| Abstract [eng] |
This Master Thesis is based on theoretical scientific literature analysis regarding gross and fine motor skills, language, also the importance of motor skills development and its delays / disorders. The paper researches into the impact of motor skills on speech and language disorders, also the effectiveness of Brain Method. Before starting the research, the hypothesis was made that application of Brain Method facilitates the development of preschool children's motor skills and language. A test was performed for the purpose of the research. The objective of the test was to determine the effect of Brain Method on the development of preschool children's motor skills and language. A quantitative and qualitative data analysis was then performed which allowed determining the level of children's motor skills and language. The analysis was followed by an experiment with Brain Method applied during such. 18 preschoolers aged 6 to 7 with phonological disorders and delays in language development of various degree diagnosed for them took part in the experiment (research). The research took place in Mažeikiai Nursery-Kindergarten Žilvitis. The empirical part of the research was dealing with the level of development of motor skills and language (articulation). In addition, the changes in the development of motor skills and language (articulation) upon Brain Method applied to the research group were being observed. The following are the key conclusions of the empirical research: It has turned out that the results of the research in both children groups hardly differed one from another. The best result in both groups was determined for dynamic coordination and vocal (articulation) apparatus condition; meanwhile, the worst result was determined for exercises which required no coordination. Upon the research completed and the data analyzed as well as compared, some changes in motor skills and language (articulation) functions have been noticed The group of children to whom Brain Method had not been applied showed a greater change; so, therefore, the hypothesis that application of Brain Method facilitates the development of motor skill and language (articulation) functions has not proved to be true. |
