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Leah E Robinson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effect of the children s health activity motor Program on motor skills and self regulation in head start preschoolers an efficacy trial
Frontiers in Public Health, 2016Co-Authors: Leah E Robinson, Kara K Palmer, Kristen L BubAbstract:Self-regulatory skills are broadly defined as the ability to manage emotions, focus attention, and inhibit some behaviors while activating others in accordance with social expectations and are an established indicator of academic success. Growing evidence links motor skills and physical activity to self-regulation. This study examined the efficacy of a motor skills intervention (i.e., the Children’s Health Activity Motor Program, CHAMP) that is theoretically grounded in Achievement Goal Theory on motor skill performance and self-regulation in Head Start preschoolers. A sample of 113 Head Start preschoolers (Mage = 51.91 + 6.5 months; 49.5% males) were randomly assigned to a treatment (n = 68) or control (n = 45) Program. CHAMP participants engaged in 15, 40-minute sessions of a mastery climate intervention that focused on the development of motor skills over 5 weeks while control participants engaged in their normal outdoor recess period. The Delay of Gratification Snack Task was used to measure self-regulation and the Test of Gross Motor Development - 2nd Edition was used to assess motor skills. All measures were assessed prior to and following the intervention. Linear mixed models were fit for both self-regulation and motor skills. Results revealed a significant time*treatment interaction (p < .001). In regards to motor skills, post hoc comparisons found that all children improved their motor skills (p < .05), but the CHAMP group improved significantly more than the control group (p < .001). Children in CHAMP maintained their self-regulation scores across time while children in the control group scored significantly lower than the CHAMP group at the posttest (p < .05). CHAMP is a mastery climate Movement Program that may be an approach to enhance skills associated with healthy development in children (i.e., motor skills and self-regulation). This efficacy trial provided evidence that CHAMP helped maintain delay of gratification in preschool age children and significantly improved motor skills while participating in outdoor recess was not effective. CHAMP could help contribute to children’s learning related skills and physical development and subsequently to their academic success.
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Impact of Structured Movement Time on Preschoolers’ Physical Activity Engagement
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2016Co-Authors: Kara K Palmer, Abigail L. Matsuyama, Leah E RobinsonAbstract:Preschool-aged children are not meeting national physical activity recommendations. This study compares preschoolers’ physical activity engagement during two different physical activity opportunities: outdoor free play or a structured Movement session. Eighty-seven children served as participants: 40 children participated in outdoor free play and another 47 children participated in a planned Movement session. Children in the Movement Program replaced their outdoor free play with a structured Movement session on 2 days each week. All Movement opportunities were 30-min in duration. Physical activity was objectively measured using accelerometers. Results show that, compared to children on the playground, children in the Movement Program engaged in less sedentary behaviors and more light, moderate, vigorous and moderate to vigorous physical activity. In total, children in the Movement Program engaged in 15.5 min of healthier physical activity behaviors as compared with children in the outdoor free play. Structured Movement time appears to afford children an opportunity to engage in more physical activity than outdoor time alone. Findings support that preschool centers should provide children with a daily structured Movement time that includes formalized instruction in addition to regularly scheduled outdoor free play.
