David Krathwohl

David Krathwohl was an educational psychologist best known for his work on understanding and categorizing different levels of thinking skills. Building on Bloom’s Taxonomy, he helped develop a more dynamic framework called the "Affective Domain" and revised the original cognitive taxonomy. His model outlines a hierarchy of mental processes, from basic recall of facts to complex skills like analysis and evaluation. This framework aids educators in designing curriculum and assessments that promote higher-order thinking, encouraging students to not only remember information but also analyze, create, and critically evaluate ideas.