Bloom's Taxonomy: Cultivating Sustainable Thinkers Through Project-Based Learning and SDGs

Introduction The traditional classroom model of rote memorization and standardized testing is giving way to a more dynamic and engaging approach: project-based learning (PBL). PBL allows students to grapple with real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of complex issues. When coupled with Bloom's Taxonomy, a framework for categorizing learning objectives, PBL can be harnessed to cultivate a new generation of sustainable thinkers equipped to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Bloom's Taxonomy: A Compass for Deeper Learning Developed by Benjamin Bloom, Bloom's Taxonomy categorizes learning objectives into six cognitive levels, ranging from remembering basic facts to evaluating complex ideas and creating new knowledge. This framework provides a roadmap for educators to design PBL projects that challenge students to think critically and engage with the SDGs on a deeper level. Here's how Bloom's Taxonomy ca…