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Critical Thinking and Blooms Taxonomy Revised

The approach to learning about healthcare presented in this week’s readings is centered

around the concept of critical thinking and the Bloom’s Taxonomy Revised (BTR). The BTR is a

hierarchical model of understanding, which is composed of six levels: Remember, Understand,

Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create (Dorodchi et al., 2017). Each of these levels is divided into

specific knowledge and cognitive processes that are essential for successful comprehension and

understanding of material.

The primary advantage to using the BTR to learn about healthcare is that it provides an

organized structure for learners to develop their understanding of the material. By breaking down

the material into these six levels, learners are able to gain a deeper and more comprehensive

understanding of the material. Furthermore, the hierarchical structure allows for a more gradual

development of understanding, allowing learners to build upon the knowledge they have

acquired at each level. The BTR is also advantageous as it allows learners to engage in more

complex modes of thinking, such as evaluation and creation (Costa & Martins, 2017). This

allows learners to develop a more holistic understanding of the material, as they can consider and

evaluate the material from multiple perspectives. Additionally, the model allows learners to

develop their own ideas and interpretations of the material, which can lead to more meaningful

and in-depth conversations.

The primary disadvantage to this approach to learning is that it can be difficult to keep

track of the different levels and cognitive processes. This can lead to confusion or frustration, as

learners may not be sure of how to progress through the material or how to apply the different

levels to the material they are learning. Additionally, learners may find it difficult to understand
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how to apply the different levels to the material they are learning, as some of the cognitive

processes and knowledge may not be immediately applicable.

The Evolution of Ages: Agrarian to Industrial to Information

The evolution of the United States healthcare system from an Agrarian to Industrial to

Information Age has enabled changes in the delivery of healthcare, the quality of care, and the

cost of care. During the Agrarian period, healthcare was often self-administered and relied upon

home remedies, herbs, and folk remedies to treat illness. There was no access to formal

healthcare services, and access to care was often limited due to geographic barriers.

The Industrial Age saw a shift towards more formal healthcare systems with the

introduction of hospitals, insurance companies, and advances in technology. This ushered in an

era of improved access to healthcare services, improved quality of care, and improved health

outcomes (Barkan, 2013). Advances in medical technology and pharmaceuticals, coupled with

greater access to healthcare services, allowed for a higher quality of care and greater health

outcomes.

The Information Age has been the most influential in terms of healthcare transformation.

The introduction of the internet, advances in technology, and the rise of information-based

services have been the primary drivers of healthcare evolution and reform. The internet has

enabled patients to access information about their health, and to be more engaged in their care. It

has also enabled providers to provide more comprehensive care, as well as to access data to

improve the quality of care. In addition, advances in technology have allowed for the automation

of many healthcare processes, such as billing and patient records.

The Information Age has also seen the introduction of new healthcare models and

services, such as telehealth and virtual visits. Telehealth and virtual visits have enabled patients
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to access care from the convenience of their own homes, and have provided greater access to

care for those in rural and underserved areas. These new models have also enabled a more cost-

effective delivery of care, as providers no longer have to incur the costs associated with in-

person visits, such as travel and overhead.

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References
Dorodchi, M., Dehbozorgi, N., & Frevert, T. K. (2017, October). ” I wish I could rank my exam's

challenge level!”: An algorithm of Bloom's taxonomy in teaching CS1. In 2017 IEEE Frontiers

in Education Conference (FIE) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.

Costa, J. P. D. C., & Martins, M. I. (2017). Analysis of the ENADE items complexity based on the

Revised Bloom Taxonomy: contributions to physics teaching.

Barkan, S. (2013) Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World, Chapter 5 section B the

development of Modern Society. Available at:

https://www.peoi.org/Courses/Coursesen/socfwk/ch/ch5b.html (Accessed: January 13, 2023).