The document discusses the affective domain of learning, which refers to how people deal with situations emotionally. It organizes the affective domain into 4 categories from observing to adapting. The first category, observing, involves paying attention to physical activities or others. The second, imitating, is attempting to copy behaviors. The third, practicing, means repeatedly performing activities until they become automatic. The fourth category, adapting, is fine-tuning skills and adjusting performance in new situations. The document then lists learning outcomes for each category.

1. DOMAIN III : AFFECTIVE
The affective domain refers to the way in which
we deal with situations emotionally . The
taxonomy is ordered into 5 levels as the person
progresses towards internalization in which the
attitude or feeling consistently guides or controls a
person’s behavior.

3. Re-organized and simplified into 4 categories
or levels
Categories/Level Learning Outcomes Statements
2.1 Observing : active mental attention to a physical activity Detect non-verbal communication cues; watch a
more experienced person ; observe and read
directions
2.2 Imitating : attempt to copy a physical behavior Show understanding and do sequence of steps
with assistance ; recognize ones limitations
2.3 Practicing: performing a specific activity repeatedly Operate quickly and accurately ; display
competence while performance is moving towards
becoming automatic and smooth.
2.4 Adapting : fine tuning the skill and making minor
adjustments to attain perfection
Perform automatically ; construct a new scheme/
sequence ; apply skill in new situation ; create a
new routine , develop a new program

4. Categories and levels Learning outcomes statement
3.1 Receiving : being aware or sensitive to something and
being willing to listen or pay attention
Listen to others with respect , try to remember profile and
facts
3.2 Responding : showing commitment to respond in some
measure to the idea or phenomenon
Participate in discussions ,gives expectation ; know the
rules and practice them ; question concepts in order to
understand them well
3.3 Valuing : showing willingness to be perceived as
valuing or favoring certain ideas
Demonstrate belief in the concept or process ; show ability
to resolve .Ranges from acceptance to commitment.
3.4 Organizing : arranging values into priorities , creating a
unique value system by comparing and relating
Accept responsibility ,recognize the need for balance
between freedom and responsible behavior .
3.5 Internalizing : practicing value that controls ones
behavior ; exhibiting behavior that is predictable and
characteristic of the person
Cooperate in group activities .