IPA: A Framework for Language Teaching Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy

Edward Povey

Edward Povey Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Keywords: TESOL, Bloom’s Taxonomy, lesson planning, teaching frameworks

Abstract

The IPA framework is a new lesson planning structure related to the six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. The aim is to translate Bloom’s Taxonomy into a framework that is applicable to the TESOL context, taking into account language factors and language learners. Each of the three stages of IPA relates to two levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. It is a flexible framework that can be applied for different language skills and different approaches to teaching vocabulary and grammar. Furthermore, it is not meant to replace existing lesson planning frameworks. Instead, it is another tool for planning and organizing lessons into a coherent whole.

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