Hsiu-Wen Yang

Dr. Hsiu-Wen Yang

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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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11 May 2020 in Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
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HYHsiu-Wen Yang
Hsiu-Wen Yang
MBMeghan Burke
Meghan Burke
SISarah Isaacs
Sarah Isaacs
KRKristina Rios
Kristina Rios
KSKristen Schraml-Block
Kristen Schraml-Block
RSRebecca Swartz
Rebecca Swartz

22 January 2022 in Early Childhood Education Journal
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WCW. Catherine Cheung
W. Catherine Cheung
MOMichaelene M. Ostrosky
Michaelene M. Ostrosky
PFPaddy C. Favazza
Paddy C. Favazza
MSMelissa Stalega
Melissa Stalega
HYHsiu-Wen Yang
Hsiu-Wen Yang
Children with disabilities (CWD) tend to participate in fewer physical activities than typically developing children. During motor play, CWD often depend on teachers to provide direct instruction and frequent opportunities to practice motor skills, to interact with their peers, and learn new skills. To promote participation in physical activities for CWD, it is necessary to understand (a) teachers’ perceptions about the importance of structured motor programs and (b) teachers’ thoughts and concerns about implementing structured motor programs. The aim of this study was to understand teachers’ perceptions about structured motor programs (e.g., obstacle course, bowling) and factors that may influence their motivation to implement them. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 teachers who taught in inclusive preschools. Interview data were transcribed and analyzed to identify key themes. The results show that the majority of participants valued structured motor programs and were aware of the benefits of implementing such programs with preschoolers. Several teachers expressed concerns about meeting the expectations of a motor program and preschoolers’ challenging behaviors during such programs. Implications for practice from this study include the need to (a) provide professional development to help teachers support preschoolers with disabilities in learning motor skills and understanding how to arrange and scaffold opportunities for children to participate in physical activities and gross motor play with their typically developing peers, and (b) create quality structured motor programs to ensure that all children have access to motor learning opportunities in inclusive preschool settings.

27 March 2023 in Early Childhood Education Journal
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JAJessica Amsbary
Jessica Amsbary
HYHsiu-Wen Yang
Hsiu-Wen Yang
ASAnn Sam
Ann Sam
CLChih Ing Lim
Chih Ing Lim
MVMegan Vinh
Megan Vinh

5 February 2023 in Early Childhood Education Journal
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HYHsiu-Wen Yang
Hsiu-Wen Yang
MOMichaelene M. Ostrosky
Michaelene M. Ostrosky

6 December 2023 in Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning
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LMLaura S McCorkle
Laura S McCorkle
LDLindsay L. Diamond
Lindsay L. Diamond
HYHsiu-Wen Yang
Hsiu-Wen Yang
JSJami Swindell
Jami Swindell

29 June 2018 in Young Exceptional Children
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HYHsiu-Wen Yang
Hsiu-Wen Yang
MOMichaelene M. Ostrosky
Michaelene M. Ostrosky
PFPaddy C. Favazza
Paddy C. Favazza
MSMelissa V. Stalega
Melissa V. Stalega
MBMarty E. Block
Marty E. Block