Effect of movement activities on student engagement: a handbook of movement activities for elementary teachers.
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Book
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Publication Year
2007
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Abstract
A handbook has been developed to aid teachers in the incorporation of movement activities in the elementary classroom. The activities can be done between lessons or between long periods of focus. The activities will help to gain attention and engagement of students. The activities in the handbook are to be used as a supplement to any existing elementary curriculum. The handbook consists of seventy-eight activities that may be used in a variety of classroom settings. Current literature and research surrounding the topics of engagement, stimulation, retention, and the importance of movement for adolescents were explored.
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Committee Chair: Dr. Don woodcock.
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1