Definitions+of+CAPSS+Domains

__ **Cognitive Domain** __ -- involves knowledge and the development of intellectual skills. Essential components of the cognitive domain include but are not limited to **critical thinking, problem solving, analysis and synthesis of information, written/oral communication, and executive function.** Cognition is the scientific term for "the process of the mind ." i.e. how humans perceive, remember, learn, and think about information. This includes the recall or recognition of specific facts, procedural patterns, and concepts that serve in the development of intellectual abilities and skills. The term cognition ( Latin// : cognoscere //, "to know", "to conceptualize" or "to recognize") refers to the processing and application of information and knowledge.

 **__ Aesthetic Domain __** -- recognizes the interconnectedness of body, mind, emotions, and spirit that allows for expression of perceptions, feelings and ideas. These can be reflected through various media including paint, clay, music, spoken or written words, and bodies in movement. Essential components of the aesthetic domain include but are not limited to **creativity, curiosity, imagination, and appreciation of beauty.**

 **__ Physical Domain __** -- includes physical movement, coordination, and use of the motor-skill areas. Development of these skills requires practice and the learning of techniques. The seven major categories are listed from the simplest behavior to the most complex. Essential components of the aesthetic domain include but are not limited to **fine-motor, large-motor, and agility.** The physical domain is demonstrated by skills such as manipulation, dexterity, grace, strength, speed; actions which demonstrate the fine motor skills such as use of precision instruments or tools, or actions which evidence gross motor skills such as the use of the body in dance, musical or athletic performance.

 **__ Social/Emotional Domain __** -- the process of learning life skills. Such skills include how to deal with oneself, others/relationships, and work in an effective manner. In dealing with oneself, this includes recognizing emotions and learning how to manage feelings. In dealing with others, this includes developing sympathy and empathy and maintaining positive relationships. It also focuses on dealing with daily situations and interactions in a collaborative, constructive, and ethical fashion. Essential components of the aesthetic domain include but are not limited to **self-confidence, play, peer relations, adult relations, initiative, adaptability, collaboration, and leadership.**

**__ Self-Knowledge Domain __**** – ** thinking about thinking; Self-knowledge is the capacity to understand and monitor one’s own learning and cognition. With active control over thinking processes involved in learning, the learner is able to understand and self-monitor their own learning/learning processes. Self-knowledge implies that learners have an awareness of their own understanding, application of knowledge, and areas where support is needed. Essential components of the self-knowledge domain include but are not limited **executive** **function, self-awareness, resilience, self-assessment, reflection, and self-regulation.**