Bloom's taxonomy
classification system in pedagogy used for classification of educational learning objectives into levels of complexity and specificity (cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains)
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Summary
Bloom's taxonomy is a specialised classification scheme[1]. It ranks in the top 6% of specialised classification scheme entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,597 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Instance of: taxonomy[3]
- Named after: Benjamin Bloom[4]
- Commons category: Bloom's taxonomy[5]
- Has part(s): understanding[6], knowledge[7], analysis[8], synthesis[9], creation[10], evaluation[11]
- Facet of: teaching[12], pedagogy[13], instructional design[14]
- Items classified: teaching[15]
Why It Matters
Bloom's taxonomy has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] It is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]