Changes in Children through the Process of Acquiring the Skill of Doing Handstands against a Wall

Abstract

This study aims to summarize two things: (1) the process of a distinguished teacher coaching pupils in the lower grades of elementary school; and (2) actual changes found in the children. There are three hypotheses: (1) introducing peer learning situations in an appropriate way which suits the pupils' age leads to their skill development; (2) introducing 'small-step' learning situations leads to the pupils' skill development in children; and (3) there is a relationship between skill development and mental development in children. In particular, (3) has not been discussed in gymnastics classes. However, it is highly plausible that while children continue learning towards their skill development, they will also develop mentally. This study tries to contribute to improvements in teaching by providing objective information regarding children's mental development in relation to their interests and concerns, learning results, learning processes, and willingness to cooperate.