Four domains central to meaningful learning goals

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Description

The report defines meaningful 21st century learning goals through four domains: "Both research and local knowledge suggest four specific domains that are central to meaningful learning" — high-level cognitive skills in core academic disciplines; culturally and linguistically responsive curriculum and instruction; social and emotional learning developing self-regulation, collaboration, problem-solving, conflict resolution, perseverance, and resilience; and pathways integrating college and career preparation. It recommends a whole-child approach that improves academic opportunities, affirms cultural and linguistic identities, supports well-being, and redesigns high schools through integrated pathways.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Adequate attention and funding for cultural and linguistic diversity statutes, which the report says have had inadequate attention and funding

Constraints

• The report finds New Mexico has not adequately pursued social and emotional learning and trauma-informed practices despite high rates of adverse childhood experiences

Target Learners

• K-12 students in New Mexico, including English learners and Native American students

Learning Goals

• Higher-order thinking and deeper learning in the disciplines, culturally and linguistically responsive learning, social and emotional competencies, and college and career readiness

Claims

• Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making appear in all seven reviewed frameworks [+W]

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Key Sources

• Oakes, J., Espinoza, D., Darling-Hammond, L., Gonzales, C., DePaoli, J., Kini, T., Hoachlander, G., Burns, D., Griffith, M., & Leung, M. (2020). Improving education the New Mexico way: An evidence-based approach. Palo Alto, CA: Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/improving-education-new-mexico-way

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title	Four domains central to meaningful learning goals
description	The report defines meaningful 21st century learning goals through four domains: "Both research and local knowledge suggest four specific domains that are central to meaningful learning" — high-level cognitive skills i...
status	review
generated	by process:settle-candidates on 2026-10-10
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sources	1 — oakes-2020

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