Describe the Affective domain of learning

It refers to learning that involves changes in attitudes, values and interests. It leads to development of appreciation and acquiring the ability to make proper adjustment. Objectives in this domain are not stated very precisely because they touch on internal/covert feelings and emotions which can not be easily manifested or observed. It is therefore more difficult to teach and to evaluate. However this domain is very important because students can not learn if they lack interest and motivation. A teacher has to ensure that learners have positive attitude and their interest is aroused for learning to take place. It’s classified into the following levels.
1. Receiving/ attending
Involves becoming aware of an idea, process or a thing and one is willing to learn and try a particular behavior. It involves controlled or selected attention.
Some of the verbs
- Observe
- Be conscious
- Realize
- Be sensitive
- Attend
- Listen
- Discriminate
- Be alert
2. Responding
This refers to the ability to make a response at first obediently, later willingly and with satisfaction.
It begins with attending/ receiving until one eventually enjoys it and gets involved.
Some of the verbs
- Comply
- Obey
- Look
- Engage
- Participate
- Extend
- Explore
3. Valuing
Is the process of accepting the worth of something, idea or behavior, until one prefers it and works to further it as a value and develops a commitment to it. It deals with the development of attitudes, believes and values concerning such objects as self, others, society, social institutions and culture. It involves attending/receiving and attending.
Some of the verbs
- Derive
- Participate
- Assume responsibility
- Grow
- Examine
- Influence
- Prefer
- Accept
- Devote
- Be loyal to.
4. Organization
Here, the internalized values are organized in hierarchical manner i.e. acquired attitudes, values and beliefs are organized into a pattern and ranked according to their order of importance. It involves the above 3 levels.
Some of the verbs,
- Crystallize
- Form judgment
- Relate
- Weigh
- Be realistic
- Judge
- Regulate.
5. Characterization
This is generalization of selected values and the behavior of the individual is controlled by these values and not emotions. Thus the behavior is not exhibited emotionally but is part of a value system.
Some of the verbs
- Be ready
- Revise
- Change
- View
- Approach
- Plan
- Arrive
- Rely
- Find
- Examine
- Judge
- Be consistent
- Be conscious.

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Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 07:12