The keywords used to assess are generally: find, choose, how to define, how to define, list, name, link, recall, say and select. You ask “who built the pyramids of Egypt”, we answer “the aliens”, here is a clue about the stadium where the person concerned is.
Understand the message
The comprehension stage requires learners to understand the information they have learned. Following the assessment, they must be able to give an interpretation of the facts. To find out if the learner has reached this level of understanding, use key words such as: compare, contrast, interpret, demonstrate, extend, explain, illustrate, rephrase, summarize, summarize, summarize, summarize, summarize, and display. The level of understanding described by Bloom's taxonomy requires the learner to be able to remember and interpret information. Example: explain why, if the Earth is flat, the oceans do not flow from the edge.
Applying the principle
At the stage of application described by Bloom's taxonomy, Trainees must be able to use the knowledge acquired to solve a problem. For example, an apprentice lawyer is required to solve a legal problem by using the constitution and amendments. At this stage, the teacher uses the following key words: develop, apply, build, build, choose, maintain, use, experiment, organize, solve, solve, select, and plan. Here, we would have “solve the ocean problem: in fact, the Earth is round”.
Complex set analysis
At the analysis stage of Bloom's taxonomy, the learner must overcome simple knowledge and understanding of information. He must gather all his knowledge to analyze the character and reach a personalized conclusion. At this point, the trainer uses key words such as dissect, compare, discover, discover, distinguish, distinguish, inspect, divide, examine, investigate, test, relationships, pattern, function, function, function, function, hypothesis, conclusion. “Investigating gravity”, “the indispensable functions of the laws of physics”, there are a lot of possibilities.
Issue a summary
At the synthesis stage, Learners must use all the information acquired to come up with new theories or to make a prediction. To get to this stage, they need to synthesize the information until they reach a conclusion. To request a summary, use key words such as invent, compose, compile, compile, compile, combine, create, design, formulate, propose, discuss, change, change, modify, modify, develop, and produce. Example: inventing a way to stop people from believing in conspiracy theories (or at least skipping the dumbest ones).
Do an evaluation
The assessment corresponds to the highest level of Bloom's taxonomy. Learners should evaluate the information provided to reach a conclusion. The trainer should use key words such as prioritize, assess, review, explain, disprove, infer, and perceive. At this stage, learners need to do a self-assessment, but also assess other learners. Well, when you start with conspiracy theorists, the result can be quite random: an encouraging “I am less ignorant than before” for one, a sad “your course is a conspiracy, I reported you on Twitter” for the other. Nevertheless, smile, trainers: you will have already helped some of them.
