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Young Children's Development of Swinging Behaviors.
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Fox, Jill Englebright; Tipps, R. Steven – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1995
Examined development of young children's psychomotor behaviors on outdoor swings, devising a Guttman hierarchical scale. Found that children consolidate basic movements into proficient swinging skills, and then experiment with the physical properties of the swing and with the social context. Modeling, informal instruction, and practice contribute…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Measurement Techniques, Measures (Individuals), Physical Development
The Identification and Assessment of Young Children with Movement Difficulties.
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Chambers, Mary E.; Sugden, David A. – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2002
Tested the reliability and validity of a teacher-completed checklist to identify movement difficulties in a sample of 3- to 5-year-olds. Analysis showed that the checklist identified movement difficulties and found significant differences between children who displayed movement difficulties and those who did not. Interrater reliability and…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Early Identification, Evaluation, Measures (Individuals)