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Wilson's Curriculum Pages -
The Affective Domain
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Other pages on the affective domain
Like cognitive objectives, affective objectives can also be divided into a hierarchy (according to Krathwohl). This area is concerned with feelings or emotions.
1. Receiving
This refers to the learner's sensitivity to the existence of stimuli - awareness, willingness to receive, or selected attention.
feel
sense
capture
experiencepursue
attend
perceive2. Responding
This refers to the learners' active attention to stimuli and his/her motivation to learn - acquiescence, willing responses, or feelings of satisfaction.
conform
allow
cooperatecontribute
enjoy
satisfy3. Valuing
This refers to the learner's beliefs and attitudes of worth - acceptance, preference, or commitment. An acceptance, preference, or commitment to a value.
believe
seek
justifyrespect
search
persuade4. Organization
This refers to the learner's internalization of values and beliefs involving (1) the conceptualization of values; and (2) the organization of a value system. As values or beliefs become internalized, the leaner organizes them according to priority.
examine
clarify
systematizecreate
integrate5. Characterization - the Internalization of values
This refers to the learner's highest of internalization and relates to behavior that reflects (1) a generalized set of values; and (2) a characterization or a philosophy about life. At this level the learner is capable of practicing and acting on their values or beliefs.
internalize
review
concluderesolve
judge
Based on:
Krathwohl, D.R., Bloom,B.S. and Masia, B. B. (1964).Taxonomy of educational objectives, Book II. Affective domain. New York, NY. David McKay Company, Inc.
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