The Cognitive Learning Domain Involves Intellect
The Cognitive Learning Domain Involves Intellect
through application on a scale that increases from basic recall to complex evaluation and creation. A. Cognitive
Domain The cognitive domain contains learning skills predominantly related to mental (thinking) processes.
Learning processes in the cognitive domain include a hierarchy of skills involving processing information,
constructing understanding, applying knowledge, solving problems, and conducting research. There are six
levels of cognitive complexity: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation.
Bloom’s taxonomy focused on describing levels of attainments rather than process skills, and did not
substantially address the manner in which the learner proceeds from one level to the next. The cognitive
domain includes skill clusters that organize a complete, concise, and complementary listing of the learning
skills most critical for each process. The newer version (2001) of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning has a number
of added features that can be very useful to educators as they try to construct optimal learning experiences
The affective learning domain involves our emotions toward learning and how that develops as we progress
from a low order process, such as listening, to a higher order process, like resolving an issue. . B. Affective
Domain Most people think of learning as an intellectual or mental function. However, learning is not a just a
cognitive (mental) function. You can also learn attitudes, behaviors, and physical skills.The affective domain
involves our feelings, emotions and attitudes. The affective domain involves
The psychomotor learning domain involves our physicality and how that develops from basic motor skills to
intricate performa . C. Psychomotor Domain Psychomotor objectives are those specific to discreet physical
functions, reflex actions and interpretive movements. It is interesting to note that while the cognitive
taxonomy was described in 1956, and the affective in 1964, the psychomotor domain were not fully described
until the 1970
UNESCO’S Education for Sustainable Development Initiative (2012) presented a conceptual framework for ongoing,
lifelong learning . This model organizes learning into the following five pillars:
1``Learning to Know – the development of skills and knowledge needed to function in this world e.g. formal acquisition
of literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and general knowledge.
Learning to Live Together – the development of social skills and values such as respect and concern for others, and the
appreciation of cultural diversity.
Learning to BE – the learning that contributes to a person’s mind, body, and spirit. Skills include creativity and personal
discovery, acquired through reading, the Internet, and activities such as sports and arts.
Learning to Transform Oneself and Society – when individuals and groups gain knowledge, develop skills, and acquire
new values as a result of learning, they are equipped with tools and mindsets for creating lasting change in
organizations, communities, and societies