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Physical Development in the Early Years
Description
This book shows that experiential learning is an indispensable part of a child's development. It gives teachers practical advice on how to incorporate enjoyable play-based physical activity into a timetable too often focused on academic achievement.
Table of Contents
1) Young children: their physical world
2) Considering 'physical education' in its widest sense: how children learn in the physical domain.
3) Movement and motor development: an explanation of 'movement strings'.
4) Motor skills development: how to use the 'skills ladder' in teaching.
5) Practical teaching: building upon the theory, some ideas for good practice.
6) Good practice - safe practice: considerations relating to the balance of fun, challenge and safety.
2) Considering 'physical education' in its widest sense: how children learn in the physical domain.
3) Movement and motor development: an explanation of 'movement strings'.
4) Motor skills development: how to use the 'skills ladder' in teaching.
5) Practical teaching: building upon the theory, some ideas for good practice.
6) Good practice - safe practice: considerations relating to the balance of fun, challenge and safety.
Product details
| Published | 01 May 2004 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 114 |
| ISBN | 9780826468710 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Series | Classmates |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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