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• Observable ‐ Does the learning objective identify what students will be able to do after the topic is covered? • Measurable ‐ Is it clear how you would test achievement of the learning objective?
The key here is to use verbs that indicate a clearly observable and measurable action. Appropriate action verbs for the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains are listed below.
A learning objective states what a student will learn by the end of a lesson or module. It should include a measurable verb from the designated domain cognitive, affective, or psychomotor) and focus on the student.
Bloom’s Taxonomy Verb List PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN activate correct loosen transfer adjust create make troubleshoot align demonstrate manipulate tune apply design mend turn on/off arrange dismantle mix type assemble drill nail saw balance fasten operate sharpen break down fix paint set build follow press sew
Summary of the revised version of Bloom’s Taxonomy with verbs for writing learning objectives at all levels of the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
This list of action verbs can be used in the development of program-level outcomes or course-level learning objectives in the cognitive domain. It is adapted from Jerrold Kemp’s “Shopping List of Verbs” (2014) and based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning.
The classification of educational objectives in the psychomotor domain: The psychomotor domain. Vol. 3. Washington, DC: Gryphon House.
