Editing Bloom Taxonomy (section)

== Understanding (Comprehension) ==
📖 At this level, an expert can **explain**, **summarize**, and **compare** concepts related to Bloom’s taxonomy and describe how its pieces fit together.

* '''Conceptual relationships & contrasts'''
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom%27s_taxonomy#Original_taxonomy Original Bloom’s taxonomy]''' vs. '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom%27s_taxonomy#Revised_taxonomy Revised taxonomy]''' – The former uses noun-based level names; the latter uses action verbs and places "Create" above "Evaluate."
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_domain Cognitive domain]''' vs. '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affective_domain Affective domain]''' vs. '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychomotor_learning Psychomotor domain]''' – Three complementary learning domains, not competing models.
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOLO_taxonomy SOLO taxonomy]''' – An alternative framework focused on structural complexity rather than cognitive processes.

* '''Core principles & paradigms'''
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy Hierarchical learning progression]''' – Complex reasoning builds upon foundational knowledge.
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructivism_(philosophy_of_education) Constructivist learning theory]''' – Learners actively construct meaning rather than absorb facts.
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaffolding Novice-to-expert scaffolding]''' – Instruction should guide learners upward through cognitive levels.

* '''Core operational concepts — how Bloom’s taxonomy works'''
** Levels signal the **expected cognitive demand**, not task difficulty or time required.
** Action verbs help classify tasks, but must be interpreted within context.
** Assessments, instruction, and objectives should remain **aligned** across levels.

* '''Producer vs. consumer perspectives'''
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_design Instructional designer]''' – Uses Bloom to craft measurable, level-appropriate objectives.
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacher Teacher]''' – Selects activities and assessments targeting specific Bloom levels.
** '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student Student]''' – Demonstrates mastery through performance aligned with the intended cognitive level.

* '''Typical comprehension-level abilities'''
** Can restate the purpose of Bloom’s taxonomy.
** Can explain why multiple levels exist.
** Can distinguish remembering from understanding, and understanding from applying.
** Can summarize the impact of Bloom’s taxonomy on modern education.