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Teaching Practices that Promote Motor Skills in Early Childhood Settings
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2012Co-Authors: Leah E Robinson, E. Kipling Webster, S. Wood Logan, W. Amarie Lucas, Laura T. BarberAbstract:Early childhood educators, especially those in preschool centers, are often expected to design and implement Movement Programs. However, these individuals may not have been taught these skills during their education. The purpose of this study was to determine if early childhood majors could successfully be taught to implement a mastery climate instructional approach to promote motor skill development to preschool-age children. Twenty undergraduate Early Childhood Education majors, who completed a Motor Development Across the School Years course, designed and implemented a Movement Program to develop preschoolers’ locomotor and object control skills. Fourteen preschoolers participated in an 11-week Movement Program. Preschoolers’ motor performance was assessed with the Test of Gross Motor Development—2nd Edition prior to and following the intervention. Results indicate significant improvements in total performance ( p
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Teaching Practices that Promote Motor Skills in Early Childhood Settings
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2011Co-Authors: Leah E Robinson, E. Kipling Webster, S. Wood Logan, W. Amarie Lucas, Laura T. BarberAbstract:Early childhood educators, especially those in preschool centers, are often expected to design and implement Movement Programs. However, these individuals may not have been taught these skills during their education. The purpose of this study was to determine if early childhood majors could successfully be taught to implement a mastery climate instructional approach to promote motor skill development to preschool-age children. Twenty undergraduate Early Childhood Education majors, who completed a Motor Development Across the School Years course, designed and implemented a Movement Program to develop preschoolers’ locomotor and object control skills. Fourteen preschoolers participated in an 11-week Movement Program. Preschoolers’ motor performance was assessed with the Test of Gross Motor Development—2nd Edition prior to and following the intervention. Results indicate significant improvements in total performance (p < .05) and locomotor skills (p = .037). Findings indicate that with guidance and training, early childhood majors can effectively design and implement a mastery-based Movement Program that enhances motor skill competence. The findings also demonstrate the need and value for early childhood majors to receive training in the design and implementation of Movement Programs. This paper provides a conceptual framework and practical recommendations to assist teachers and educators with implementing a mastery climate Movement Programs.
Bambang Ismanto - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Evaluation of School Literacy Movement Program in Secondary School
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran, 2020Co-Authors: Ratna Kristiyaningrum Kristiyaningrum, Bambang IsmantoAbstract:School Literacy Movement is a Program made by the government to improve the literacy skill in elementary and secondary school level. This Program is the implementation of Regulation No 23 by 2015 about growing manners. This is a descriptive evaluation study that use Discrepancy evaluation model as a tool to evaluate the Program. The aims of the study is to find the gaps between planning, process and result of School Literacy Movement at Secondary School that is adjusted with the vision and mission of the school and the master design of School Literacy Movement issued by Minister of Education and Culture. The stages those are observed are design, installation, process, product, and cost and benefit. The study uses interview, observe, and document study to get the data from the principal, teacher, and students. The result shows the gaps are 1) school haven’t design any training for the teacher about literacy, 2) school hasn’t prepared an instrument to evaluate the Program, 3) learning stage of literacy is implemented only for Bahasa Indonesia (should be for all subjects), 4) school hasn’t prepare any cost for the literacy Program. Thus, it can be concluded that there are still some gaps happened in doing the School Literacy Movement at Secondary School based on the Master Design of School Literacy Movement issued by Ministry of Education and Culture.
Wendy Wyman-mcginty - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Participant perceptions of a mindful Movement Program for older women with breast cancer: focus group results.
Cancer nursing, 2012Co-Authors: Rebecca Crane-okada, Holly Kiger, Nancy L. R. Anderson, Rose Mary Carroll-johnson, Fred Sugerman, Shauna L. Shapiro, Wendy Wyman-mcgintyAbstract:Background Little attention has been directed to the longer-term survivorship phase for older breast cancer survivors (BCSs) who often continue to struggle with late and long-term adverse effects of treatment including lower physical functioning, fear of recurrence, stress and anxiety, neuropathies, and pain. Creative and accessible strategies are needed that offer support to this population of cancer survivors. Objective The purpose of this study was to examine participant perceptions of the effects of a Mindful Movement Program intervention on quality of life and mindfulness through focus groups. This was part of a pilot feasibility study testing the intervention with older women at more than 1 year after treatment for breast cancer. Methods Eight to 9 weeks after completion of 12 weekly, 2-hour mindful Movement sessions, focus groups were held with 3 experimental group cohorts of participants who had attended on average 10.4 classes. Focus group interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative techniques for recurrent themes. Results Four themes emerged from the direct quotes of the participants: freedom, rediscovering, body sense in moving, and in the moment. Participants also contributed opinions about Program delivery. Conclusions Participants described how the Mindful Movement Program experience affected their lives. Their feedback indicated that the intervention yielded positive results and was feasible for a variety of older BCSs. Implications for practice Research with a wider group of participants is needed. Preliminary indications are that mindful Movement may offer an acceptable strategy for increasing activity and decreasing stress among older BCSs.
