A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy - An Overview

Highlights the importance of the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, which integrates knowledge dimensions with cognitive processes to create comprehensive and aligned learning experiences.

• Two-Dimensional Structure: The revised taxonomy introduces a two-dimensional framework, combining the Knowledge dimension (Factual, Conceptual, Procedural, and Metacognitive) with the Cognitive Process dimension (Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create). This setup allows for clearer classification of learning objectives and better curriculum alignment.
• Hierarchical Organization: The revised taxonomy retains a hierarchical structure but acknowledges overlap between categories, making it more adaptable to real-world educational settings.
• Focus on Metacognitive Knowledge: The addition of Metacognitive Knowledge highlights the importance of students’ awareness of their own cognitive processes, promoting learning strategies that go beyond content absorption.
• Expanded Definitions: Categories were updated to reflect modern educational language, such as renaming Synthesis to Create, emphasizing the ability to generate new and coherent ideas.

Krathwohl, D. R. (2002). A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy: An Overview. Theory Into Practice, 41(4), 212–218. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15430421tip4104_2