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Özkara, Abdullah Bora – Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 2018
The foundations of modern physical education in Turkey have been defined using arrangements of European countries. In general, it has been determined that European standards are taken into account as criteria when physical education is generally assessed. The evaluation of this development should also be made with scientific studies. It cannot be…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Comparative Education, Teaching Methods, Curriculum Development
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Davies, Sharon; Trinidad, Sue – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2013
This article provides an overview of the Australian Federal Government initiatives in the area of early childhood with regard to the provision of early childhood education and care. These changes have influenced a Western Australian university to develop an innovative birth to 8 years preservice educator education curriculum. Using an ecological…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Teachers, Public Policy, Early Childhood Education
Kaufmann, David A. – 1976
A traditional discussion of obesity considers the number of pounds over what is considered average for one's age, height, and sex, and is based on the assumption that the average weight for a given group of people of the same age, height, and sex is the healthiest status for that group. There is a physiological and biochemical basis for obesity.…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Curriculum Development, Dietetics, Exercise (Physiology)
Stubbs, Margaret L.; And Others – 1988
This paper reports findings that have emerged from several studies conducted concerning young girls' and boys' attitudes toward menstruation. The research work discussed included: (1) cross-sectional data about menarcheal experience and about attitudes toward menstruation from early adolescent girls in grades six through nine; (2) cross-sectional…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Females, Health Education
Cole, Peggy – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
The physical education curriculum offers children an alternative means of communication. It also has the potential to give children a sense of personal worth and control which establishes a basic foundation for self development. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Stages
Pate, Russell; Corbin, Charles – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
The implications of the use of the Health-Related Physical Fitness Test are outlined in terms of six physical fitness objectives leading to achieving fitness and motivating students to good exercise habits. Specific suggestions regarding the use of the test in the physical education program are offered. (JMF)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Guidelines
MUSIAL, STAN – 1965
THIS ARTICLE CITES THE LOW PRIORITY THAT PHYSICAL EDUCATION GENERALLY HAS IN CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING. IT ALSO CITES THE REASONS FOR DEVELOPING MORE ADEQUATE PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES--(1) OUR WAY OF LIFE NO LONGER PROVIDES VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NECESSARY FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, (2) A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP EXISTS BETWEEN…
Descriptors: Athletics, Curriculum Development, Facility Utilization Research, Physical Activities
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. – 1973
Presented is the Virginia State Education Department's curriculum development guide for teachers of the trainable mentally retarded (TMR). Briefly considered are long range goals and characteristics of the TMR child, curriculum design factors and the role of the teacher. The bulk of the document is comprised of activities for primary,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Fieber, Nancy M. – 1974
The paper addresses issues involved in the management of and curriculum for children with sensory impairments combined with cerebral palsy. The first part details typical deformities and their causes in children with cerebral palsy, and describes (with illustrations) techniques for therapeutic handling and positioning in daily living tasks at home…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Curriculum Development, Daily Living Skills, Deaf Blind
Fitzgerald, Hiram E.; And Others – 1972
This orientation manual includes a compilation of activities, curriculum, records, and operating procedures of ongoing infant and toddler group care demonstration projects. The current status of three day care units is described: the Infant Day Care Unit, the Toddler Day Care Unit, and the Toddler Enrichment Unit. The manual serves as a basic…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Day Care, Early Experience, Emotional Development
Davies, John – 1996
The extensive media use common today among children and adolescents requires no special literacy skills. Television, video, film, and popular music can also be viewed or listened to without acquiring new skills. Without purposefully teaching the skills to decode the meanings behind the media, however, we leave students, as well as ourselves, in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Golbeck, Susan L.; And Others – 1978
The three papers included in this symposium discuss the relevance of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development to the early childhood practitioner. First, an overview of Piaget's theory is presented. This focusses on the particular aspects of the theory most relevant to practitioners in early childhood education. Second, curriculum…
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education
Frost, Joe L. – 1969
This report presents a description of the Structure-Process approach to cognition and literacy, suggests techniques for implementation of the model, and assesses the effects of the model on a specific population. The Structure-Process approach assumes that intelligence develops cumulatively. The model was used for curriculum development in four…
Descriptors: Blacks, Cognitive Development, Concept Teaching, Creativity
Anderson, Mary F. – 1990
Based on classroom observations, developmental assessment, individual educational planning, and research, this curriculum describes developmentally appropriate practices to assist adults who work with young children (primarily 3-year-olds) in providing quality care and education. Chapter 1 sets out the study's specific questions, procedures,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Day Care Centers
Wood, Janice – 1990
In establishing high quality programs for young children, it is imperative that teachers focus on individual differences, growth patterns, and learning styles while providing educational experiences that develop the physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains without regard to chronological age. Research affirms that a play-oriented approach…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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