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Peer reviewedFox, Jill Englebright; Tipps, R. Steven – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1995
Examined development of young children's psychomotor behaviors on outdoor swings, devising a Guttman hierarchical scale. Found that children consolidate basic movements into proficient swinging skills, and then experiment with the physical properties of the swing and with the social context. Modeling, informal instruction, and practice contribute…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Measurement Techniques, Measures (Individuals), Physical Development
