A Systems Approach to Managing Learning based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy to Support Student Assessment in PBL

The dynamism and intensity of the adoption of practical learning problems (PBL) provide adverse effects contrary to traditional learning approaches. The difficulty in defining clear educational objectives aligned to appropriate forms of assessment is also a recurring challenge in the management of learning environments. As a response to this state of affairs, this paper presents an approach to a system for managing learning based on PBL that makes use of Bloom's revised taxonomy to support planning and assessment activities. The model was implemented using prototypes with low-fidelity screens and its applicability with regard to the conduct of teaching using PBL was found to be valid.