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Peer reviewedNilges, Lynda M. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1997
Educational gymnastics uses a problem-solving approach to accommodate multiple correct solutions to open-ended movement problems in gymnastics. A four-stage framework is outlined to help teachers systematically increase and decrease task difficulty in educational gymnastics. Answers to common questions about educational gymnastics are provided.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Gymnastics, Motor Development
Peer reviewedPinheiro, Victor E. D.; Simon, Herbert A. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1992
The ability to diagnose motor skills is important for physical educators. The paper discusses processes critical in motor skill diagnosis, proposing an operational model of motor skill development diagnosis for teacher educators and practitioners. The model provides a foundation upon which to build instructional strategies for developing…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Processes, Competence, Diagnostic Teaching
Download full textEnsign, Arselia, Ed. – PAM Repeater, 1995
In educating children with disabilities, training for independence should begin early, and the "technology" may be very simple. This paper lists activities designed to increase gross, fine motor, cognitive, and eye-hand coordination skills needed for independent living. It encourages caregivers to engage young children in active learning…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Basic Skills, Check Lists, Cognitive Development
Tien, Barbara – 1999
This guide focuses on methods to teach students with Down Syndrome to maximize their inclusion in school and the community. Following an introductory section, the 10 chapters provide information and practical guidelines on the following topics: (1) acknowledging the label but teaching the student; (2) medical facts about Down Syndrome (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Advocacy, Communication Skills, Community Programs
Macintyre, Christine – 2001
This book attempts to explain dyspraxia, a coordination disorder, and how the condition affects children of primary school age. The first chapter defines dyspraxia and answers common questions concerning what the condition is, difficulties these children experience, reasons for these difficulties, the prevalence of dyspraxia, and ways to help.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Div. of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services. – 1983
These activities for handicapped preschool children in the Washington, D.C. school district can be used by all parents interested in developing a structured home development program for their children. A calendar format offers daily activities ranging from brief discussions and exercises to day-long family excursions. Each month's activities cover…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Family Involvement
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Special Educational Services Branch. – 1995
This volume is the second in a series (developed in response to a needs assessment survey of special educators in Alberta, Canada) providing practical suggestions about instructional strategies, classroom management, preparing individual program plans, and understanding special needs. The book's four sections focus on the instruction of students…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Check Lists, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills
Bender, Michael; And Others – 1996
This first of three manuals providing a curriculum for students with disabilities focuses on the development of functional daily living skills. An introductory chapter provides an overview of the functional curriculum and offers guidelines for developing instructional plans for the four units of study which follow. Unit 1 is about self-care…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Basic Skills, Curriculum, Daily Living Skills
Brantlinger, Ellen; And Others – 1978
The first of two documents designed to provide training for paraprofessionals working with moderately and severely/profoundly handicapped students, the sourcebook provides information on preservice and inservice education. Narrative is presented and activities are described for the following preservice topics (sample subtopics in parentheses):…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Advocacy, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills
Brantlinger, Ellen; And Others – 1978
The second of two documents designed for training paraprofessionals to work with moderately and severely/profoundly handicapped students, the teacher's guide presents information on preservice and inservice education. Preservice information to be read by the paraprofessional touches on the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses):…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Advocacy, Communication Skills, Consumer Education
