1. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives with Verbs: Affective Domain
Level of Affective Domain Sample Verbs*
RECEIVING (ATTENDING) : The learner is sensitized to the existence of certain asks chooses describes follows
phenomena; that is, that (s)he be willing to receive or to attend to them. gives holds identifies
(Includes: Awareness, Willingness to Receive, & Controlled or Selected locates names points to
Attention) selects sits
erects replies uses
RESPONDING: Active participation on the part of the learners. Attends and answers assists aids complies conforms
reacts to a particular phenomenon. Learning outcomes may emphasize discusses greets helps labels performs
compliance in responding, willingness to respond, or satisfaction in responding practices presents reads recites reports
(motivation). selects tells writes
VALUING: The worth or value a person attaches to a particular object, completes demonstrates differentiates explains
phenomenon, or behavior. This ranges from simple acceptance to the more follows forms initiates invites
complex state of commitment. Valuing is based on the internalization of a set of joins justifies proposes reads
specified values, while clues to these values are expressed in the learner’’s overt reports selects shares studies
behavior and are often identifiable. works
ORGANIZATION: Organizes values into priorities by contrasting different adheres alters arranges combines
values, resolving conflicts between them, and creating an unique value system. compares completes defends explains
The emphasis is on comparing, relating, and synthesizing values. formulates generalizes identifies integrates
modifies orders organizes prepares
relates synthesizes
INTERNALIZING VALUES (CHARACTERIZATION): Has a value system that acts discriminates display influences
controls their behavior. The behavior is pervasive, consistent, predictable, and listens modifies performs practices
most importantly, characteristic of the learner. Instructional objectives are proposes qualifies questions revises
concerned with the student's general patterns of adjustment (personal, social, serves solves verifies
emotional).
*Note: Learning objectives are additionally defined by the object of the verb and modifiers, thus some verbs may be used for more than one level.
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