In 2011 the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document was introduced to schools in South Africa. The purpose of the CAPS document is to improve the performance of learners by providing educators with clear guidelines on what ought to be taught and what ought to be assessed.

The focus is still on the basics – reading, writing and reasoning, but a surprising new focus area emerged – movement in the classroom. To this end the CAPS document stipulates that two hours of physical activities per week for 5 to 8 year olds and an hour of physical activities per week for 8+ year olds must be introduced. The document also mentions that opportunities must be provided to support children with barriers to learning.

The above provided the background for Dr Melodie de Jager, a development specialist, to compile What does controlled movement have to do with learning? Her thinking was - in January 2012 teachers may be sitting with their hands in their hair wondering or frantically searching for what to do in those allocated hours per week? Because movement is what Melodie knows best, she wrote What does controlled movement have to do with learning?

It is not a text book but an easy to use resource for educators in South Africa to make the most of the movement periods each week. Because of the universal nature of movement, this resource is not limited for use in South Africa only, but is also a useful resource for all educators who wants to teach the whole child and not only the cognitive part of the child. These movement activities have all been tried and tested and found effective in preparing the brain to gain inside & outside the classroom.

Available in English only

R150.00 | (E-book including music / sound effects)