Knowledge if isolated is then forgotten.

Just like a spider web, the more connections a piece of knowledge has, the higher its fluidity and application potential is. Which makes the concept seems important and relevant for your brain, which results in better retention.

<aside> 💡 In essence, Solo Taxonomy is the house, and Bloom Taxonomy is the toolbox used to construct it.

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Solo Taxonomy, developed by John Biggs and Kevin Collis, focuses on the depth of understanding

It addresses the question:

"How well do you know this subject?" rather than "Do you know this subject?".

This shift in perspective emphasizes the importance of integrated knowledge and its application in real-world contexts.

The stages of Solo Taxonomy

1. At the pre-structural level, individuals lack any understanding of the subject.
2. As they progress to unistructural, they gain knowledge of isolated aspects.
3. Multistructural denotes an ability to comprehend multiple isolated aspects.
4. At the relational level, learners start making connections between different aspects of the knowledge domain.
5. At the abstract level, learners can transfer their understanding to new situations, demonstrating a high level of fluidity and adaptability in their application of knowledge.

Key Point

By combining Bloom and Solo Taxonomy, we create a powerful framework for learning.

Bloom Taxonomy enhances our thinking and understanding abilities, while Solo Taxonomy is the end goal we aim for where the knowledge is integrated, relevant, and transferable.

Action Step:

1. Develop a mindset to aim to progress through the stages, from unistructural to extended abstract, by actively seeking connections and prioritizing ideas.
2. Apply the principles of Bloom Taxonomy to advance through the stages of Solo Taxonomy.
3. Continuously challenge yourself to extend your understanding beyond the boundaries of a single topic, embracing the interconnectedness of knowledge.