Instructional design/Learning objectives/Cognitive Domain Verb Usage
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Verbs Used in the Cognitive Domain
[edit | edit source]Here is a brief description of each level of Bloom's Taxonomy of the Cognitve Domain which includes a short list of cognitive action verbs, a performance phrase, and a measurement strategy. The external links at the end provide access to more information concerning verbs for each cognitive domain.
Knowledge
[edit | edit source]Knowledge is the lowest level in the cognitive domain. It involves the recall or remembering of information that was previously learned. The information could be a fact, concept, procedure, or principle.
| Knowledge Verb | Verb Phrase | Measurement Strategies |
|---|---|---|
| Match | Match the President with their political party | Matching Test |
| Recite | Recite the Preamble to the Constitution | Oral Presentation |
| Label | Label the countries in Central America | Fill-in-the-Blank (Map of Central America) |
Comprehension
[edit | edit source]Comprehension is defined as the ability to grasp the meaning of material. This may be shown by translating material from one form to another (words to numbers), by interpreting material (explaining or summarizing), and by estimating future trends (predicting consequences or effects).
| Comprehension Verb | Verb Phrase | Measurement Strategies |
|---|---|---|
| Describe | Describe the ADDIE instructional design process | Written Essay or Oral Presenation |
| Summarize | Summarize the main idea of the article | Written Essay or Oral Presentation |
| Explain | Explain Schank's Goal-Based Scenarios | Written Essay or Oral Presentation |
Application
[edit | edit source]Application refers to the ability to use learned material in new and concrete situations. This may include the application of such things as rules, methods, concepts, principles, laws, and theories. Learning outcomes in this area require a higher level of understanding than those under comprehension.
| Application Verb | Verb Phrase | Measurement Strategies |
|---|---|---|
| Calculate | Calculate the interest and principal for a 30 year loan | Short Answer, Written Calculations |
| Demonstrate | Demonstrate universal precautions for bloodborne pathogens | Role-Play scenario |
| Apply | Apply Heinrich's Legacy Model of Accident Causation | Case Study |
Practice and Feedback
[edit | edit source]Now let's practice identifying verbs for the knowledge, comprehension, and application levels of the cognitive domain. Choose the correct answer for each question below by clicking a box. At the end, click the Submit button for the correct answers.
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References and Writing Aids
[edit | edit source]Two tables that may be used as writing aids for learning objectives. They contain Bloom's Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain with several performance verbs.
(1) Bloom's Cognitive Domain and Action Verbs
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