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Mindful Movement Program for older breast cancer survivors: a pilot study.
Cancer nursing, 2012Co-Authors: Rebecca Crane-okada, Holly Kiger, Fred Sugerman, Shauna L. Shapiro, Wendy Wyman-mcginty, Gwen Uman, Nancy Lois Ruth AndersonAbstract:BACKGROUND Older breast cancer survivors (BCSs) are at risk for late and long-term treatment effects on quality of life (QOL), including lower physical functioning and fear of recurrence. Two promising approaches to address this include dance/Movement therapy and mindfulness. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this 2-group randomized controlled pilot feasibility study was to test short-term effects of a 12-week Mindful Movement Program (MMP) intervention combining mindfulness with self-directed Movement on QOL and mindfulness in female BCSs 50 years or older and at 12 months or more following treatment. METHODS Consented participants were randomized to an experimental group (EG) (12 weekly MMP sessions) or a control group (no sessions). All completed questionnaires 3 times. The EG participants kept home practice diaries. Analysis was conducted after intervention for immediate effects on outcome variables and 6 weeks later for maintenance of effects. RESULTS Participants (n = 49) ranged in age from 50 to 90 years (average, 65.6 years) and were at 9.8 years since diagnosis (range, 1-32 years), and the majority were white, unpartnered, and retired. After intervention, EG participants showed improved QOL via decreased fear of recurrence and increased mindfulness attitude. At 6 weeks, initial effects were retained. CONCLUSIONS The MMP appears to benefit older BCSs by reducing fear of recurrence and improving mindfulness attitude. Although these findings are promising, a larger study is needed to determine more specifically what short- and long-term effects are possible. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The combination of self-directed Movement and mindfulness, as tested here, may be a valuable tool for promoting health and well-being in older long-term survivors of breast cancer.
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Participant Perceptions of a Mindful Movement Program for Older Women With Breast Cancer
2012Co-Authors: Rebecca Crane-okada, Shauna L. Shapiro, Nancy Lois Ruth Anderson, Mary Carroll-johnson, Wendy Wyman-mcgintyAbstract:Author Affiliations: Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope, Duarte (Dr Crane-Okada and Ms Carroll-Johnson); WISE & Healthy Aging, Santa Monica (Ms Kiger); University of California, Los Angeles (Dr Anderson); Medicine Dance, Woodland Hills (Mr Sugerman); and Department of Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University (Dr Shapiro); private practice, West Los Angeles (Dr Wyman-McGinty), California. This research was supported by research grant 14AB-1200 from the California Breast Cancer Research Program of the University of California, Community Research Collaborative (CRC) Pilot Award (Dr Crane-Okada and Ms Kiger). Dr Anderson’s guidance for the community-based participatory research component of the project was facilitated by her involvement with a study funded by the Center for Vulnerable Populations Research, P30NR005041, National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institutes of Health. This study was presented in part at the Society for Integrative Oncology Sixth International Conference, November 2009, and the American Dance Therapy Association 45th Annual Conference, September 2010. Dr Crane-Okada has received research funding from Pfizer Global Health Partnerships through the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention for a study of patient navigation, and publication royalties from Nursing Spectrum. Drs Anderson, Shapiro, and Wyman-McGinty have received consultant fees via research grant 14AB-1200 from the California Breast Cancer Research Program of the University of California, CRC Pilot Award, administered through City of Hope for their effort on this study, and Mr Sugerman has received consultant fees via research grant 14AB-1200 from the California Breast Cancer Research Program of the University of California, CRC Pilot Award, administered through WISE & Healthy Aging, for his effort on this study. Dr Shapiro also has received publication royalties from APA Press and honoraria for educational presentations. Mrs Kiger and Carroll-Johnson have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Correspondence: Rebecca Crane-Okada, PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN, Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope, 1500 E Duarte Blvd, Duarte, CA 91010 (rcraneokada@gmail.com). Accepted for publication May 6, 2011. DOI: 10.1097/NCC.0b013e31822539c5
Laura T. Barber - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Teaching Practices that Promote Motor Skills in Early Childhood Settings
