ELEV-EU 001: Adult Learning – Mental Skills

ELEV-EU 001: Adult Learning – Mental Skills

Course Number: ELEV-EU 001

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Bloom’s Taxonomy is widely associated with early education, but its principles are equally relevant in adult learning environments. The cognitive domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy focuses on intellectual skills, knowledge development, and thinking processes, making it a critical framework for educators, trainers, and instructional designers working with adult learners.

The Adult Learning – Mental Skills course introduces learners to the cognitive domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy and its application in adult education and training. Learners will explore levels of cognitive learning, types of knowledge, and practical strategies for designing and delivering training that strengthens intellectual capability. The course also examines the updated version of Bloom’s Taxonomy and how it supports effective learning design and assessment.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Explain Bloom’s Taxonomy and its relevance to adult learning
• Describe the cognitive domain and its role in intellectual development
• Differentiate between levels of cognitive learning
• Identify types of knowledge within the cognitive domain
• Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to training design and instructional planning

Course Modules:

Module One: Bloom’s Taxonomy Overview

• Bloom’s theory
• Historical background
• Evolving understanding
• Key definitions

Module Two: Knowledge

• Learner behaviors
• Learning actions
• Practical examples
• Implementation strategies

Module Three: Comprehension

• Learner behaviors
• Learning actions
• Practical examples
• Implementation strategies

Module Four: Application

• Learner behaviors
• Learning actions
• Practical examples
• Implementation strategies

Module Five: Analysis

• Learner behaviors
• Learning actions
• Practical examples
• Implementation strategies

Module Six: Synthesis

• Learner behaviors
• Learning actions
• Practical examples
• Implementation strategies

Module Seven: Evaluation

• Learner behaviors
• Learning actions
• Practical examples
• Implementation strategies

Module Eight: Updated Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Remembering and understanding
• Applying and analyzing
• Evaluating
• Creating

Module Nine: Types of Knowledge

• Factual knowledge
• Conceptual knowledge
• Procedural knowledge
• Metacognitive knowledge

Module Ten: Training Applications

• Instructional examples
• Problem-solving activities
• Qualitative assessments
• Training plan development

The Adult Learning – Mental Skills course supports learners in applying cognitive learning principles to strengthen training effectiveness and learner outcomes. Join to design learning experiences that develop critical thinking, deepen understanding, and enhance intellectual performance in adult learners.