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Cognitive
Psychomotor Affective
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Research Findings
Conclusion:
Most universities in Malaysia aspire to incorporate
affective domain training and assessment in their
curriculum, but a wholesome delivery system is yet to
be installed.
Solution:
Devise a valid and reliable delivery system of training
and assessment of the affective domain
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Psychomotor Skill Development
Watson (1980) agreed that psychomotor skill
development involves both muscle and thinking skills
through 3 stage processes: -
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Affective Domain Outcome Attributes
INTEGRITY : Trustworthy, Honest, Accountable, Fair, Just,
Reliable, Sincere, Insightful, Noble, Responsible
EMPATHY : Compassionate, Altruistic, Merciful, Kind, Caring,
Understanding, Patient
MOTIVATION: Determined, Conscientious, Dedicated,
Enthusiastic, Passionate
APPEARANCE : Clean, well-groomed, properly attired,
CONFIDENCE : Autonomy, Assertive, Positive, Poised,
COMMUNICATION: Polite, Articulated,
TIME MANAGEMENT: Punctual, Non-procrastinative, prioritise
TEAMWORK : Loyal, Faithful, Devoted, Solidarity, Co-Operative,
Collaborative, Leadership
RESPECT: Polite, Humility, Humble, Tactful
STEADFAST: Perseverant, Courage, Resilient, Committed,
Persistent, Dedicated, Firm
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Soft Skills or Affective Domain
Development
What is soft skill?
Fallows, 2002
Soft skills: The two domains
Examples of Interpersonal (interactive) soft
skills …
Team work
Relationship-building
Adaptability
Written and oral communication
Friendliness
Attire
Grooming
Examples of Intrapersonal (motivational)
soft skills
Planning/ organizing
Taking initiative
Problem solving
Showing enthusiasm
Stress tolerance
Dependability
Creative thinking and innovation
Time management
Willingness to learn
Coachability
Why?
Why need the students to be trained & assessed in soft
skill?
‘It’s Hard Work Learning Soft Skills’
Employers criticize university output as having their
heads full of theories, concepts and principles but
graduates are often ill-equipped to deal with real life
situations - Employability.
McCale, C. 2008.
Why?
Employers prefer to employ graduates who have generic
competencies such as interpersonal skills, cognitive
skills, leadership skills, knowledge-acquiring skills, and
practical-orientation abilities.
Currently, employers emphasize more on soft skills than
strategic management skills and process management.
Inculcation of
Reflective diaries, Affective Reflection Sessions
folios, perceptions Domain Values
(Soft Skills)
Role Modeling
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Affective Domain Assessment
Goal: Nurturing rather than grading;
Preventive rather than remedial.
Red flag system.
Very subjective, but made more objective by using
multiple modes and multiple assessors.
Assessment by:
Self
Peer
Mentor
Lecturer
Attributes What I did in What I did Self
accordance to against Assessment*
(please describe) (please describe) (1 to 10)
Just
Ethical, law abiding, fair in decision making & judgement, fair treatment
to self and others, truthful, moderation
Noble
Caring, sincere, reliable, respectful, punctual, honest, humanity, humility,
integrity & probity, well-dressed, unselfish, forgiving, clean, kind, polite,
cheerful, pleasant
Communicative
Empathic and clear communicator – oral, written, and body language,
avoid use of bad language, quality of communication content, good
listener, accepts constructive criticism readily
Universal
All-rounder (sports, music, theatre, etc.), relevant and adaptable in roles
as practitioner in various fields, condition and situations
Collaborative
Altruistic in relationships, team and community, high team spirit,
willingness to share, unselfish
Managerial
Leadership as manager, organiser & mobiliser, volunteerism, as agent of
change, good time management no procrastination), follow procedures
Dedicated
Passion and commitment to medicine & being reflective, life-long learner,
hardworking, finish assigned tasks professionally, always try the best
Resilient
Adaptable to challenges and uncertainties, both physically and mentally
(good coping skills), patient, courage, motivated
Point Assessor
Self assessment on AD attributes 10 Self
Peer assessment on AD attributes 10 Peer
Mentor assessment on AD attributes 10 Mentor
10 Mentor
Reflection session (attendance, participation, minutes)
10 Mentor
Reflective journal (submission on time, completeness)
Folio (submission on time, completeness) 10 Mentor
10 Mentor,
SCTL (punctuality, readiness for classes, participation) self, peer
PBL/CST/small classes (punctuality, readiness for classes, 10 Mentor,
participation) self, peer
Group oral presentation 5 Mentor
Extracurricular activities 10 Mentor
Block Perception 5 Mentor
Week: Place: Date:
Chairperson
Secretary
Main issues discussed
Observation on mentees (please feedback to students of your evaluation)
Refl. J. Folio Refln SCCl PBL Notes on reflective
participation
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Special notes (e.g. last week’s targets met? Explanation. Next week’s targets?)
Score for Team target achievement: