Assessment of Affective Learning

Defining Affective Learning

In its simplest form, affective learning characterizes
the emotional area of learning reflected by the
beliefs, values, interests, and behaviors of learners
(Krathwohl et al., 1964; Smith & Ragan, 1999;
Gronlund & Brookhart, 2009).
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Defining Affective Learning
Affective learning is concerned with how learners feel
while they are learning, as well as with how learning
experiences are internalized so they can guide the
learner’s attitudes, opinions, and behavior in the
future (Miller, 2005).
Exemplars of Affective Behaviors

Values Character Principles

Esteem Beliefs Efficacy

interests Motives attitudes emotions

Some qualities of Filipinos
G general
R repetitive
I indecisive
N never to err
D don’t
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Re-Create the Filipino in You

Recreate the Filipinos in You
focused
innovative
firm
try
just do it
 Measuring Affective Learning

Interviews Observe Journals

Thurstone
Likert-type Questionnaire
Scales
Semantic
Multiple Sources Multiple Methods
Differential
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Conclusion
The assessment of affective qualities becomes critical to
a complete and accurate understanding of human
behavior. Various methods exist to assist in its
assessment. Some of the more prominent methods were
reviewed. The wise selection and judicial use of affective
measures will help ensure information they provide is
reliable, valid, and complement information on other
important personal qualities.