What is Bloom’s Taxonomy and Why is it Important?

Bloom’s Taxonomy is absolutely critical is understanding how we get people to learn things. There are 6 levels in total: Level 1: Knowledge: Unfortunately, a lot of companies stop at level 1: Knowledge. They believe that all a learner needs is to be presented with the training. This is of course an untruth! Level 2: Comprehension: The learner needs to be able to understand the knowledge. You can find out how by creating tests, assessments and questions for your learners to complete. Level 3: Application: The learner needs to be able to apply the information in order to prove that it has sunk in. Level 4: Analysis: The next stage is being able to analyse the topic. Learners can demonstrate they confedentally know the info by successfully debating, comparing the subject. Level 5: Evaluation: The further we move up Bloom’s Taxonomy chart, the more engaged the learner will become. By Level 5, evaluation, the learner should be able to