Browsing FACULTY OF EDUCATION by Author "Murtagh, Elaine M"
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The clustering of physical activity and screen time behaviours in early childhood and impact on future health-related behaviours: a longitudinal analysis of children aged 3 to 8 years
Martin, Rosemarie; Murphy, Joey; Molina-Soberanes, Daniel; Murtagh, Elaine M (BMC, 2022-03-21)Meeting physical activity and screen time guidelines has been associated with improved health in children. Research has shown that lifestyle behaviours happen in combination and can be tracked into later life. Thus, a ... -
Playful maths! The influence of play-based learning on academic performance of Palestinian primary school children
Martin, Rosemarie; Murtagh, Elaine M; Sawalma, Jamil (Springer, 2022-02-11)This study explores the relationship between play-based learning and achievement in mathematics in Palestinian elementary school children. Forty teachers from eight schools received training in play-based pedagogies and ...