Children’s movement according to the Norwegian framework plan: A document analysis

Forfattere

  • Maria Grindheim Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway
  • Tiri Bergesen Schei Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway
  • Elin Eriksen Ødegaard Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23865/jased.v6.3470

Sammendrag

In this study, the use of the term movement in the Framework Plan for the Content and Tasks of Kindergartens (hereinafter, the “framework plan”) was investigated. Movement is understood as crucial for the core values in the framework plan, as it creates the base for children’s play, exploration, learning, care, and formative development. Through a document analysis, this enquiry examined whether the use of the term movement in the framework plan supports the steering document’s focus on the intrinsic value of childhood. This enquiry was guided by the research question, “How is the term movement outlined and used in the Framework Plan for the Content and Tasks of Kindergartens?” The analysis consisted of a word search, identifying how often, when, and in relation to what the term was used. Furthermore, this article discusses the implications of the use of the term for the underlying understanding of movement in children’s lives. We postulated that providing a clearer rationale for meeting, celebrating, and working with different approaches to movement in the framework plan could create a more substantial base for didactic designs and further research focusing on  movement not only as motor skills but also as exploration, participation, communication, and a kinesthetic way of understanding oneself and one’s surroundings.

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Publisert

2022-09-30

Hvordan sitere

Grindheim, M., Bergesen Schei, T., & Eriksen Ødegaard, E. (2022). Children’s movement according to the Norwegian framework plan: A document analysis. Journal for Research in Arts and Sports Education, 6(4), 5–22. https://doi.org/10.23865/jased.v6.3470

Emneord (Nøkkelord):

ECEC, The Framework plan, movement, document analysis