Session 10

• Mathematics
• Foundation Degree

Element 2 - Supporting Education 

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Session 10

T - Levels in Education and Early Years 

ZE30801

Learning Objectives 

By the end of the session all learners will be able to: 

• Understand Benjamin Bloom's taxonomy theory. 
• Explore how Bloom's taxonomy can be applied in classroom experiences. 
• Apply Bloom's taxonomy through practical application through out the session.

Define the term
'privation' in relation
to Michael Rutter?

What age is the sensorimotor stage in relation to Paiget's cognitive development theory?

1. 2-7 years
2. 1 - 4 years
3. 0 - 2 years
4. All ages

Who is Benjamin Bloom?

Benjamin Bloom focused on the importance of improving curriculum design and the nature of examinations with the intent to stretch and challenge learners to think beyond what they already know.

Bloom's taxonomy is used in our teaching approaches, the way we structure a specific activity and the expectations of that activity. Often used from Primary Education to higher Education.

Bloom's Taxonomy

One of the most important foundations on which much of education is based on, students need to master the lower levels before they can progress up the hierarchy.

Taxonomy is knowledge to help and improve cognition levels in education, the way we think and approach tasks is influenced by different taxonomy levels. 

There are 6 proposed levels of knowledge. 

Level 1 - Knowledge

Level 2 - Comprehension

Level 3 - Application

Level 4- Analysis 

Level 5 - Synthesis 

Level 6 - Evaluation 

Level 1 - Knowledge & Level 2 - Understanding

Knowledge and understanding is all about recall and remembering learnt information,  you might be able to recall the definition of a word or the flavours of your favourite biscuit. 

 For example: You would expect students to have knowledge of a specific word before they are able to use and apply it.

You will now try this. I want you to create a mind map of how you would expect a biscuit to taste. Is it crunchy? Soft? Chocolaty?  

Level 3 - application 

Application is when a student can take their knowledge and apply it in context.  The aim is to use the foundations of knowledge you already have and able to vocalise and remember this. Often answering questions and problem solving. 

Your task - Ask your friend different questions about their biscuit, there's no limitations to how many questions you can ask. You need to ask enough to have a good understanding of their biscuit. 

Level 4 - Analysis 

Being able to analyse involves us being able to take apart the knowledge we have. Understanding how different concepts can be compared or categorised. 

Task: 

Step 1 - Help your self to a biscuit. 

Step 2 - Walk around the room and find someone from a different table. Compare your biscuit with their biscuit. 

What makes your biscuits different? Do they taste different? Do they look different? Why?

Level 5 - Synthesis / Level 6 - Evaluation 

Being able to synthesis or evaluate involves evolve knowledge you already have and applying it in different context.

In this phase you are able to state your point and answer all questions clearly and concisely. For example: If someone questions you about your biscuit you should have enough knowledge to apply this in different context.

Often a verbal debate is a good way of stating your point 

Task - In small groups you are going to role play and engage in a debate where you are justifying your point.

Application Task - Blooms Taxonomy

Create a leaflet to explain the theory of Blooms Taxonomy. 

This can be very visual. 

Create this resource to help you remember this theory and each stage of the taxonomy hierarchy.