How to Use Bloom's Taxonomy for Reports

Bloom's Taxonomy, a multi-tiered model of classifying thinking, helps children develop higher-level thinking skills. When doing a report, use the Bloom's Taxonomy thinking skills to help the child achieve good results with his learning. While they learn about knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation, the students also learn to think outside of the box.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Stop by your local library to research more about Bloom's Taxonomy. While many websites provide information concerning the thinking skills and history of Bloom's Taxonomy, learn the most about it as possible through literature.

2. Think about how Bloom's Taxonomy can help develop higher-level thinking skills. When using Bloom's Taxonomy for reports, it's helpful to look at other examples of people who wrote reports based on this taxonomy.

3. Visit webquests online that have utilized Bloom's Taxonomy higher-level thinking skills to create in-depth and knowledgeable information. The sample webquests allow you to better develop your report to show that you have thought outside of the box.

4. Create your report by using the very principles that make up Bloom's Taxonomy. By demonstrating that you are able to understand the concept, create new ideas around the subject material, and evaluate and analyze the information, you can show your teacher or professor that you deserve a good grade.

5. Talk about the Bloom's Taxonomy of higher-order thinking with your teacher or professor. Explain how you used it to create your report and suggest its use as a model in class to help others write good reports.

Resources

• This site defines Bloom's Taxonomy.
• This site helps educators better understand Bloom's Taxonomy.