The Seven Domains as a Coupled System¶
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About This MicroSim¶
This causal loop diagram shows how the seven domains of learning science form a coupled system. The forward chain R1 (Learning Flywheel) traces motivation through understanding, retention, application, and expertise, with expertise feeding back into motivation. The R2 loop (Evidence Flywheel) shows how understanding, retention, and application produce measurement signals that drive instructional design adjustments. Learning Conditions Quality acts as a substrate that lifts both motivation and measurement signal quality. Delay markers appear on the application-to-expertise and expertise-to-motivation edges to reflect the long latency of those transitions.
Diagram Details¶
graph LR
MOT["Motivation"]:::r1 -->|"+"| UND["Understanding"]:::r1
UND -->|"+"| RET["Retention"]:::r1
RET -->|"+"| APP["Application"]:::r1
APP -->|"+ with delay"| EXP["Expertise"]:::r1
EXP -->|"+ with delay"| MOT
UND -->|"+"| MSIG["Measurement Signal"]:::r2
RET -->|"+"| MSIG
APP -->|"+"| MSIG
MSIG -->|"+"| IDES["Instructional Design"]:::r2
IDES -->|"+"| UND
LCQ["Learning Conditions Quality"]:::substrate -->|"+"| MOT
LCQ -->|"+"| MSIG
R1L[" R1: Learning Flywheel -- reinforcing "]:::looplabel
R2L[" R2: Evidence Flywheel -- reinforcing "]:::looplabel
B1L[" B1: Conditions Brake -- balancing "]:::looplabel
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classDef r2 fill:#2D9C6F,stroke:#1E7A55,color:#fff
classDef substrate fill:#D4A76A,stroke:#A67D3D,color:#fff
classDef looplabel fill:none,stroke:none,color:#555,font-size:12px