The JHU Teaching Academy presents: Beyond the Pyramid: Rethinking Bloom's Taxonomy, part of the Pizza, Pedagogy … & Podcasts! series.
Join this an engaging, discussion-based workshop that challenges traditional interpretations of Bloom's Taxonomy. Building on Richard Mayer's recent Speaking of Higher Ed podcast interview, we'll explore critiques of the familiar pyramid model and consider how learning science—including cognitive theory and multimedia learning—can inform more flexible and inclusive course design. Participants will leave with tools and strategies for crafting meaningful learning objectives and classroom experiences.
Pre-work (asynchronous homework)
Listen to Speaking of Higher Ed—"Dr. Richard Mayer: Insights on Revised Bloom's Taxonomy and Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning." (56 mins)—Video link
Before the session, reflect on the following questions (10-15 mins):
- What did you find most surprising or thought-provoking about Mayer's critique or revision of Bloom's Taxonomy?
- How does Mayer's discussion of Bloom's Taxonomy and cognitive learning theories shift the way you think about levels of learning?
- How might Mayer's ideas influence the way you design learning outcomes or assessments in your own teaching?
Open to JHU affiliates, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, and staff.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4
Time: noon to 1 p.m., EST (If in person, please arrive 10 minutes early so that you can get settled and help yourself to pizza before we begin the session at noon.)
Format: 1-hour synchronous workshop (via Zoom or in person with pizza. Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation, Greenhouse Conference Room 110, Homewood campus
