Answer to Question #236656 in English for Mercy

Question

Provide two indicators that may alert your attention to a learner experiencing problems with motor coordination

Answer 1

Yes, literally, social and contextual factors include age, gender, culture and personal interests. Relationships between the individual and their immediate family play an important role in the early years of learning, as the child grows the social context in which they learn widens and peers, teachers and the wider community begin to play a part. Younger students may not be able to pay attention to activities as long as older students can.

1.3 Through social interaction, there is cognitive development of a child through higher self-esteem. A child with high self-esteem and confidence will be much more willing to interact with and learn from the world around them. Secondly, children learn how to communicate, play and behave in a particular situation. Thirdly, it enhances their fine and gross motor skills and develops their self-regulation.

1.4 Motor coordination problems occur when the development of motor skills is delayed, or when there is a difficulty to co-ordinate movements smoothly, and this affects a child's ability to perform everyday tasks. Indicators that may alert me that a learner has it include; an unsteady walk, difficulty going downstairs, dropping objects, running into others, frequent tripping, difficulty tying shoes, putting on clothes, and other self-care activities.

1.5 I would engage the students to play dough and putty, painting, playing with sponges, rice races, water play, gardening and planting.