Behavioural objectives
- 1. Asala and Muasara Private Schools Department of English Handout No. 10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Behavioural Objectives Dear Colleagues. Having noticed that some of you have troubles in phrasing the Behavioural Objectives, I present to you this paper in the hope that it will be of value and help in your daily teaching practices Behavioural objectives are divided into three domains, namely: 1. The Cognitive Domain 2. The Affective Domain 3. The Psychomotor Domain The sub-divisions of the cognitive domain are: 1. Knowledge: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Mention, recognize, describe, name, count, choose, arrange, make a list, define, point out, order, repeat, memorize. 2. Comprehension: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Explain, deduce give examples, rewrite, distinguish, Translate, describe, discuss, clarify, summarize, express, locate 3. Application: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Apply, solve, draw a diagram, use, exemplify, develop, organize, employ, practice, tabulate information, reconstruct 4. Analysis: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Analyze, compare, differentiate, classify, examine, test (try), and criticize, match 5. Synthesis: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Plan, design, generate, invent, construct, coordinate, retell, produce, modify, suggest. 6. Evaluation: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Evaluate, pass a judgment, justify, argue, defend, refute, predict, and criticize The sub-divisions of the affective domain are: 1. Receiving: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Ask, listen, choose, refer to 2. Responding: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Agree, respond, obey, participate, and volunteer 2. Valuing: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Accept, initiate, study, help, join, follow, prefer 3. Characterization by value: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Behave, believe,
- 2. The sub-divisions of the Psychomotor Domain are: 1. Observation: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Watch, monitor, and follow up, etc. 2. Imitation: It can be expressed by the following verbs: imitate, copy, and repeat, 3. Experimentation: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Examine, check, do, and watch. etc. 4. Practice: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Do without supervision, mass produce, work efficiently, and work confidently, 5. Mastery: It can be expressed by the following verbs: Master, produce quickly and efficiently. Values It is very important to instill in our children some values which reflect our true faith in Islam and our dedication as good citizens, such values are: 1. Respect for others 2. Accepting other’s point of views 3. Punctuality 4. Honesty 5. Cleanliness 6. Showing pride in the Islamic Culture 7. Faithfulness 8. Apologizing 9. Appreciating others’ opinions 10.Thanking and praising others 11.Expressing sympathy with others 12.Forgiving others 13.Socializing 14.Dedication Supervisor of English Ali Talahmeh 16/4/2102