Term
Fall 12-11-2016
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MALED
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Susan Manikowski
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Cindy Goldade
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Theresa Phillippo
Abstract
The research question addressed in this project was: How will regular movement opportunities impact student engagement in a kindergarten classroom? This capstone begins with the personal experiences and influences of the author that led her to this question. Research on the connection between the brain, movement, and development is explained. Programs and countries that integrate frequent movement opportunities into their school schedules are examined in chapter two. This action research project uses a mixed-methods approach to observe off-task behavior during an independent writing period in a kindergarten class. Two weeks of observation are followed by two weeks of movement intervention prior to independent writing time. The results from this action research show a dramatic decrease in off-task behavior when additional movement opportunities are provided for kindergarten students.
Research Methodology
Action Research
Keywords
Brain-based Learning, Teachers/ Teaching, Movement
Recommended Citation
Lay, Catherine B., "The Connection Between Movement and Student Engagement in a Kindergarten Classroom" (2016). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4253.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4253