The Three Domains of Bloom's Taxonomy

Learning objectives are at the heart of instructional design. You create training based on the identified objectives. Clarifying the domain within a learning objective helps talent development professionals choose an appropriate instructional approach. Use this tool to help you differentiate the three domains and consider situations where each could be applied. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou course, Adult Learning: Theory to Practice.

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The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. The ATD Staff, along with a worldwide network of volunteers work to empower professionals to develop talent in the workplace.