1. …and the Three Learning Domains
Bloom’s Taxonomy...
…and the Three Learning Domains
Benjamin Bloom

2. Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a reflection of different forms of thinking as an active process.
There are six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom’s is divided into two areas
High order thinking
Lower level thinking

3. Three Higher Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
Analyzing
Evaluating
Creating

4. Three Lower Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
Remembering
Understanding
Applying

5. The Three Learning Domains
Cognitive
(Knowledge)
Affective
(Attitude)
Psychomotor
(Skills)

6. The Three Learning Domains Defined…
Cognitive
involves knowledge and the development of intellectual skills
Affective
Involves how we deal with things emotionally
i.e. feelings
Psychomotor
includes physical movement
i.e. coordination and motor-skill

7. Education Implications
It is important to use Bloom’s six levels of taxonomy in the classroom when planning activities and making tests.
Remember to consider the three learning domains when creating lessons and activities for your classroom.

8. How do I use this in the classroom?
When creating activities for your class have the entire class complete an activity at the first two levels and then provide choices for activities at the remaining higher levels of thinking.
It is also a good idea to have a Bloom’s Taxonomy Poster in the classroom.

9. Example Products for Teachers
Remembering
Definition, fact, workbook, worksheet, list, label…
Understanding
Recitation, summary, collection, explanation, show and tell…
Applying
Photograph, presentation, illustration, simulation…

10. Example Products for Teachers
Analyzing
Graph, spreadsheet, checklist, outline, report, database…
Evaluating
Debate, panel, persuasive speech, conclusion…
Creating
Film, story, song, project, painting…