Domains of Learning
Information on domains of learning is shared here in two contexts:
- domains associated with Gagne’s work aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and
- domains of learning described for instruction with early learners (birth to age 5).
Domains of learning associated with Gagne’s work aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html
https://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/conditions-learning/
Domains of learning described for instruction with early learners (birth to age 5)
“The Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards are intended to provide a framework for understanding and communicating a common set of developmentally appropriate expectations for young children within a context of shared responsibility and accountability for helping children meet these expectations” (p. 10). They are intended as a guide for children in the preschool period of ages 0-3 and 3 to 5.
Domains are major areas of development. The Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards are divided into six domains that reflect the full range of child development, including:
- Social and emotional development
- Approaches to learning
- Language and literacy development
- Creativity and the arts
- Cognitive development
- Physical and motor development
Each domain is divided into components that describe expected behaviors within the domain. Examples may be found at:
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/early/highqualel/ind/domain/
SAMPLE - YOUNG INFANT (Birth-8 Months)
- DOMAIN - Social and Emotional Development
- COMPONENT - Trust and Emotional Security
- INDICATOR - Shows emotional connection and attachment to others
- EXAMPLE - Looks for familiar caregiver when tired, hungry or upset
- STRATEGY- Respond to baby’s messages and cues and try to determine baby’s needs
- CHALLENGE - Being physically and emotionally available to the infant
Find a complete list of domain components for Early Learning at: