Why Use Bloom’s Taxonomy?

The podcast explores the use of Bloom's Taxonomy in education, particularly within the context of instructional design. Jason Frieling, an instructional designer, shares his experience and insights on why Bloom's Taxonomy is a valuable framework. The discussion highlights Bloom's Revised Taxonomy's focus on measurable and attainable objectives through the use of verbs. Alternative taxonomies like SOLO and Fink's Taxonomy of Significant Learning are examined, contrasting their programmatic or soft-skill-oriented applications with Bloom's general-purpose design. The speakers underscore the importance of clear, measurable objectives in ensuring fair assessment and fostering a shared vocabulary among educators, cautioning against grading based on subjective feelings rather than defined outcomes.