Course Design & Development

Bloom’s taxonomy is a powerful framework that educators can use at every step of the learning process, from creating achievable and understandable learning plans to performing effective assessments. An understanding of the taxonomy enables teachers to better plan their lessons and to gauge the impact and outcome of their efforts.

For students, it is an empowering framework that can help them identify their current level of learning and chart a course that will allow them to reach a higher level of learning. Used effectively, the taxonomy supports students in learning new skills, achieving new levels of knowledge, and adopting new attitudes towards their studies.

The Bloom's Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs Instructional Guide contains recommendations on how to use, or not use Bloom's Taxonomy to write your course objectives and/or measurable learning outcomes. These include, but are not limited to: 

• Verbs that demonstrate critical thinking

• Action verbs

• Verbs and verb phrases aligned to create discussions and lesson plans

• Question frames to aid in students developing critical thinking skills

• Bloom's Verbs & Matching Assessment Types

• Verbs that are not measurable - this is i