Assessment by observation of motor skills in preschool children

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Published: Dec 21, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2014.n1.v5.708
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Motor activity observational methodology assesment

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Mª Luisa Herrero Nivela
Universidad de Zaragoza
Elena Escolano-Pérez
Universidad de Zaragoza
Mª Teresa Anguera
Universidad de Zaragoza
Marian Acero-Ferrero
Universidad de Zaragoza

Abstract

The psychomotor development is a dynamic process as result of the nervous system maduration, neuromuscular function and sensitive organs, which happens during the interaction of the child with the environment. All contribute to the acquisition of skills and more complex responses. The present study is an example of how teachers can use observation to assess child´s motor behaviour. This study analyses the possible existence of patterns of motor behaviour and its evolution in a group of schoolchildren in the early childhood education in their physical education class during spontaneous play and directed activities.

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Herrero Nivela, M. L., Escolano-Pérez, E., Anguera, M. T., & Acero-Ferrero, M. (2014). Assessment by observation of motor skills in preschool children. International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD De Psicología., 5(1), 469–476. https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2014.n1.v5.708
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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2014): THE POWER OF EMOTIONS: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
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