Beyond the Pyramid: Rethinking Bloom's Taxonomy

Description

The Johns Hopkins Teaching Academy presents "Beyond the Pyramid: Rethinking Bloom's Taxonomy" as part of the Pizza, Pedagogy… & Podcasts! series.

Join 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, attendees will 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.

This hybrid event is open to all Johns Hopkins affiliates. In-person attendees should arrive 10 minutes early to get settled and help yourself to pizza before the session begins at noon.

Pre-work (asynchronous homework)

Listen to Speaking of Higher Ed: "Richard Mayer: Insights on Revised Bloom's Taxonomy and Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning" (56 mins)

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?