Training and Development _ Training Objectives and Smart Goals

Domain

Performance

Knowledge (recall of information)

Arrange, define, label, list, recall, repeat

Comprehension (interpret in own words)

Classify, discuss, explain, review, translate

Application (apply to new situation)

Apply, choose, demonstrate, illustrate, prepare

Analysis (break down into parts and show relationships)

Analyze, categorize, compare, diagram, test

Synthesis (bring together to form a whole)

Arrange, collect, assemble, propose, set up

Evaluation (judgments based on criteria)

Appraise, attack, argue, choose, compare

Receiving (pay attention)

Listen to, perceive, be alert to

Responding (minimal participation)

Reply, answer, approve, obey

Valuing (preferences)

Attain, assume, support, participate

Organization (development of values)

Judge, decide, idenify with, select

Characterization (total philosophy of life)

Believe, practice, carry out

Reflexes (involuntary movement)

Stiffen, extend, flex

Fundamental movements (simple movements)

Crawl, walk, run, reach

Perception (response to stimuli)

Turn, bend, balance, crawl

Physical abilities (psychomotor movements)

Move heavy objects; make quick motions

Skilled movements (advanced learned movements)

Play an instrument; use a hand tool