Junior Schoolchildren Research Articles

How does using philosophy and creative thinking enable me to recognise and develop inclusive gifts and talents in my pupils?

In this writing it is my intention to show how using philosophy and creative thinking with junior school children has enabled me to identify gifts and talents of which I might otherwise have been unaware and to show the impact this has had on the children concerned in terms of their own awareness of themselves as learners. I will also question where this fits into current policies on gifted and talented education. The article will demonstrate how I have used an action research method based on my own values and embodied professional knowledge in that I have identified and sought to improve an area of concern in my teaching, and in generating my own living theory of how I teach, I have made my ideas available for public scrutiny, therefore testing them for validity against the critical responses of a wider audience (Whitehead and McNiff, 2006: 13). Using notes from my personal journal, sharing video evidence with colleagues and in discussion with the Tuesday Master’s group at Bath University, I intend to comply with Habermas’s (1976) criteria for validity in that what I say will be understandable to another person, understood by him or her and a common understanding reached, enabling me to add my own living theory contribution to the wider body of professional knowledge.

ВПЛИВ АНІМАЦІЙНИХ ФІЛЬМІВ НА РІВЕНЬ ТРИВОЖНОСТІ ДІТЕЙ МОЛОДШОГО ШКІЛЬНОГО ВІКУ

The paper deals with an impact of modern animated films originating from various countries on the level of junior schoolchildren’s anxiety. The structure of the modern cartoon films and the mechanism of their impact on mental and emotional processes of junior schoolchildren are analyzed.

Relationships of Birthweight and Postnatal Growth with Metabolic Risk Factors in Junior School Children in Korea

We investigated the relationships of birthweight and postnatal growth with the components of metabolic syndrome and their clustering in young schoolchildren in Korea. The subjects comprised 261 children aged 7-9 years who were recruited from an elementary school. Information on birthweight was obtained from their parents using a questionnaire, and data were also collected via anthropometric measurement, and biochemical examinations including blood. The current body mass index (BMI) and change in weight SD score were associated with clustering of metabolic risk factors. Those in the lowest birthweight group ( < 2.5kg) had an approximately sixfold increased risk of clustering of metabolic syndrome components compared to the others when adjusted for gender, age, current BMI, and maternal factors. Accelerated growth was also associated with an approximately tenfold increased risk for adverse effect regarding clustering of metabolic risk factors than those with normal growth patterns, even in children aged 7-9 years. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures (BPs) were the only components that were positively associated with weight SD score change and current BMI. The results of this study suggest that monitoring growth throughout childhood is necessary to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.

System of junior school children valeological education and prospects of its development

System of junior school children valeological education and prospects of its development

Orientation and content of sports lessons with children of junior school age in groups of the prolonged day

154 2. Семин, Н.И. Построение тренировочного процесса в группах начальной подготовки тяжелоатлетов : автореф. дис. ... канд. пед. наук / Семин Н.И. – Малаховка, 1990. – 23 с. 3. Тяжелая атлетика : примерная программа спортивной подготовки для детскоюношеских спортивных школ, специализированных детско-юношеских спортивных школ олимпийского резерва, школ высшего спортивного мастерства и училищ олимпийского резерва. – М. : Советский спорт, 2005. – 108 с. Контактная информация: michustin@mail.ru

Yin and yang of body composition assessment

[corrected] To define if such crucial body composition parameters like body density (Db) and body surface area (BSA) could be considered in the frame of yin-yang concept, i.e., one of the most popular in conventional biomedical science theories of Chinese medicine. Standardized Eurofit Pysical Fitness Test Battery reports of 715 junior school children have been evaluated for association of their body composition parameters with corresponding motoric fitness test results. Equations for BSA and Db calculation included height, weight, and skin-fold thickness values of the tests. Correlative analysis of major physical fitness parameters, obtained from 715 junior school children, demonstrated that participants with high BSA/Db ratio had better yang-featured anaerobic performance, whereas those with low BSA/Db ratio presented with better yin-featured aerobic performance. This result coincided with proposed suggestions to treat BSA as external yang component and Db as internal yin component of body composition. Calculated confidence intervals for BSA/Db ratio ranged between 1.073-1.15, which can be accepted as optimal for junior school children yang/yin ratio of body composition. Easily accessible BSA and Db can provide specialists with useful preliminary information for generating reasonable exercise and nutritional programs.

