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Levels of Learner Knowledge
Level I
Information
“Memorization”
You can talk about a concept, process, tool, or context in words and can
provide definitions or descriptions. You are best with questions about facts.
A learner at
this level can
answer these
questions:
“Where is…?”
“Can you list the three…?”
Level II
Conceptual
Understanding
“Teaching”
You can construct an appropriate model in your mind pertaining to a
particular item of knowledge. You also can link items of knowledge to each
other.
A learner at
this level can
answer these
questions:
“How would you compare or contrast…?”
“What is the main idea of…?”
Level III
Application
“Transfer
Knowledge
to a New
Situation”
You can apply and transfer a particular item of knowledge to different
situations and contexts. You can generalize the knowledge to determine
ways to apply it, testing boundaries and linkages to other information. You
are able to teach this knowledge to others.
A learner at
this level can
answer these
questions:
“What would result if…?”
“How would you apply what you learned to develop…?”
Level IV
Working
Expertise
“Problem
Solvers”
You can solve complex problems by applying and generalizing multiple
concepts, processes, and tools to produce a quality problem solution. You
are seen as an expert in your field.
A learner at
this level can
answer these
questions:
“Can you propose an alternative...?”
“Can you construct a model that would change…?
Level V
Research
“Creative
Enterprise”
You have innovative expertise which can be used to develop new under-
standing. You often make new linkages among concepts and problem so-
lutions, which have not been seen before.
A learner at
this level can
answer these
questions:
“Can you formulate a theory for…?”
“Can you think of an original way to…?”