Promoting Language Development through Movement

Autor/inn/en	Schilling, Tammy; McOmber, Kelly; Mabe, Kathy; Beasley, Bess; Funkhouser, Shari; Martinez, Layvette
Titel	Promoting Language Development through Movement
Quelle	In: Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 17 (2006) 6, S.39-42 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1045-4853
Schlagwörter	Limited English Speaking; Second Language Learning; English (Second Language); Play; Physical Activities; Outdoor Education; Preschool Children; Teaching Methods; Movement Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Spiel; Freiluftunterricht; Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Bewegungsbildung
Abstract	The purpose of this article is to share with educators the broad developmental benefits, specific challenges, and helpful hints regarding outdoor play for preschoolers, particularly those with limited English proficiency (LEP). In this article, the authors found, that physical play provides some unique opportunities for learning, especially for children who are new to the English language. Furthermore, they state that being active and moving during outdoor play boosts a child's attention span and capitalizes on verbal, visual, and kinesthetic learning so they are more likely to retain concepts like colors, shapes, ABCs, movement terms, etc. And they found, that physical play can be a huge boost for a child's self-esteem. In conclusion, they state that it is critically important that teachers embrace opportunities to use physical play as a developmental "hotbed" and an opportunity to build community. It is up to each teacher to decide which play set-up (or combination) offers the greatest benefits for their specific context; however, committing to the process is a significant first-step for the cultural mosaic of today's schools. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10