만 4세 유아의 협력적 신체활동의 효과적인 운영에 관한 실행연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate effective management plans of cooperative physical activities for 4-year old children, and to examine the reactions of the children. The study was conducted by the teacher at the class of four-year-old children in a public kindergarten in Seoul, from July 30, 2018 to December 4, 2018. The subjects were 22 children and the teacher of Cloud Class. These activities were recorded, and transcribed as field notes. Also, materials such as educational plans and researcher’s journals were collected and analyzed. As the first step for effective management of cooperative physical activities, preparatory activities for cooperative physical activities were conducted. These preparatory activities included understanding peers and positively interacting with them. Then, small-group cooperative physical activities and cooperative physical activities using tools were conducted. The second step included supporting individual children who were having difficulties in cooperative physical activities, performing cooperative physical activities in various groups, and performing cooperative physical activities with children. As a result of these activities, positive interaction among children increased, and cooperative atmospheres have been formed in the class. Moreover, the children were able to form an attitude of respecting each other’s differences. The study discussed the necessity of development and management of cooperative physical activities for 4year-old children.