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2012Co-Authors: Leah E Robinson, E. Kipling Webster, S. Wood Logan, W. Amarie Lucas, Laura T. BarberAbstract:Early childhood educators, especially those in preschool centers, are often expected to design and implement Movement Programs. However, these individuals may not have been taught these skills during their education. The purpose of this study was to determine if early childhood majors could successfully be taught to implement a mastery climate instructional approach to promote motor skill development to preschool-age children. Twenty undergraduate Early Childhood Education majors, who completed a Motor Development Across the School Years course, designed and implemented a Movement Program to develop preschoolers’ locomotor and object control skills. Fourteen preschoolers participated in an 11-week Movement Program. Preschoolers’ motor performance was assessed with the Test of Gross Motor Development—2nd Edition prior to and following the intervention. Results indicate significant improvements in total performance ( p
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Teaching Practices that Promote Motor Skills in Early Childhood Settings
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2011Co-Authors: Leah E Robinson, E. Kipling Webster, S. Wood Logan, W. Amarie Lucas, Laura T. BarberAbstract:Early childhood educators, especially those in preschool centers, are often expected to design and implement Movement Programs. However, these individuals may not have been taught these skills during their education. The purpose of this study was to determine if early childhood majors could successfully be taught to implement a mastery climate instructional approach to promote motor skill development to preschool-age children. Twenty undergraduate Early Childhood Education majors, who completed a Motor Development Across the School Years course, designed and implemented a Movement Program to develop preschoolers’ locomotor and object control skills. Fourteen preschoolers participated in an 11-week Movement Program. Preschoolers’ motor performance was assessed with the Test of Gross Motor Development—2nd Edition prior to and following the intervention. Results indicate significant improvements in total performance (p < .05) and locomotor skills (p = .037). Findings indicate that with guidance and training, early childhood majors can effectively design and implement a mastery-based Movement Program that enhances motor skill competence. The findings also demonstrate the need and value for early childhood majors to receive training in the design and implementation of Movement Programs. This paper provides a conceptual framework and practical recommendations to assist teachers and educators with implementing a mastery climate Movement Programs.
Rebecca Crane-okada - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Participant perceptions of a mindful Movement Program for older women with breast cancer: focus group results.
Cancer nursing, 2012Co-Authors: Rebecca Crane-okada, Holly Kiger, Nancy L. R. Anderson, Rose Mary Carroll-johnson, Fred Sugerman, Shauna L. Shapiro, Wendy Wyman-mcgintyAbstract:Background Little attention has been directed to the longer-term survivorship phase for older breast cancer survivors (BCSs) who often continue to struggle with late and long-term adverse effects of treatment including lower physical functioning, fear of recurrence, stress and anxiety, neuropathies, and pain. Creative and accessible strategies are needed that offer support to this population of cancer survivors. Objective The purpose of this study was to examine participant perceptions of the effects of a Mindful Movement Program intervention on quality of life and mindfulness through focus groups. This was part of a pilot feasibility study testing the intervention with older women at more than 1 year after treatment for breast cancer. Methods Eight to 9 weeks after completion of 12 weekly, 2-hour mindful Movement sessions, focus groups were held with 3 experimental group cohorts of participants who had attended on average 10.4 classes. Focus group interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative techniques for recurrent themes. Results Four themes emerged from the direct quotes of the participants: freedom, rediscovering, body sense in moving, and in the moment. Participants also contributed opinions about Program delivery. Conclusions Participants described how the Mindful Movement Program experience affected their lives. Their feedback indicated that the intervention yielded positive results and was feasible for a variety of older BCSs. Implications for practice Research with a wider group of participants is needed. Preliminary indications are that mindful Movement may offer an acceptable strategy for increasing activity and decreasing stress among older BCSs.
