Intentional Movement

by Carmen Willings
​teachingvisuallyimpaired.com
June 15, 2024
The following are the different stages of interaction or movement that a student goes through when engaging with materials. These stages illustrate a sequential process from mental readiness through physical action to completion of the task. Understanding these stages can help you in supporting students as they develop their skills in interacting with materials.
 
  1. Preparation: ​This stage involves the mental and physical readiness of the student to engage with the task. It includes the cognitive process of deciding to act and preparing to initiate movement. This stage can’t be seen. For a student preparing to reach toward an object, this might involve mentally focusing on the object or physically positioning their hands over the object
  2. Initiation: In this stage, observable actions begin to manifest as the student starts to interact physically with the materials. Signs of initiation can include muscle tension, eye movements, blinking, or the beginning of hand movements towards the object. It marks the transition from mental readiness to physical action.
  3. Execution: This phase encompasses the actual performance of the task itself. Execution involves the tactile exploration of the object using the appropriate finger movements and positions learned during preparation and initiation. This stage is where the main activity or task is carried out.
  4. Termination: The final stage occurs when the student completes the task or interacts with the material. Termination involves ending the physical engagement with the object, which could include withdrawing hands, shifting focus away from the material, or signaling the completion of the reading session.

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