5.1. Assessment of Learning

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define cognitive learning.

   Hint

   Think about what skills relate to brain activities.

2. 2.

   What are psychomotor skills?

   Hint

   Consider learning by doing.

3. 3.

   What are the three aspects of learning covered in this section?

   • Cognitive
   • Affective
   • Psychomotor
   • Cognitive
   • Behavioral
   • Emotional
   • Creative
   • Analytical
   • Practical

   Hint

   Recall the acronym CAP.

4. 4.

   True or False: Bloom's Taxonomy was revised to focus solely on remembering and understanding.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what expanded thinking processes might be involved.

5. 5.

   Outline a learning project that integrates all three domains of learning. Describe each activity and its intended outcome.

   Hint

   Think of how you can incorporate discussions or reflections into your project.

6. 6.

   Design an assessment rubric based on Bloom's Taxonomy. What levels will you include and how will you measure them?

   Hint

   Consider different methods of assessment as students progress.