Ateneo de Zamboanga University

School of Education
Aurea Lara S. Ragdi
BSED-III ENGLISH, PED7
Topic: Compare and Contrast Psychomotor Domains
DAVE´S
PSYCHOMOTOR
This taxonomy of
psychomotor is believed
to be the easiest one to
The levels at the peak apply in learning setups. Both of these
of the two pyramids It emphasizes merely on
press the importance
taxonomies affirm
the different degrees of that social cues and
of gaining confidence
competence in
and easiness in constant guidance
performing a skill.
performing. Once, can help in the fast-
mastered, they can This also looks at the
paced development
move freely with precision and
of psychomotor
proper expression and coordination, but gives
more weight on the level skills.
precision.
of the competence that
students must have in
performing
It asserts progression of
COMPETENCE

HARROW'S All of these SIMPSON'S

PSYCHOMOTOR interpretations of PSYCHOMOTOR
psychomotor domain This taxonomy is
Harrow's hierarchy of
inspired by the
psychomotor skills is boil down to the
foremost theories
based on the degree of escalating or increasing and taxonomies. It
coordination of both the nature of complexity of
involuntary responses
immerses more on
tasks or skills to be the idea of
and learned
capabilities. It intently learned. Although each coordinating and
focuses on the has different focused utilizing motor skills.
development of physical aspect, still, all asserts Unlike Dave's and
fitness, agility, dexterity development through Harrow's, Elizabeth
and body control Simpson's
constant practice and
towards achieving the Psychomotor Domain
observation. focuses on the
highest level of
expertise. All accentuates the mastery of the skill
It starts with simple essence of developing by observation,
reflexes to complex, both fine and gross adaptation, and
expressive movements. motor skills, and invention.
It asserts assessment of exhibiting mind and It asserts
ABILITY proggression of
body coordination.
SKILL MASTERY

Both taxonomies
acknowledge the
cruciality of
perception (being
aware of the
senses, objects
and other stimuli.
 analysis
Psychomotor Domain of Taxonomies
This domain of taxonomy focuses on the physical movements,
coordination, and use of other motor-skill areas, which can be
measured in terms of speed, precision, techniques, dynamics,
distance, and procedures in execution. Both fine motor skills and
gross motor skills are important in the demonstrations.

Harrow
Sample Key Words: react, walk, draw,
write, adapt, modify, compose, interpret

From the given key words that this

taxonomy has, we can infer that it centers
on the movements/activities that students
can do based from their acquired or
developed capability. If they only developed
basic fundamental movement, then what
they can do is to either write or draw. If
they have learned understanding body
language, then that's the moment they can
interpret and create their own movements
or actions.
dave
Sample Key Words: copy, follow, execute,
demonstrate, combine, modify, design,
invent
From the sample key words proposed by
Dave in his taxonomy, we can derive to
the conclusion that students can learn
and enhance physical movements from
their environment. It now only matters on
the student's eagerness to learn a certain
movement. They start by imitating, then
practicing, and of course perfecting. After
these, they will be able to do the
movement naturally, even without thinking
much about it --- it becomes their
expertise.
 simpson
Sample Key Words: choose, relate, display,
measure, manipulate, adapt, reorganize,
compose, originate
From the sample key words given, we can
profess the importance of our sensory-
perception and well-being aspects
(emotional, physical, mental) in the
development of our psychomotor domain.
From that, students can proceed to
learning a complex skill by first, imitation
and trial-and-error. Second, with constant
practice, they can perform movements
better, quicker, and more accurate. Finally,
they can adapt new movements, combine
these movements, and perhaps create
their own movements.

synthesis
All of these taxonomies about psychomotor domain
accentuate that this domain can only be developed to a
higher level through thorough and constant practice.
These movements are not only referring to dancing and
performing on stage as these also include simple
reflexes or movements that students can do with
precision and technique.

As teachers, we must consider integrating psychomotor

skills in our learning objectives or activities. Without
these skills, we cannot attain the holistic development
that we want. Additionally, we should also understand
that psychomotor domain encompasses all other skills
(not merely physical skills). It is the integration of
cognitive, emotional, symbolic, and sensorimotor skills
of the students.

Note that this domain refers to the capacity of the

students to express themselves in a psychosocial
context.