Teaching Practices that Promote Motor Skills in Early Childhood Settings |
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| Authors: | Leah E Robinson E Kipling Webster S Wood Logan W Amarie Lucas Laura T Barber |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Kinesiology, Auburn University, 2050 Memorial Coliseum, Auburn, AL 36849, USA |
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| Abstract: | Early childhood educators, especially those in preschool centers, are often expected to design and implement movement programs.
However, these individuals may not have been taught these skills during their education. The purpose of this study was to
determine if early childhood majors could successfully be taught to implement a mastery climate instructional approach to
promote motor skill development to preschool-age children. Twenty undergraduate Early Childhood Education majors, who completed
a Motor Development Across the School Years course, designed and implemented a movement program to develop preschoolers’ locomotor
and object control skills. Fourteen preschoolers participated in an 11-week movement program. Preschoolers’ motor performance
was assessed with the Test of Gross Motor Development—2nd Edition prior to and following the intervention. Results indicate
significant improvements in total performance (p < .05) and locomotor skills (p = .037). Findings indicate that with guidance and training, early childhood majors can effectively design and implement a
mastery-based movement program that enhances motor skill competence. The findings also demonstrate the need and value for
early childhood majors to receive training in the design and implementation of movement programs. This paper provides a conceptual
framework and practical recommendations to assist teachers and educators with implementing a mastery climate movement programs. |
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