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Approaches to Learning

Approaches to Learning is one of the five central domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). It focuses on how children learn. These resources explore how children acquire the skills and behaviors they use to engage in learning, such as self-regulation, initiative, curiosity, and creativity.

Other ELOF domains include Social and Emotional Development; Language and Literacy; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.

Approaches to Learning

The Approaches to Learning domain includes Effective Practice Guides for each sub-domain. Discover teaching practices that support children’s development in all early learning settings.

Emotional and Behavioral Self-Regulation

The Emotional and Behavioral Self-Regulation sub-domain Effective Practice Guide includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Practices for home visitors are included.

Cognitive Self-Regulation

The Effective Practice Guide for the Cognitive Self-Regulation sub-domain includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Practices for home visitors are included.

Initiative and Curiosity

The Initiative and Curiosity sub-domain Effective Practice Guide includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Practices for home visitors are included.

Creativity

The Effective Practice Guide for the Creativity sub-domain includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Practices for home visitors are included.

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