Perfection of respiratory function of junior school children in groups of the prolonged day

Perfection of respiratory function of junior school children in groups of the prolonged day

Experimental research of formation of bases of healthy way of life culture among the junior schoolchildren

Experimental research of formation of bases of healthy way of life culture among the junior schoolchildren

Computer games to teach hygiene: an evaluation of the e-Bug junior game

Handwashing, respiratory hygiene and antibiotic resistance remain major public health concerns. In order to facilitate an effective outcome when teaching the basic principles of hand and respiratory hygiene, educational interventions should first target school children. As computer games are ubiquitous in most children's lives, e-Bug developed computer games targeted at teaching children handwashing, respiratory hygiene and antibiotic resistance. The games were designed for two target audiences: junior school children (9-12 year olds); and senior school children (13-15 year olds). Between May and August 2009, the finalized junior game underwent an evaluation in three UK schools (in Glasgow, Gloucester and London), involving 62 children in the schools and ∼ 1700 players accessing the junior game online. The e-Bug junior game consists of a number of levels of play, each of which promotes a set of learning outcomes (LOs). These LOs, complementary to those in the e-Bug packs, are expressed through the game mechanics (the rules of the game) rather than through story or dialogue. Although the junior game's evaluation demonstrated a statistically significant change in the knowledge for only a small number of given LOs, because many children had the required knowledge already before playing the game, this is e-Bug's first statistical study on the junior game and the first comprehensive evaluation of its kind. Future work includes a re-examination of the quiz-style questionnaires utilized in this study and an exploration of the potential knowledge change acquired strictly through engagement.

Development of an educational resource on microbes, hygiene and prudent antibiotic use for junior and senior school children

Health promotion interventions aimed at children and young people have the potential to lay the foundations for healthy lifestyles. One such intervention, e-Bug, aims to provide schoolchildren with knowledge of prudent antibiotic use and how to reduce the spread of infection. Many children and schools approach learning in different ways; therefore, it is essential to research school needs and the variety of learning styles when creating any school resources. This article outlines the process involved during the development of a pan-European educational resource, and identifies the final pack layout, based on feedback from teacher focus groups, student questionnaires and European partner discussions.

Physical readiness of junior school children at the lessons of taekwondo and bodybuilding

ВВЕДЕНИЕ Анализ параметров физического развития и физической подготовленности, а так же состояния здоровья детей, подростков и молодежи последних лет указывает на досто-верное нарушение этих жизненно важных для организма составляющих [1,2]. К сожалению, существующие педагогические подходы не учитывают возрастные, половые, психосоматические особенности детей. Наиболее рациональным и перспектив-ным будет подход, при котором будут применяться научно-обоснованные прогрессивные средства и методы физического воспитания, требующие адекватной деятельности всех жизненно важных систем организма [3]. В связи с этим, особую значимость приобретает проблема мониторинга за уровнем физической подготовленности школьников, так как она позволяет не только оценить их здоровье, но и разработать гигиенические нормативы физических нагрузок, совершенствовать формы и методы физического воспитания [4]. Следовательно, проведение исследования физической подготовленности школьников на основе мониторинга и разработка рекомендаций, могут дать доказательную основу для совершенствования программы по тхэквондо с оздоравливающей направленностью. РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ. В проведении опытно-экспериментальной работы принимали участие учащиеся 6-10 лет общеобразовательных школ г. Иркутска. Общее количество учащихся, задейство-ванных в исследовании, составило 3524 мальчика 6-10 лет. Проведено комплексное исследование физической подготовленности 2838 школь-

The effect of BFB training on the efficiency of voluntary relaxation in junior schoolchildren

Psychophysiological features of schoolchildren seven to eight and nine to ten years of age (their autonomic balance and brain functional state) were studied; the effect of biofeedback (BFB) training on the regulatory influence of relaxation was evaluated (BFB signal—electrical skin resistance). Before and after BFB training, the electrophysiological experiment, i.e., relaxation testing, was performed without BFB in three situations: background, relaxation, and the state after relaxation. The EEG of various cortical areas was recorded, and the electrical skin resistance was determined. The short-term memory test was used to determine changes in the functional state at the behavioral level. Short-term training (five sessions) often enhanced the efficiency of voluntary relaxation and improved the postrelaxation mnestic function only in the group of 9- to 10-year-old children. The effect of training on the relaxation of the regulation depended on the individual psychophysiological features of children.

MONITORING OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN GRADE 2

In the article the analysis of textbook for 2 form is conducted , expedience of monitoring's realization of educational achievements watching of junior schoolchildren is examined.

Prevalence of Intestinal Amoebiasis in Infant and Junior School Children in Degema General Hospital and Environs

The study was aimed at determining the prevalence of intestinal amoebiasis in infant and junior school children in Degema General Hospital and its environs. 405 stool samples were collected from children within the age group of 1-14 years who attended the Degema General Hospital and three communities of Ileleme, Okpor nd Usokun-Degema. The samples were examined for Entamoeba Histolytica cysts and/or trophozoites. The direct wet preparation and Formol Ether concentration techniques were employed. Forty three (11%) of the samples were found to be positive for the parasite. Children within the age category of 6-10 yrs had the highest rate of infection. Females (12.3%) were more infected than males (8.8%) proportionately. In conclusion, the prevalence rates of intestinal amoebiasis among these patients were 11%. Improved sanitation, personal hygiene and deliberate policy by government for rural community health concern will indeed prevent faecal contamination of food and watersources.

PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS OF FORMATION OF MUSICAL INTERESTS OF JUNIOR SCHOOLCHILDREN IN MUSIC LESSONS

The article deals with the pedagogical conditions that contribute to the successful formation of musical interests of junior schoolchildren in music lessons.

