Bloom's Classification of Teaching and Instructional Objectives

Bloom's Classification of Teaching and Instructional Objectives

 

According to Bloom's classification, instructional objectives fall under one of the  

following three categories: 

1. Cognitive domain : It is related to development of intellectual capability and it is the  

core learning domain. The other domains least some cognitive components. It functions at  

six levels, which are as follows: 

(a) Knowledge : It is basically about recalling information or contents. 

(b) Comprehension : It is the ability to grasp the meaning of a material. 

(c) Application : It is applying the gained knowledge in practical situations, that is,  

converting abstract knowledge into practice. 

(d) Analysis : It involves breaking down a communication into its constituent parts in 

such a manner that relationship of ideas is understood better. 

(e) Synthesis : It is basically about combining the constituent parts to make it a whole. It  

is antonym of analysis. 

(f) Evaluation : It involves judgement made about the value of methods and materials  

for particular purposes. 

2. Affective domain : It deals with attitude, motivation, willingness to participate, valuing  

what is being learned, and ultimately incorporating the values of discipline into a way of  

life. It asks for better student participation. It includes the following levels of affective  

domain. 

(a) Receiving: Willing to listen 

(b) Responding : Willing to participate 

(c) Valuing : Willing to be involved 

(d) Organizing : Willing to be an advocate of an idea 

(e) Characterization : Willing to change one's behaviour, lifestyle, or way of life. 

3. Psychomotor domain : It is mainly concerned with the acquisition of technical skills.  

Following are the five different levels of instructional objectives in psychomotor domain: 

(a) Imitation : Demonstration of a skill by another individual is essential for imitation.  

An individual performs the act under the guidance of a skilled person. 

(b) Manipulation : A learner tries to experiment with various aspects like manipulating  

machinery, equipment, etc. 

(c) Precision : Accuracy in performing various acts increases with practice. 

(d) Articulation : Achieving a desired level of efficiency and effectiveness through  

practice. 

(e) Naturalization : Skill is internalized and an individual is able to adapt, modify, or  

design new techniques, methods, or procedures according to the requirements of a  

situation.