Question

The "Knowledge Domain" in McCormack and Yager’s taxonomy is most similar to which level of Bloom’s Taxonomy?

• A. Apply/Analyze
• B. Evaluate/Create
• C. Synthesize/Evaluate
• D. Remember/Understand

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Remember/Understand

• The Knowledge Domain in McCormack and Yager’s taxonomy for science education aligns closely with the lower levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, specifically Remember and Understand.

• McCormack and Yager's Taxonomy (1980s): This taxonomy, developed for science education, focuses on the nature of science and scientific inquiry. It generally progresses from basic knowledge to more complex cognitive processes.

• Bloom's Taxonomy (Revised 1956, Revised 2001): This widely used framework categorizes educational objectives into cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. The cognitive domain is particularly relevant here.

• Bloom's Cognitive Domain Levels:

  • Remember: Recalling facts and basic concepts.

  • Understand: Explaining ideas or concepts.

  • Apply: Using information in new situations.

  • Analyze: Drawing connections among ideas.

  • Evaluate: Justifying a stand or decision.

  • Create: Producing new or original work.