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Effect of intervention strategies on specific verbal feedback of volunteers and its secondary effect on qualitative motor performance

Creator:

Gately, Jeanne E.

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The purpose of this study was twofold. First, to determine if planned interventions could increase untrained undergraduate students' use of positive and specific skill feedback while a teaching fundamental motor skill to children who are disabled. Second, to qualitatively assess the effect of specific verbal feedback on student motor performance....

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Masters Thesis

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factor in learning a motor skill (Schmidt, 1982; Stallings, 1982). Byde and McClenaghan (1984) maintain
A phenomenological inquiry into the experience of reflection by older adults in adventure-based experiential education

Creator:

Brennan, L. A.

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This phenomenological inquiry explored dimensions of reflection for older adults in a developmental oriented adventure education experience. Data were gathered from emergent interviews with four individuals while participating in a multi-day, self-contained experiential education program conducted in a rugged environment, and led by a Navajo leader. Two principle research questions...

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Dissertation

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older adult learning and higher development? Analysis of data yielded three central themes, with ten
Crossing the Cartesian divide : an investigation into the role of emotion in science learning

Creator:

Staus, Nancy L.

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Although many science educators and researchers believe that emotion is an important part of the learning process, few researchers have dealt with the topic in a systematic fashion. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of emotion in the learning process, particularly in the learning of science...

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Dissertation

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aspect of the learning process, many widely accepted theories (e.g. constructivism) view learning in