Bloom's Taxonomy

When writing the objectives for our lessons, we should bear in mind different
dimensions or domains related to the learning process, such as cognitive, affective and
psychomotor skills that our students are expected to develop.

Domain Example

Cognitive objectives, which deal with The students will be able to solve four out
knowledge. of five linear equations, without the aid of
outside materials, in one hour.

Affective objectives, which deal with The students will demonstrate their
attitudes. acceptance of the rule "quiet while others
speak" by not talking during any of the
two-minute speeches.

Psychomotor objectives, which deal with The students will demonstrate their ability
skills. to serve a volleyball with accuracy by
completing eight out of ten overhand serves
within the standard court lines.

Benjamin Bloom, an educational theorist, suggests that each domain not only has its
own type of objective but has many levels that the objective should test as well. Known as
Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, the levels presented below are considered
hierarchical, with each new level building on the previous one and representing higher
intellectual, emotional or physical attainment.