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Mindful Movement Program for older breast cancer survivors: a pilot study.
Cancer nursing, 2012Co-Authors: Rebecca Crane-okada, Holly Kiger, Fred Sugerman, Shauna L. Shapiro, Wendy Wyman-mcginty, Gwen Uman, Nancy Lois Ruth AndersonAbstract:BACKGROUND Older breast cancer survivors (BCSs) are at risk for late and long-term treatment effects on quality of life (QOL), including lower physical functioning and fear of recurrence. Two promising approaches to address this include dance/Movement therapy and mindfulness. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this 2-group randomized controlled pilot feasibility study was to test short-term effects of a 12-week Mindful Movement Program (MMP) intervention combining mindfulness with self-directed Movement on QOL and mindfulness in female BCSs 50 years or older and at 12 months or more following treatment. METHODS Consented participants were randomized to an experimental group (EG) (12 weekly MMP sessions) or a control group (no sessions). All completed questionnaires 3 times. The EG participants kept home practice diaries. Analysis was conducted after intervention for immediate effects on outcome variables and 6 weeks later for maintenance of effects. RESULTS Participants (n = 49) ranged in age from 50 to 90 years (average, 65.6 years) and were at 9.8 years since diagnosis (range, 1-32 years), and the majority were white, unpartnered, and retired. After intervention, EG participants showed improved QOL via decreased fear of recurrence and increased mindfulness attitude. At 6 weeks, initial effects were retained. CONCLUSIONS The MMP appears to benefit older BCSs by reducing fear of recurrence and improving mindfulness attitude. Although these findings are promising, a larger study is needed to determine more specifically what short- and long-term effects are possible. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The combination of self-directed Movement and mindfulness, as tested here, may be a valuable tool for promoting health and well-being in older long-term survivors of breast cancer.
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Participant Perceptions of a Mindful Movement Program for Older Women With Breast Cancer
2012Co-Authors: Rebecca Crane-okada, Shauna L. Shapiro, Nancy Lois Ruth Anderson, Mary Carroll-johnson, Wendy Wyman-mcgintyAbstract:Author Affiliations: Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope, Duarte (Dr Crane-Okada and Ms Carroll-Johnson); WISE & Healthy Aging, Santa Monica (Ms Kiger); University of California, Los Angeles (Dr Anderson); Medicine Dance, Woodland Hills (Mr Sugerman); and Department of Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University (Dr Shapiro); private practice, West Los Angeles (Dr Wyman-McGinty), California. This research was supported by research grant 14AB-1200 from the California Breast Cancer Research Program of the University of California, Community Research Collaborative (CRC) Pilot Award (Dr Crane-Okada and Ms Kiger). Dr Anderson’s guidance for the community-based participatory research component of the project was facilitated by her involvement with a study funded by the Center for Vulnerable Populations Research, P30NR005041, National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institutes of Health. This study was presented in part at the Society for Integrative Oncology Sixth International Conference, November 2009, and the American Dance Therapy Association 45th Annual Conference, September 2010. Dr Crane-Okada has received research funding from Pfizer Global Health Partnerships through the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention for a study of patient navigation, and publication royalties from Nursing Spectrum. Drs Anderson, Shapiro, and Wyman-McGinty have received consultant fees via research grant 14AB-1200 from the California Breast Cancer Research Program of the University of California, CRC Pilot Award, administered through City of Hope for their effort on this study, and Mr Sugerman has received consultant fees via research grant 14AB-1200 from the California Breast Cancer Research Program of the University of California, CRC Pilot Award, administered through WISE & Healthy Aging, for his effort on this study. Dr Shapiro also has received publication royalties from APA Press and honoraria for educational presentations. Mrs Kiger and Carroll-Johnson have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Correspondence: Rebecca Crane-Okada, PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN, Division of Nursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope, 1500 E Duarte Blvd, Duarte, CA 91010 (rcraneokada@gmail.com). Accepted for publication May 6, 2011. DOI: 10.1097/NCC.0b013e31822539c5