Bloom’s Taxonomy

(Updated: Nov. 17, 2025, 8:36 a.m.)

In our Extension education and training, Bloom’s Taxonomy can be used as a valuable guide for designing learning experiences that move audiences from basic understanding to practical application and innovation. 

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It begins with remembering and understanding information that is often research-based and shared through programs in agriculture, food, nutrition, and youth development. The next step is applying, where participants use this knowledge in their fields, their businesses, or homes. Then analyzing and evaluating, as audiences assess outcomes, compare options, and make informed decisions that fit their local conditions. At the highest level is creating, where participants develop new solutions for their problems, adopt improved practices, or share what they have learned within their communities. 

Through this process, we can better design educational programs and training projects that bridge university research with real-world action, turning knowledge into lasting community impact through Extension’s effort.