Bloom's Taxonomy in the Modern Classroom
Bloom's Taxonomy is an innovative and creative tool that can be implemented into a classroom. For a more specific definition, Terry Heick summarizes it " In one sentence, Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical ordering of cognitive skills that can , among countless other uses, help teachers teach and students learn" (teachthought.com). Bloom's Taxonomy is a pyramid-type assessment that truly enforces and enhances a child's comprehension of classroom material. This approach is extremely helpful in promoting critical thinking, creativity, and retention. Bloom's Taxonomy can be used in any type of setting, subject, or educational environment. It has even been adapted to fit today's technologically advanced world. This example is called "Bloom's Digital Taxonomy" and it includes a numerous selection of web 2.0 tools and sites. In the blog "How to Use Bloom's Taxonomy & Twitter", Matthew Lynch explains one way to imple...