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Examining the Pathway to Motor Skill Competence in a Mastery Motivational Climate: An Appreciative Inquiry
Peter A Hastie1, Mary E Rudisill1, Korey Boyd2
1a Auburn University.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|April 16, 2019
Summary
Children progress through three phases toward mastery in physical education, moving from exploration to deliberate practice and seeking teacher support. Effective teaching behaviors foster this development in an autonomy-supportive environment.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Physical Education
- Motor Learning
Background:
- Understanding children's learning pathways is crucial for effective pedagogy.
- Mastery-motivational settings can foster skill development.
- A strengths-based approach offers unique insights into learning processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the developmental pathway of children from novice to skillful learners.
- To explore the role of a mastery-motivational physical education setting.
- To examine critical teaching behaviors supporting this progression.
Main Methods:
- A 26-week motor activity program for 11 four-year-old children.
- Monthly teacher interviews prompted by photographic evidence.
- Deductive analysis of interview transcripts focusing on program progression.
Main Results:
- Children progressed through three distinct phases: captivation/exploration, cooperation/consolidation, and dedication/collaboration.
- Early phases involved managerial challenges, while later phases showed increased deliberate practice.
- Children increasingly sought teacher support for learning in the final phase.
Conclusions:
- Teacher behaviors are critical in guiding children toward mastery in autonomy-supportive environments.
- Key behaviors include allowing exploration, providing structure, and fostering self-management.
- This study supports the importance of a supportive climate for skill acquisition.
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