How to integrate movement into a traditional unit study of Arkansas history

Term

2013

Capstone

Thesis

Degree Name

MAT

Abstract

The research question addressed in this project was, how to integrate movement into a traditional unit of study of Arkansas History? The motivation behind creating a curriculum that integrates movement was the struggle of seeing unengaged students sitting in their seats through a whole class period. This capstone provides a six week curriculum that uses active learning strategies to get students moving during the learning process. Hart's theory of brain-based learning was the first to be published that demonstrated the connection between the brain and learning. Research continued to show connection between brain-based learning and movement. Darst and Pangrazi offer insight into active learning strategies that could be used in a classroom. The author created a six-week curriculum that integrates movement ideas from Darst and Pangrazi, cooperative learning and other active learning strategies into each lesson plan.

Publisher

Hamline University

Source

School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations at Hamline University

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