Development of Program to Enhance Executive Function and Motor Competency of Students

Abstract

Enhancement of executive function and motor competency among students should be focused on the implementation of activities and the formation of the body of knowledge through a variety of activities, allowing physical movement and advanced thinking. This study aims to develop a program that promotes executive function and motor competency for upper elementary school students, by using the concept of creative dance with storyline approaches. The development consists of 4 steps; Step 1: Study of concepts, theories, and research related to executive function and motor competency; Step 2: Analysis and synthesis of the concepts, theories, and research through creative dance and storyline approaches, leading to activities for the executive function and motor competency enhancement program; Step 3: Develop the executive function and motor competency enhancement program for elementary school students; and Step 4: Quality inspection of the executive function and motor competency enhancement program for upper elementary students. Activities within the Program consist of              1) Pirates on the Treasure Island 2) The Conditions of the Big Bear 3) Blazing Flame 4) Giant Spider the Gatekeeper 5) White Rhino by the Stream 6) Fruit Jelly Wall 7) Red Circle Symbol and 8) Celebration Dance. The components for each activity include name, objectives, concepts, procedures, media/equipment, and evaluation