Mini course · Foundation level
Writing Learning Objectives with Bloom's Taxonomy
Write objectives that are clear, measurable and actually drive what you teach and assess.
What is Writing Learning Objectives with Bloom's Taxonomy?
Well-written learning objectives are the foundation of effective education. They define what learners will be able to do, guide teaching methods and determine how learning is assessed, and continuing education accreditors routinely expect them to be measurable. This course explains Bloom's taxonomy across knowledge, skills and attitudes, how to write objectives with measurable verbs, common mistakes, and how to align objectives with activities and assessment.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 4
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the levels of Bloom's taxonomy in the cognitive domain
- Distinguish cognitive, psychomotor and affective objectives
- Write measurable objectives using appropriate action verbs
- Correct poorly written objectives in a described course
- Match objectives to suitable teaching activities
- Align objectives with appropriate assessment methods
Who this course is for
Course content
4 lessons · 1 hour total · free preview available
1Why Objectives Matter
14 minFree preview· Course content
Why Objectives Matter
How objectives shape teaching and assessment.
2Bloom's Taxonomy Explained
16 min· Course content
Bloom's Taxonomy Explained
Available after you enroll.
3Writing Measurable Objectives
16 min· Course content
Writing Measurable Objectives
Available after you enroll.
4Aligning Teaching and Assessment
14 min· Course content
Aligning Teaching and Assessment
Available after you enroll.
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 4 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Does the course use the original or revised Bloom's taxonomy?
The revised taxonomy, with notes on the original.
Why shouldn't I use the verb 'understand'?
Because it cannot be observed or measured. The course shows better alternatives.
How many objectives should a session have?
Usually only a few. The course explains how to choose them.
How is this different from Train-the-Trainer?
Train-the-Trainer introduces objectives; this course goes deeper into writing and aligning them.