ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
EDCA 111 Formal Assignment
Question 1
Explain Bloom’s taxonomy by referring to the three different domains of this taxonomy. (8)
(2 marks for explanation)
(6 marks for the three domains)
Name and discuss the six levels of cognitive learning according to Bloom's taxonomy and provide one example of a learning activity that aligns with each level of Bloom's taxonomy. (22)
Page numbers: Approximately 1-2 pages.
Question 2
The constitution spells out fundamental values to be achieved in society. Name ten of these values and describe how you will integrate these constitutional values in your class in a practical way. (20)
Page numbers: Approximately 1-2 pages
Question 1
Bloom’s taxonomy is a framework used to classify educational learning objectives into different levels of complexity and specificity. The taxonomy consists of three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.
1. Cognitive Domain:
The cognitive domain relates to intellectual skills and knowledge. It includes six levels:
- Knowledge: This level involves recalling or recognizing facts, information, or ideas. An example learning activity could be a multiple-choice quiz on historical dates.
- Comprehension: This level involves understanding concepts and being able to explain or interpret them. An example learning activity could be summarizing a text in one's own words.
- Application: This level requires using learned information in new situations. An example learning activity could be solving real-world math problems.
- Analysis: This level involves breaking down information into its constituent parts and understanding their relationships. An example learning activity could be conducting a SWOT analysis of a business.
- Synthesis: This level requires putting together different elements to form a new whole. An example learning activity could be creating a presentation on a research project.
- Evaluation: This level involves judging the value of ideas, materials, or methods. An example learning activity could be critiquing a peer's argument in a debate.
2. Affective Domain:
The affective domain relates to attitudes, emotions, and values. It includes five levels: receiving, responding, valuing, organizing, and characterizing.
3. Psychomotor Domain:
The psychomotor domain relates to physical skills and movements. It includes seven levels: perception, set, guided response, mechanism, complex overt response, adaptation, and origination.
Question 2
Ten fundamental values enshrined in the constitution include equality, human dignity, freedom, non-racialism, non-sexism, non-discrimination, social justice, democracy, the rule of law, and the supremacy of the constitution. To integrate these values into a classroom setting, one could:
1. Create a classroom charter with rules promoting equality and non-discrimination.
2. Teach lessons that highlight the significance of human dignity in interactions with peers.
3. Incorporate stories and discussions that emphasize freedom and democracy.
4. Model respectful behavior towards all students to promote non-racialism and non-sexism
5. Organize community service projects to instill values of social justice and equality.
6. Facilitate debates on the importance of the rule of law and the constitution.
7. Encourage students to express their opinions freely while respecting others' opinions.
8. Teach about historical events that uphold the values of democracy and human rights.
9. Implement conflict resolution strategies that prioritize fairness and justice.
10. Collaborate with parents and guardians to reinforce these values at home and in the community.