Bloom taxonomy and Miller pyramid as a combined design framework for competency-aligned e-modules, evaluated via the Kirkpatrick model¶

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Evidence · 3 claims (3 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q3 · 1 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study

Description¶

The article presents a design framework in which Bloom taxonomy organizes cognitive learning objectives and the Miller pyramid ensures translation into practical competence within e-modules. As printed, "Bloom taxonomy guided the organization of learning objectives within the module," while the Miller pyramid was integrated "to ensure that learning translated into practical competence." Effectiveness was evaluated with the Kirkpatrick model at levels 1 (reaction) and 2 (learning) across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, following the Kern 6-step approach for curriculum development.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Subject-expert and educational-technologist collaboration for content creation
Expert content and technical validation using a structured checklist
Alignment of modules with specific CBME competencies and matching assessment tools

Constraints¶

Evaluation covered only Kirkpatrick levels 1 and 2; behavior change and long-term impact were not examined
Findings come from first-year MBBS foundational subjects (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry) at one south Indian tertiary medical university

Target Learners¶

First-year undergraduate medical (MBBS) students

Learning Goals¶

Cognitive competencies from remembering to analysis
Psychomotor (manipulation) skills
Affective/professional attitudes (responding)

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Archana Prabu Kumar, Padmavathi R, Maheshkumar K, Abirami Omprakash, Prabu Kumar Chokkalingam Mani, B W C Sathiyasekaran, Maruthy K N. (2026). E-Learning Modules Based on Bloom Taxonomy and the Miller Pyramid for First-Year Indian Medical Students: Randomized Controlled Study in Medical Education. JMIR Human Factors. https://doi.org/10.2196/84339

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`title`	`Bloom taxonomy and Miller pyramid as a combined design framework for competency-aligned e-modules, evaluated via the Kirkpatrick model`
`description`	`The article presents a design framework in which Bloom taxonomy organizes cognitive learning objectives and the Miller pyramid ensures translation into practical competence within e-modules.`
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