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TSL3123 Lecture5
TSL3123 Lecture5
LECTURE 5
TSL3112
Learning Outcomes
Compare and contrast Blooms
taxonomy and SOLO taxonomy
Categorise test items according to
Blooms taxonomy
Discuss the elements of test items of
high quality, reliability and validity
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WHAT IS A TAXONOMY?
a classification system that
allows you to distinguish
concepts, name concepts and
put those concepts in order.
It is used to index and
access information about
a subject in a systematic,
unambiguous way.
Provides a structure for
your information
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BLOOM (1956)
a classification of
the different
objectives
thateducatorsset
for students
(learning
objectives)
Structure of the
Observed Learning
Outcome.
Framework of
understanding
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What is
BLOOM?
threedomainsof
educational
activities orlearning
(Bloom, 1956):
Cognitive: mental
skills (Knowledge)
Affective: growth
in feelings or
emotional areas
(Attitude or self)
Psychomotor:
manual or physical
skills (Skills)
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References
http://www.johnbiggs.com.au/solo_gr
aph.html
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Tutorial #5
Groupwork:
Compare and contrast Blooms
taxonomy and SOLO taxonomy.
Examine a few test items and
categorise them according to
Blooms taxonomy.
Discuss the elements of each test
item.
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