Health‐related and diabetes‐related quality of life in Japanese children and adolescents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

The aim of this study was to assess (i) the health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) of primary, junior and high school children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and to compare it with that of healthy school children; and (ii) to compare the diabetes-related QOL (DR-QOL) and the QOL of parents of children with diabetes, between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in Japan. Overall, 471 patients aged 9-18 years (368 with type 1 and 103 with type 2 diabetes) and their parents were involved. QOL was assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. The total score for HR-QOL of primary and junior school children with type 1 diabetes was significantly higher than that of those with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls. However, there were no significant differences in high school children. Some subscales regarding HR-QOL were significantly lower for children with type 2 diabetes than for children with type 1 diabetes or healthy controls. The DR-QOL of children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes did not significantly differ. The Family Burden and Family Involvement were significantly greater in parents of children with type 1 diabetes. There were significantly positive correlations between HR-QOL and DR-QOL in both groups. In type 1 diabetes only, there were significant negative correlations between glycated hemoglobin and some subscales of the HR-QOL and QOL of parents of children with diabetes, and weak positive correlation between glycated hemoglobin and Family Burden. The HR-QOL of school children with type 1 diabetes was higher than that of those with type 2 diabetes and healthy school children. The QOL of school children with type 1 diabetes was not impaired.

Closed Intramedullar Osteosynthesis in Surgical Treatment of Children with Diaphyseal Femur Fractures

Outcomes of surgical treatment for diaphyseal fractures of the femur were analyzed in 270 (278 interventions) out of 509 patients being admitted to the clinic since 1999. In overwhelming majority of patients (226 children) closed intramedullar fixation of bone fragments (231 operations) was performed. Closed intramedullar osteosynthesis was performed using flexible and rigid rods including the locking ones. Elastic-stable osteosynthesis is indicated for the treatment of under school age children with type A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C2 fractures as well as junior school age children with type A1, A2, B1, B3, C2 fractures. Presented technique can be considered as a gold standard in this group of patients. Closed intramedullary osteosynthesis by rigid rod without locking is the optimum technique for the treatment of junior and senior school age children in bearing injuries of types A3 and B2. Method of choice in senior school age children with A1, A2, B1, B3, C1, C2 and C3 fractures is closed intramedullar osteosynthesis with locking rod. Preliminary extrafocal fixation in multiple and open injuries creates optimum conditions for delayed intramedullar osteosynthesis.

EBug--teaching children hygiene principles using educational games.

Technology enhanced education has been recently established as a new approach for all stages of education. However, among these new IT media it is computer games playing the central role in delivering education in particular to children and teenagers, however, real world sound evaluation is often given little attention. The EU funded e-Bug project developed web games aimed at children to teach basic principles of prudent antibiotics use, hand and respiratory hygiene and aims to reinforces an awareness of microbes, hand and respiratory hygiene among junior and senior school children in 10 countries in Europe. An educational pack implemented in schools across Europe is complemented by Internet web games for two age groups teaching a set of learning objectives (LOs) using a fast and interactive platform game design for junior children and investigate detective games based on PBL principles for senior children. In this paper, we present the design of e-Bug junior and senior games and evaluation results.

Autonomic tone in branches of the respiratory-hemodynamic system of junior schoolchildren

Periodic variations in the cardiac, vascular, and respiratory branches of the respiratory-hemodynamic system (RHDS) were studied in children 8–11 years of age at rest using spectral analysis. By analogy with studying the autonomous regulation of the cardiac rhythm, the averaged pattern of the autonomic tone (BAT) was determined in all RHDS branches. We aimed at studying various combinations of the autonomic balance (AB) in the same pattern and identifying individual typological peculiarities of the BAT patterns of the RHDS. Groups of children with different autonomic RHDS patterns were determined using cluster analysis; these groups differed significantly in many spectral and hemodynamic parameters.

Title: Health-related and diabetes-related quality of life (QOL) in Japanese children and adolescents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Background: To assess 1) the HR-QOL of primary, junior and high school children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and to compare them with healthy school children and 2) To compare the DR-QOL and parents' QOL between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in Japan. Methods: Overall, 471 patients aged 9-18 years (368 with type 1 and 103 with type 2 diabetes) and their parents were involved. QOL was assessed by self-administered questionnaire. Results: The total score of HR-QOL for primary and junior school children with type 1 diabetes was significantly higher than that of those with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls. However, there were no significant differences in high school children. Some subscale of HR-QOL were significantly lower for children with type 2 diabetes than for children with type 1 diabetes or healthy controls. The DR-QOL of children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes did not significantly differ. The Family Burden and Family Involvement were significantly greater in parents of children with type 1 diabetes. There were significantly positive correlations between HR-QOL and DR-QOL in both groups. In type 1 diabetes only, there were significant negative correlations between HbA1c and some subscales of the HR-QOL and PDQOL, and weak positive correlation between HbA1c and Family Burden. Conclusions: The HR-QOL of school children with type 1 diabetes was higher than that of those with type 2 diabetes and healthy school children. The QOL of school children with type 1 diabetes was not impaired.