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Lynott, Francis J., III; Westerlin, Sara A.; Bittner, Gina L.; Mollenkopf, Dawn L. – Educational Research: Theory and Practice, 2022
Applying the fundamentals of motor skill development for children in the classroom setting can prove beneficial for both student and teacher. Herein, the authors will focus on what motor development is, how this manifests itself in young learners, the concept of the nonlinear pedagogy design principles, and the importance of the movement as it…
Descriptors: Motor Development, Instructional Design, Elementary School Students, Educational Principles
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Robinson, Leah E. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2011
Fundamental motor skills (e.g., run, jump, catch, and throw) are essential building blocks for more advanced and context-specific skills. Children with these motor skills are able to function independently while learning and exploring their environment. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) "Active Start"…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Psychomotor Skills, Object Manipulation, Skill Development
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Li, Weidong; Lee, Amelia M.; Solmon, Melinda – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2008
The present study used an interaction approach to investigate how individuals' dispositions about ability as incremental or fixed (entity), manipulated learning environments, and intrinsic motivation affect persistence and performance on a challenging, novel motor skill. Seventy-two female college students who were assigned to either an…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Persistence, Questionnaires, Interaction
Dalrymple, Nancy; Porco, Barbara – 1989
The educational program of a student with autism most easily and beneficially begins with manipulation of objects. Short periods of time should be allotted to each activity to hold attention and ensure success. Partial participation and an individualized reinforcement schedule are important elements in the instructional design. Assistance in…
Descriptors: Autism, Basic Skills, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education