Bloom's Taxonomy

Bloom's Taxonomy is a learning cognition hierarchy with six steps from foundational to most advanced. Developed by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom and collaborators, it's a learning taxonomy that recognizes 3 domains of knowledge intake and expression: cognitive (thinking), affective (feeling) and psychomotor (kinesthetic). They feature educational objectives and corresponding learner response based on corresponding cognitive skills exhibited.

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1. Remember

Information recall is the retention and recitation of factual knowledge. Knowledge can take the form of definitions, category lists, trends, methodology, theories, etc. Not yet at the level of understanding, it is still an essential building block for all learning and requires accuracy and thoroughness of intake.

Behavioral learning outcome: Recall information when prompted​

Learning Method: memorization via lecture, readings, podcast, or video

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2. Understand

Comprehension requires the ability to grasp the meaning of the information taken in and making connections. ​

Behavioral learning outcome: Translating into another format, summarizing or paraphrasing using your own words, and predicting effects

Learning Method: Processing through discussion, graphic organizers, or demonstration

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3. Apply

Application means using the information in a new context. In the real world (concrete situations), applied knowledge helps complete tasks and solve problems, which points to a "best solution" type scenario.​

Behavioral learning outcome: Applied knowledge includes rules, theories, and principles proven to work.

Learning Method: Problem solving such as case studies, math problems, scenarios; demonstrate methods, rules; practice in different contexts

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4. Analyze

To analyze means to take things apart to understand its components and their interrelationships. At the cognitive level, analysis involves a deeper level of knowledge in creating associations, making comparisons, and judging the parts and how they make the whole.

Behavioral learning outcome: Judge, infer, decipher components parts and reconstruct to understand its organization.

Learning Method: Role playing, re-creating, and simplifying through discussion, labs, graphic organizers, and case studies.

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5. Evaluate

Evaluation is passing judgement or defending opinions based on criteria.​

Behavioral learning outcome: Produce criteria based on desired end results, critiquing peer work

Learning Method: Evaluate research reports and case study procedures in small groups

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6. Create

Design, invent, and generate something new based on prior knowledge

Behavioral learning outcome: Applied knowledge generates new work.

Learning Method: Construct, research, plan, and produce new developments, case studies, hypothesis, interviews