Bloom's+Taxonomy

Bloom's Taxonomy

In 1956, Benjamin Bloom headed a group of educational psychologists who developed a classification of levels of intellectual behavior important in learning. During the 1990's a new group of cognitive psychologist, lead by Lorin Anderson (a former student of Bloom's), updated the taxonomy reflecting relevance to 21st century work.

The graphic is a hierarchy of thinking skills. With remembering- knowledge, what we know as the beginning, moving upward to understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating.

Remembering: can the student recall or remember the information? Understanding: can the student explain ideas or concepts? Applying: can the student use the information in a new way? Analyzing: can the student distinguish between the different parts? Evaluating: can the student justify a stand or decision? Creating: can the student create new product or point of view?

By exposing students to diverse and challenging activities, they begin to use higher level thinking skills which adresses a range of learning needs.

Rationale: We understand that students learn differently and the importance of providing instruction linked to learning styles. Gifted Learners, specifically, have their own learning needs, and these are addressed through the AIG Program practices.