The Affective Domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy: an analytical study in light of the prophet’s (s.a.w) Teaching Methodology

Abstract

            S.B Bloom, an American Educationalist and psychiatrist introduced a teaching technique known as Bloom’s Taxonomy. He classified this Taxonomy into three domains, the Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor. The word ‘’Taxonomy’’ is a biological term used for classification of plants. In the field of education, it is recognized as relationship between the learning and its objectives. This criterion shows a gradual improvement of a learner that starts from core activities sand ends in form of behavioral changes. This classification endorsed by S.B. Bloom. It  is an acknowledged concept among the experts which extended afterwards by later educationists. In this research paper, it is intended to analyze Affective Domain of this Taxonomy in light of the prophet’s (s.a.w) methodology of teaching. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w) performed his duties as a teacher and touched the every effective method to convey his message comprehensively. He (s.a.w) brought a sound and transparent changes in behaviors which convert a backward nation into a valued position. The Methodology adopted in this paper is Inductive, comparative and qualitative. The sources are the Basics of Blooms Taxonomy and the Books of Hadith and Seerah.