The Effects of Movement on Literacy.

<p>The purpose of this study was to extend the knowledge of the relationship between movement and cognition by examining the impact of a sensory-motor program on the literacy skills of first grade learners from one elementary school in East Tennessee.</p><p>Literacy skills were evaluated using five subtests of the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment.</p><p>A 2 x 2 x 2 mixed factorial MANOVA was used to analyze group, gender, and test time effects on multiple dependent variables. The analysis yielded a statistically significant result (<em>p</em> < <em>.05</em>) in gains for the movement group and a significant interaction between gender and group. Post hoc analysis indicated that participation in a movement program appeared to negatively impact males and positively impact females.</p><p>Replication of this study with a longer duration is strongly recommended to substantiate these findings.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MA (Master of Arts)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - unrestricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Early Childhood Education

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Luppe, Kathy S.

• movement
• literacy
• Kinesiology
• Life Sciences
• Psychology of Movement

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2104

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-3465