Describe the cognitive domain of learning

Describe the cognitive domain of learning

This focuses on the acquisition of knowledge/information; what a learner understands, comprehends or the information he/she has. This is the domain in which most of the work in the curriculum takes place. It has
(i) Knowledge:
This level is concerned with memory or ability to recall or bring to mind the appropriate material learned. It’s the lowest level of learning. Some of the verbs used in objectives.
- Recognize
- Define
- Distinguish
- Recall
- Describe
- Memorize
- List
- Name
(ii) Comprehension
Refers to the ability to apprehend what is communicated and make use of the idea without relating it to other ideas or materials or seeing fullest meaning. It requires knowledge of facts, principles, conditions etc.
Some of the verbs used in objectives
- Restate
- Describe
- Recognize
- Explain
- Express
- Identify
- Locate
- Report
- Review
- Tell.
(iii) Application;
The learner is able to use knowledge learnt, ideas principles and theories to do other things. It requires knowledge and comprehension.
Some of the verbs
- Translate
- Interpret
- Apply
- Employ
- Use
- Demonstrate
- Dramatize
- Practice
- Illustrate
- Operate
- Schedule
- Shop
- Sketch.
(iv) Analysis
Is the ability to break down a communication into constituent parts to make the idea clear. It requires application, comprehension and knowledge.
Some of the Verbs
- Distinguish
- Differentiate
- Analyze
- Appraise
- Calculate
- Compare
- Contrast
- Inspect
- Debate
- Solve
- Examine.
(v) Synthesis:
It refers to the ability to put together parts and elements into a unified organization or whole. It requires analysis, application, comprehension and knowledge.
Some of the verbs
- Compose
- Plan
- Propose
- Design
- Formulate
- Arrange
- Collect
- Assemble
- Construct
- Create
- Set up
- Organize
- Manage
- Prepare
(vi )Evaluation
Is the ability to judge the value of something such as ideas, procedures and methods using appropriate criteria. It requires the above five.
Some of the verbs
- Judge
- Appraise
- Evaluate
- Rat
- Compare
- Value
- Revise
- Score
- Select
- Choose
- Measure.

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Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 07:02

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