Bloom's Taxonomy outdated today?

Question

Or does it endure for some reason(s)...

Answer 1

Bloom's Taxonomy endures because it allows teachers to measure learning more objectively. This system isn't just about higher order thinking; it's about using verbs that describe outward, observable behavior that indicates learning has taken place.

For example, "know" is not part of the taxonomy. That's because you can't observe when someone "knows" or doesn't. Instead, the taxonomy uses verbs like "list", "define", and "contrast". These can be observed and measured via writing, speaking, or acting. Therefore, teachers can make assessments on student's mastery which can be independently verified. You might not get two teachers giving the exact same grade, but both can look at a student's work and assess whether they "listed" or not.

Answer 2

Bloom's Taxonomy is a wonderful tool, but schools push it down your throat. Our principal walks through our rooms to make sure we are asking the higher order thinking questions from the top of the taxonomy. Sometimes they just aren't appropriate at that time because we still need to build the basic knowledge they haven't acquired yet. So you ask a "HOT" at that time and the kids don't have a clue. You have to walk them through it which is good too--but sometimes they just need to get an answer right on their own. Like I said it's a valuable tool that administrators should trust teachers to use at appropriate times.

Answer 3

I don't know why it would be outdated. As new teaching styles come along, the level of thinking skills is often just blended right in with it. Although I don't officially say "according to Bloom's Taxonomy" I do reference higher level thinking skills as opposed to the lower ones, especially when making test questions.

Answer 4

Blooms taxonomy is not outdated. It serves a platform for other theories of higher thinking. It has often been mis interpreted as a step ladder instead of a flow of continuity.

Answer 5

Not really. As a teacher, you always want to engage your students at a higher-level of thinking. Teachers should always structure their lessons and assignments to incorporate higher-order questioning, application, and hands-on experiences. Even if you do not formally incorporate the principles of Bloom's Taxonomy, there are ways to implement them into the curriculum to make ensure that you are effectively teaching the students.

Answer 6

Bloom's Taxonomy is not outdated.

Answer 7

A HUGE majority percentage of questions on every state bar exam, every school achievement test, every driver s license exam test, and most professional licensure exams, such as the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) and other behavioral science and teaching licensing exams....... USE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS. So, we teach our students in-class via Bloom s Taxonomy, only to assess their readiness for professional licensure by using multiple-choice questions. If MC format is bad, why is perpetuated to such high magnitude, and why is "the last line of defense in demonstrating professional competence" so reliant on MC questions?

Answer 8

Bloom's was once dead but has made a comeback in the area of curriculum development. As high stakes testings, and standards based instruction become a greater focus, using bloom's as a curricular framework is starting to become more popular again.

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Answer 9

Since your question looks for only one lesson I would limit myself to your query status. The value of humanity is falling apart too rapidly in today's world as a result of which so much of violence world wide. What we need to teach is to ask to respect social bindings and human values specially to the upcoming generation. Other positive things would follow automatically.

Answer 10

I hope it endures because our county here in West Virginia is pushing it down our throats - posters on the wall, incorporated into observation evaluations, etc.
The problem with it is that it assumes that all students are at the same levels, so you have to devise different questions and assignments to vary your teaching approach/technique - which I would HOPE that teachers would do ANYWAY!!