BLOOM’S THOUGHT

BLOOM’S THOUGHT

DR. WIDIATMOKO

cognitive domain
level	category or 'level'	behavior descriptions	examples of activity to be trained, or demonstration and evidence to be measured	'key words' (verbs which describe the activity to be trained or measured at each level)
1	Knowledge	recall or recognise information	multiple-choice test, recount facts or statistics, recall a process, rules, definitions; quote law or procedure	arrange, define, describe, label, list, memorise, recognise, relate, reproduce, select, state
2	Comprehension	understand meaning, re-state data in one's own words, interpret, extrapolate, translate	explain or interpret meaning from a given scenario or statement, suggest treatment, reaction or solution to given problem, create examples or metaphors	explain, reiterate, reword, critique, classify, summarise, illustrate, translate, review, report, discuss, re-write, estimate, interpret, theorise, paraphrase, reference, example
3	Application	use or apply knowledge, put theory into practice, use knowledge in response to real circumstances	put a theory into practical effect, demonstrate, solve a problem, manage an activity	use, apply, discover, manage, execute, solve, produce, implement, construct, change, prepare, conduct, perform, react, respond, role-play
4	Analysis	interpret elements, organizational principles, structure, construction, internal relationships; quality, reliability of individual components	identify constituent parts and functions of a process or concept, or de-construct a methodology or process, making qualitative assessment of elements, relationships, values and effects; measure requirements or needs	analyse, break down, catalogue, compare, quantify, measure, test, examine, experiment, relate, graph, diagram, plot, extrapolate, value, divide
5	Synthesis (create/build)	develop new unique structures, systems, models, approaches, ideas; creative thinking, operations	develop plans or procedures, design solutions, integrate methods, resources, ideas, parts; create teams or new approaches, write protocols or contingencies	develop, plan, build, create, design, organise, revise, formulate, propose, establish, assemble, integrate, re-arrange, modify
6	Evaluation	assess effectiveness of whole concepts, in relation to values, outputs, efficacy, viability; critical thinking, strategic comparison and review; judgement relating to external criteria	review strategic options or plans in terms of efficacy, return on investment or cost-effectiveness, practicability; assess sustainability; perform a SWOT analysis in relation to alternatives; produce a financial justification for a proposition or venture, calculate the effects of a plan or strategy; perform a detailed and costed risk analysis with recommendations and justifications	review, justify, assess, present a case for, defend, report on, investigate, direct, appraise, argue, project-manage

affective domain
level	category or 'level'	behaviour descriptions	examples of experience, or demonstration and evidence to be measured	'key words' (verbs which describe the activity to be trained or measured at each level)
1	Receive	open to experience, willing to hear	listen to teacher or trainer, take interest in session or learning experience, take notes, turn up, make time for learning experience, participate passively	ask, listen, focus, attend, take part, discuss, acknowledge, hear, be open to, retain, follow, concentrate, read, do, feel
2	Respond	react and participate actively	participate actively in group discussion, active participation in activity, interest in outcomes, enthusiasm for action, question and probe ideas, suggest interpretation	react, respond, seek clarification, interpret, clarify, provide other references and examples, contribute, question, present, cite, become animated or excited, help team, write, perform
3	Value	attach values and express personal opinions	decide worth and relevance of ideas, experiences; accept or commit to particular stance or action	argue, challenge, debate, refute, confront, justify, persuade, criticise,
4	Organise or Conceptualize values	reconcile internal conflicts; develop value system	qualify and quantify personal views, state personal position and reasons, state beliefs	build, develop, formulate, defend, modify, relate, prioritise, reconcile, contrast, arrange, compare
5	Internalize or characterise values	adopt belief system and philosophy	self-reliant; behave consistently with personal value set	act, display, influence, solve, practice,

psychomotor domain (dave)
level	category or 'level'	behaviour descriptions	examples of activity or demonstration and evidence to be measured	'key words' (verbs which describe the activity to be trained or measured at each level)
1	Imitation	copy action of another; observe and replicate	watch teacher or trainer and repeat action, process or activity	copy, follow, replicate, repeat, adhere
2	Manipulation	reproduce activity from instruction or memory	carry out task from written or verbal instruction	re-create, build, perform, execute, implement
3	Precision	execute skill reliably, independent of help	perform a task or activity with expertise and to high quality without assistance or instruction; able to demonstrate an activity to other learners	demonstrate, complete, show, perfect, calibrate, control,
4	Articulation	adapt and integrate expertise to satisfy a non-standard objective	relate and combine associated activities to develop methods to meet varying, novel requirements	construct, solve, combine, coordinate, integrate, adapt, develop, formulate, modify, master
5	Naturalization	automated, unconscious mastery of activity and related skills at strategic level	define aim, approach and strategy for use of activities to meet strategic need	design, specify, manage, invent, project-manage