FOUR DOMAINS OF LEARNING A FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING

FOUR DOMAINS OF LEARNING A FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS CRLA 2019 D. Osterholt, S. Lampard Dennis, R. Bernier

SESSION OVERVIEW Development of The Four Domains of Learning Explanation and Discussion of The Framework Implementation at Landmark College & Beyond Expanded and Unique Use at Bridgewater State U. Time for Q&A

Student body of about 500 students- all with diagnosed learning disabilities Language-based LD, AD(H)D, ASD, NLD, Others LANDMARK COLLEGE SINCE 1985 Average of 40 -50% transfer from other colleges 6: 1 student to teacher ratio Two and four-year programs AA Business Studies AS Life Sciences AA & BA Liberal Studies AS & BS Computer Science BA Studio Art

DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOUR DOMAINS OF LEARNING & THE WORLD OF LEARNERS WHEEL 2009 2012 2014 § Our original research at LC: 4 Domains of Learning emerged Further research at LC; impact of direct instruction of domains 2015 The World of Learners Wheel Created 2016 Informal FY assessment of Four Domains visual tools 2018 Four Domains integrated across the college for First Year Students Tracking changes in primary barriers within 4 Domains

FOUR DOMAINS OF LEARNING Motivation Comprehends the meaning of concepts, sees their relevance within a larger context, sets realistic goals Self-Regulation Awareness, understanding and monitoring of executive functioning skills Social/Emotional Influences Awareness and management of emotional triggers & ability to manage stress Academic Skill Attainment Ability to apply appropriate thinking, reading and writing skills to complete academic tasks

The Four Domains Framework & World of learners Wheel Supports Students üUsing Shared Language of the Four Domains of Learning üIdentifying Strengths and Challenges üIdentifying Action Plans for Addressing Challenge Areas üCreating Realistic and Attainable Goals That can be Sustained

EXPLICITLY DESIGNED PROGRAMMING Student Growth Within the 4 Domains of Learning Methodolog y Content Student Needs

STEPS TO THE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER Noticing student behavior/languag e Assessing behaviors using the framework of The Four Domains of Learning Addressing barriers to learning through implementation of strategies Autonomy and self-advocacy as a life- long learner

FOR RESOURCES, ARTICLES & OUR BLOG PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE! https: //domainsoflearning. wordpress. com/ Dorothy A. Osterholt dosterholt@landmark. edu Sophie Lampard Dennis sdennis@landmark. edu