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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance


Issue: August 2010

  Teaching Learning-Related Social Skills in Kindergarten Physical  Education
Michelle Hsiu-Chen Liu, Grace Goc Karp,  & Debby Davis

Abstract: A  lack of social skills may lead young children to have difficulties in  establishing close relationships with their peers. This could lead to school  maladjustment and academic failure. Research indicates that it is important for  children to learn specific learning-related social skills (LRSS) to get along  with others in order to succeed in the early school learning environment. Face-to-face  social interaction opportunities and physical play activities are essential for  the development of specific social behaviors. This article provides strategies  for teaching kindergarten children LRSS through a modified teaching personal  and social responsibility (TPSR) model in the physical education setting.

Article category: Preschool Physical Education