Mood:  quizzical

So, I've been thinking a lot lately about one foundational concept in the sphere of learning lately.  It's called Bloom's Taxonomy most commonly.  It is used i most educational circles as the cornerstone of building/planning learning.  It sits like a great big toad in the middle of the pond, and it goes something like this...

Now I put it in a pyramid shape to represent the concept that each level of progression is dependant (foundationally) on the preceding level.  Thus, Application follows Comprehension, and so on.

However, I really don't think this is the most efficient way to learn.  I also don't think that internalization and transfer of knowledge/skills occurs like this.  I think that learners (especially adult learners, and now learners from this media generation) are much more complex and really deserve the benefits of a fundamental change in the approach to teaching. 

Don't get me wrong, this concept works great when you are desiging courses and lessons.  It provides a very systematic and thorough approach to courseware.

I just think we need something different to be more successful in the future...standby to see what I can come up with, and enjoy brainstorming with me...