Definition
In the affective domain of learning, a value is an internalized belief or standard that a learner has accepted as personally important and that consistently guides their attitudes, choices, and behavior.
Plain English
A value is something a person genuinely believes matters, so much so that it shapes how they act without having to be reminded.
Context Anchor
Seen in instructor discussions about the affective domain, which is the part of learning that deals with attitudes, choices, motivation, and professional judgment.
Derivation
From the Latin valere, meaning 'to be worth' or 'to be strong.' In learning theory, a value is something the student has come to regard as worth holding onto -- a belief strong enough to influence behavior.
Why Pilots Care
Instructors who identify what students value can strengthen commitment to safe habits and professional standards.
Intuition Check
Value does not mean a price, a number, or a setting here. It means the importance a person gives to something, shown by choices and behavior.
Example Sentence 1
The instructor recognized that the student had adopted safety as a personal value when she began running her own checklist without being prompted.
Example Sentence 2
The instructor reinforced the value of clear radio calls by showing how they prevent runway incursions.