Analysis is dependent on the understanding of the components of the topics under scrutiny. In some cases, application may not be a prerequisite for analysis.
The next level in Bloom’s taxonomy is synthesis. Krathwohl calls this create and places it at the highest level of learning. Synthesis encompasses an array of complex processes-the putting together of information, concepts, or positions from several sources into one product. Writing an essay, designing a web site, or formulating a proposal requires the synthesis of ideas.
I will write a research proposal, including a research question, a brief review of the literature, and a suggested methodology for answering the question.
The learner will design and implement a computer simulation of freeway traffic during rush hour.
After you have read this book, you should be able to prepare a course outline that includes objectives, the sequence of instruction, teaching methods and materials, and strategies for evaluation both learning and teaching.
The synthesis level of learning is where we bring together the parts and demonstrate a full, holistic understanding of what has been studied.
The evaluation level in the cognitive domain involves making judgment of quality based on criteria thinking, a goal of most adult education, requires that students reach this level of learning. It is and objective evaluation based on a cognitive knowledge of what constitutes a good product. Krathwohl(1998) calls this simply evaluate, but he reverses the order in the hierarchy, suggesting it comes before create (or synthesis).
After reading a research article, I will write a critique describing both the strengths of the research and any methodological flaws in the procedure used.
You will evaluate the strengths and limitation of this instructional design book, including as a basis of comparison, the evaluation of one other textbook with a similar purpose.