The Implementation Of Basic Movement Learning Models In Early Childhood: A Systematic Review
Keywords:
Fundamental Movement Skills, Early Childhood Education, Learning Model, Motor Development, Physical EducationAbstract
Early childhood physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development all depend on fundamental movement skills. However, the use of motor learning in early childhood education frequently encounters pedagogical difficulties, such as the requirement for stimulating learning environments, different developmental stages, and short attention spans. Thus, the purpose of this systematic review was to find, assess, and compile learning models that help kids between the ages of 0 and 7 acquire basic motor abilities. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards were followed in this study's systematic review design. Keywords pertaining to basic movement abilities, motor learning, teaching methods, and early childhood education were used to gather data from the Scopus database. To guarantee the quality and accessibility of the data, the inclusion criteria were restricted to full-text, peer-reviewed articles published in English. Seven pertinent papers were included for qualitative synthesis following screening and eligibility evaluation of the 19 publications that were originally found. The results showed that the best methods for enhancing young children's motor skills were game-based learning models and methods using local knowledge. These methods supported social, cognitive, and emotional growth while also improving coordination, balance, agility, and other basic movement skills. Additionally, cultural identity and significant educational experiences were fostered by traditional games and culturally appropriate activities. Although infrastructure and teacher preparedness continue to be barriers to their implementation, technology-based interventions, especially augmented reality-assisted learning, have also shown beneficial impacts on the development of motor skills. In conclusion, the most promising pedagogical strategies for promoting basic movement skills and holistic development in early infancy are game-based and local wisdom-oriented learning models, while technology presents more chances for future advancements in motor learning.
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