Psychomotor Learning Domain

Levels of Learning Desired in the Psychomotor Domain	Specific Action verbs that - when used in an objective - will indicate that the specified level of learning has occurred.
Imitation - early stages in learning a complex skill, overtly, after the individual has indicated a readiness to take a particular type of action. Imitation includes repeating an act that has been demonstrated or explained, and it includes trial and error until an appropriate response is achieved.	Imitation - begin, assemble, attempt, carry out, copy, calibrate, construct, dissect, duplicate, follow, mimic, move, practice, proceed, repeat, reproduce, respond, organize, sketch, start, try, volunteer
Manipulation - individual continues to practice a particular skill or sequence until it becomes habitual and the action can be performed with some confidence and proficiency. The response is more complex than at the previous level, but the learner still isn't "sure of him/herself."	Manipulation - (same as imitation), acquire, assemble, complete, conduct, do, execute, improve, maintain, make, manipulate, operate, pace, perform, produce, progress, use
Precision - skill has been attained. Proficiency is indicated by a quick, smooth, accurate performance, requiring a minimum of energy. The overt response is complex and performed without hesitation.	Precision - (same as imitation and manipulation), achieve, accomplish, advance, automatize, exceed, excel, master, reach, refine, succeed, surpass, transcend
Articulation - involved an even higher level of precision. The skills are so well developed that the individual can modify movement patterns to fit special requirements or to meet a problem situation.	Articulation - adapt, alter, change, excel, rearrange, reorganize, revise, surpass, transcend
Naturalization - response is automatic. The individual begins to experiment, creating new motor acts or ways of manipulating materials out of understandings, abilities, and skills developed. One acts "without thinking."	Naturalization - arrange, combine, compose, construct, create, design, refine, originate, transcend

 

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