Plain English Meaning

It has to do with how a student feels about what they're learning -- their attitudes, willingness to accept ideas, and personal commitment -- not just what they know or can physically do.

Full Definition

Relating to the domain of learning concerned with attitudes, beliefs, values, feelings, and personal acceptance of ideas. In instructional design, the affective domain addresses how a learner internalizes and responds to material on a personal level, as distinguished from purely intellectual knowledge (cognitive domain) or physical skill (psychomotor domain).

Context Anchor

Seen in flight instructor training when describing training objectives that deal with attitude, judgment, safety habits, and .