Capstone Competition
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Publication Date
24-4-2023
Degree Name
Childhood and Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.Ed.
School
School of Education
Description
“Do martial arts belong in the classroom?” is a question that may seem counterintuitive. Martial arts has been long known as beneficial for child development, however what has yet to be observed is how these skills translate to a classroom environment. A comprehensive martial arts education consists of three main pillars: physical fitness, self-discipline, and mindfulness meditation,and each of these skills have been independently observed to benefit student development and achievement. Through direct observation, assessments, and faculty interviews, this study will demonstrate the classroom effectiveness of character building skills historically reserved for martial arts environments, across a variety of cultures. The researcher will observe and assess two groups of students, one in Buffalo NY and one in Lusaka, Zambia. Both groups will receive mini-lessons throughout the school day in one of two domains (Physical Fitness, Mindfulness) and assessments will be given before, during, and after the lessons alongside with interviews and observations from the lead instructors.
Capstone Competition
“Do martial arts belong in the classroom?” is a question that may seem counterintuitive. Martial arts has been long known as beneficial for child development, however what has yet to be observed is how these skills translate to a classroom environment. A comprehensive martial arts education consists of three main pillars: physical fitness, self-discipline, and mindfulness meditation,and each of these skills have been independently observed to benefit student development and achievement. Through direct observation, assessments, and faculty interviews, this study will demonstrate the classroom effectiveness of character building skills historically reserved for martial arts environments, across a variety of cultures. The researcher will observe and assess two groups of students, one in Buffalo NY and one in Lusaka, Zambia. Both groups will receive mini-lessons throughout the school day in one of two domains (Physical Fitness, Mindfulness) and assessments will be given before, during, and after the lessons alongside with interviews and observations from the lead instructors.
