Week 6

I believe that every time something is taught to somebody, there is always an objective that the teacher/instructor wants to achieve.

This week, we are taught the three domains of learning and writing specific objectives for each domain of learning.

Having the initial idea that one simple objective can apply to all kinds of learning, i was quite surprised that actually, there are specific words to use for each domain of learning, namely, Affective - attitudinal changes, Cognitive - to know and think abt something, and Psychomotor - the doing of something physically.

It all seems to fall into place when i recall the difference between the kind of objectives we had for my history lessons back in secondary school, and the objectives for my driving lessons.

History lessons, for example, we had to memorize at least 3 facts of Stalin's 5-year plans and regurgitate them onto the paper. However, for driving lessons, we had to engage the correct gear when going up a slope or making a turn.

U can see the vast difference in the types of objectives for these 2 types of learning, which are namely Cognitive and Psychomotor domains respectively.

There is no way u can memorise the exact steps to engage a gear unless you physically do it and experience how it works. Likewise, it impossible to physically know what are Stalin's 5 year plans and the only thing you can do is to read and memorize.

Therefore, we can see that in order for learning to effectively take place, we have to set objectives appropriately and accurately.