6.2 Appendix B - Domains of Learning

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:

1. Social and emotional development
2. Approaches to learning
3. Language and literacy development
4. Creativity and the arts
5. Cognitive development
6. 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:

https://wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/resource/TheConnection-Minnesota-Early-Learning-Standards.pdf