Instructional Method Classifications Lack User Language and Orientation (Report‪)‬

Problem Definition Instructional designers often rely on systematic processes when creating instruction. They might, for instance, use the Dick and Carey model of instructional design (Dick, Carey, & Carey, 2005). Decision instruments or models can help support the instructional design process. The cognitive learning objectives taxonomy by Bloom et al. (1956), revised by Anderson & Krathwohl (2001), is probably the most widely used support instrument. The taxonomy was originally used to classify student learning outcomes to promote the exchange of test questions (Shulman, 2007). Instructional designers use this taxonomy to classify and then align learning objectives with learning and assessment activities. Use of this systematic classification process ensures accuracy in the instructional approach (Anderson & Krathwohl, 2001).