Domains of Development Reporter: CATHERINE SABUCOR
Domains of Development There are 3 Major domains of Development 1. Physical 2.Cognitive 3.Socio-emotional
PHYSICAL DOMAIN The physical domain covers the development of physical changes, which includes growing in size and strength, as well as the development of both gross motor skills and fine motor skills. The physical domain also includes the development of the senses and using them.
The difference between Fine motor skills and Gross motor skills FINE MOTOR SKILLS Involve small body muscles such as hands ,wrists. and fingers. GROSS MOTOR SKILLS Involve moving large muscle such as arm, legs ,torso and back. Gross motor skills involves whole body movement.
Cognitive Domain It involves how children think, explore and figure things out as well as their problem solving skills and acquisition of knowledge. The cognitive domain refers to the intellectual growth of the child ,their brain development and their capacity to learn and understand the world . Cognitive development includes, •The ability to process thoughts • pay attention •develop memories
Socio –emotional Domain Includes a child growing understanding and control their emotion. They are also begin to identify what others are feeling , develop the ability to cooperate, show empathy and use moral reasoning. >Social Emotional Domain is defined as the changes the way we connect to other individuals, and express and understand emotions.
Socio-emotional development includes: Getting along with others Social Relationship Self esteem Understanding and expressing emotions