Discrete Thinking Skills in Two Teachers' Physical Education Classes
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Catherine D. Ennis, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Integrating thinking skills such as focusing, information gathering, and organization into all
subjects is becoming increasingly important in
elementary schools. The nonacademic subjects
of physical education, art, and music can provide
opportunities for teaching thinking skills. In this study, 2 physical education programs (8 classes) were examined for the presence of opportunities to use thinking skills. The programs were taught by 2 expert physical education teachers at different schools using the Logsdon physical eduction curriculum. Data were analyzed using constant comparison. Results indicated that teachers used deductive and inductive strategies associated with teacher- and student-structured experiences to encourage student metacognition. Properties of the data categories represented discrete thinking skills, such as attention focusing, comparing, and analyzing, typically associated with thinking-readinesse xperiences.
Discrete Thinking Skills in Two Teachers' Physical Education Classes
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Elementary School Journal, 91(5), 473-487.
- Language: English
- Date: 1991
- Keywords
- Cognitive skills, Focus, Information gathering, Cognitive development, Physical education, Elementary schools