taxonomies.the psychomotor model
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Taxonomies: The Psychomotor Domain
PSYCHOMOTOR LEARNING-manual or physical skills (skills)- coordination, dexterity, manipulation, grace, strength, speed, and actions
Level and Definition Illustrative Verbs Example Perception: The ability to use sensory cues to guide motor activity.
chooses, describes, detects, differentiates, distinguishes, identifies, isolates, relates, selects, separates
Listening to the sounds made by guitar strings before tuning them.
Level and Definition
Illustrative Verbs
Example
Set:
Readiness to act. It includes mental, physical, and emotional sets.
begins, displays, explains, moves, proceeds, reacts, responds, snows, starts, volunteers
Knowing how to use a computer mouse.
Level and Definition
Illustrative Verbs Example
Guided response:
The early stages in learning a complex skill that includes imitation and trial and error.
assembles, builds, calibrates, constructs, dismantles, displays, dissects, fastens, fixes, grinds, heats, manipulates, measures, mends, mixes, organizes, sketches
Performs a mathematical equation as demonstrated.
Level and Definition
Illustrative Verbs Example
Mechanism:
This is the intermediate stage in learning a complex skill.
assembles, builds, calibrates, constructs, dismantles, displays, dissects, fastens, fixes, grinds, heats, manipulates, measures, mends, mixes, organizes, sketches
Use a personal computer.
Level and Definition
Illustrative Verbs Example
Complex or overt response: The skillful performance of motor acts that involve complex movement patterns.
assembles, builds, calibrates, constructs, dismantles, displays, dissects, fastens, fixes, grinds, heats, manipulates, measures, mends, mixes, organizes, sketches
Dismantling and re-assembling various components of an automobile quickly with no errors.
Level and Definition
Illustrative Verbs Example
Adaptation: Skills are well developed and the individual can modify movement patterns to fit special requirements.
adapts, alters, changes, rearranges, reorganizes, revises, varies
Responds effectively to unexpected experiences.
Level and Definition Illustrative Verbs Example
Origination: Creating new movement patterns to fit a particular situation or specific problem.
arranges, combines, composes, constructs, creates, designs, originates
Develops a new and comprehensive training program.
• http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/behavior/psymtr.html• http://assessment.uconn.edu/docs/
LearningTaxonomy_Psychomotor.pdf