What are the six levels in Bloom's Taxonomy?

Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create. Each builds on the previous cognitive level.

How does Bloom's compare to the Dreyfus model?

Bloom focuses on cognitive complexity. Dreyfus focuses on skill acquisition speed and contextual awareness. Both are complementary.

Yes. Revised in 2001, it remains the standard for curriculum design, learning outcomes, and assessment worldwide.

Absolutely. Coding, design, and management all map to the six levels. Use it to structure training programs.

Peter Kolomiets

|March 17, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|7 min read

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Bloom, B. S. (1956). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. McKay.
Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (2001). A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing. Longman.
Fink, L. D. (2013). Creating Significant Learning Experiences. Jossey-Bass.

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