Open AccessThe movement games: A methodical approach in the intellectual – motric development of preschoolers
Author(s) -
Elena Lupu,
Anca Alecu,
Mădălina Ceascai
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of educational research and review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2384-7301
DOI - 10.33495/jerr_v9i11.21.150
Subject(s) - psychology , theme (computing) , physical education , curriculum , movement (music) , mathematics education , intellect , developmental psychology , test (biology) , rhythmic gymnastics , pedagogy , computer science , paleontology , philosophy , theology , aesthetics , biology , operating system
In this study, we aimed to analyze if movement games represent a methodical approach in the intellectual-motric development of pre-schoolers and also if there are significant changes regarding their ability and motric performance. The present theme has been initially introduced as a pilot study and continued up to the present with further analysis on an extended group of subjects. Because of the experiment’s enlargement, the actual study has tracked important differences concerning the pre-schoolers' intellect, their scholarly achievements and exams or test papers. It has been discovered the fact that active scholars, who are involved in movement activities (daily physical education classes) have greater performance at school, whereas the rest (having a single physical education class a week, known as the physical activity moment in the curriculum with a duration of 50 minutes/week) do not. The research was achieved on two groups: A - The pilot group-composed of 12 children (boys and girls); B - The group of fundamental observation made up of 80 children-divided into two groups: An experimental group (E.G.) of 39 children (boys and girls): A control group (C.G.) of other 41 children (boys and girls). Children are aged between 5-6 years old attending the same kindergarten. Findings - During a game and through play, children discover how to learn by adopting a working method that involves activities that follow a step-by-step logical sequence. In conclusion, the movement game is an essential methodical approach in the intellectual-motric growth of pre-schoolers. Used regularly, the movement game will have a positive impact both on the capacity of movement guidance and the intellectual development. Keywords: Lesson, physical education, intellect, schedule, kindergartens.