Kaduna State University (KASU) held a thought-provoking public lecture on Monday, 2nd June 2025, centered on Bloom’s Taxonomy and its relevance to contemporary teaching philosophy. The event underscored the importance of promoting higher-order thinking and meaningful learning in academic settings.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, warmly welcomed participants and delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the value of critical thinking and student empowerment in the learning process. He noted that students should be seen as capable, intelligent individuals who can contribute meaningfully to academic discourse and innovation.
The lecture focused on Bloom’s Taxonomy—a hierarchical framework for categorizing educational objectives across three domains: Cognitive (Knowledge-based), affective (Emotion/Feeling), and psychomotor (Physical Skills). It was developed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom and colleagues and revises in 2001 by Anderson and Krathwohl. Participants were encouraged to adopt teaching strategies that go beyond rote memorization to foster analysis, evaluation, and creativity among students.
A highlight of the event was a virtual presentation by Dr. Ibrahim I. Ali, who spoke on the use of backward design in lesson planning. He explained how aligning learning objectives with instructional strategies and assessment tools ensures effective and outcome-driven teaching.
The Vice Chancellor, in his presentation, reiterated the significance of Meaningful education, interactive classrooms and independent thought. He called for emotionally intelligent educators who are guided by a clear teaching philosophy and are responsive to students’ needs.
The session also featured a joint presentation by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Strategy, Innovation and Service Delivery, Prof. Helen Afang Andow, and the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor on Research Culture, Prof. Hauwa’u Evelyn Yusuf. Together, they co-anchored the programme, highlighting the university’s commitment to pedagogical excellence.
Additionally, MSc Philosophy students made a thoughtful presentation to the Vice Chancellor, contributing to the event’s interactive spirit. The session closed with an engaging dialogue, as lecturers posed insightful questions and shared experiences, to which the Vice Chancellor responded with candor and depth.