Enhancing Spatial Perception and Attention of Early Childhood Using Physical Activity
Keywords:
Spatial Perception, Attention, Orienteering, Dance, Physical ActivityAbstract
This research aimed to (1) develop a spatial perception test, (2) develop an attention test program for preschool children, (3) compare the average scores of spatial perception and attention before and after training with orienteering activities, (4) compare the average scores of spatial perception and attention before and after training with dancing activities, and (5) compare the average scores of spatial perception and attention after training with orienteering, dancing, and physical activities. The sample comprised of 90 preschool children enrolled in the 2nd semester of academic year 2017 at Ban Khaotakrub Phattana School, Wang Nam Yen District, SaKaeo Province. Research instruments involved two categories: (1) experimental instruments which included orienteering and dancing activities and (2) instruments for measuring dependent variables - the spatial perception test and the attention test program. Data were analyzed by using t-tests and MANOVA. Research findings were as follows. The result revealed that 1) the spatial perception test of preschool children was suitable for use, 2) the attention test program was also suitable for use, 3) the average scores of the spatial perception and the attention of preschool children after training with orienteering activities were statistically higher than scores before training (p< .05), 4) the average scores of the spatial perception and the attention of preschool children after training with dancing activities were statistically higher than scores before training (p< .05), and 5) at the end of the experiment, the average scores of the spatial perception and the attention of preschool children after training with orienteering, dancing and physical activities were different (p< .05) and the average score of the spatial perception and the attention of preschool children after training with orienteering activity showed a better score than those of other activities. Thus, it can be concluded that the orienteering activity was most effective in enhancing the spatial perception and the attention among preschool children.
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