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Rowe, Michael; Bozalek, Vivienne; Frantz, Jose – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
While technology has the potential to create opportunities for transformative learning in higher education, it is often used to merely reinforce didactic teaching that aims to control access to expert knowledge. Instead, educators should consider using technology to enhance communication and provide richer, more meaningful platforms for the social…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Internet, Higher Education
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Patterson, Philip D.; Tullis, Lorraine – Preventing School Failure, 2007
Homebound instruction involves the delivery of educational services within a student's home. Examples include academic instruction, speech and language therapy, and physical therapy. Initially seen as a service option for very young or frail children with disabilities, homebound instruction is currently being accessed by a variety of student…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Homebound, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Disabilities
Connors, G. Patrick – 1983
Chondromalacia is the degeneration of the hyaline cartilage on the under surface of the kneecap. Its causes include patella maltracking (the kneecap does not glide properly over the joint), posttraumatic condition, and chronic overuse. The treatment can be a controlled rehabilitation program, various bracing techniques, foot orthoses, or, in…
Descriptors: Athletics, Etiology, Injuries, Physical Therapy
Suspenski, Thomas J. – 1983
Utilization of ice and exercise conjunctively decreases recovery time of muscle tendon injury considerably. In the healing process, collagen (a major element of scar formation) is laid down. If heat and rest are used as treatment, healing takes place; however, collagen is laid down in a haphazard arrangement increasing the likelihood of reinjury.…
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise, Guidelines, Injuries
Suspenski, Thomas J. – 1983
Cryotherapy (the use of ice and exercise to rehabilitate athletic injuries) can be an effective method of treating baseball injuries. It is generally agreed that ice is appropriate for the first 24 to 48 hours, but there is disagreement over its use beyond 72 hours. Some physicians and trainers support the use of heat with either exercise or rest,…
Descriptors: Athletics, Baseball, Exercise, Guidelines
Lathrop, Janice – 1988
Task analyses are provided for two duty areas for the occupation of physical therapist assistant in the rehabilitation services cluster. Ten tasks are listed for the duty area "providing therapeutic measures": apply cold compress, administer hot soak, apply heat lamp, apply warm compress, apply ice bag, assist with dressing change, apply…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Job Skills
Delaware State Dept. of Public Instruction, Dover. Exceptional Children/Special Programs Div. – 1990
These guidelines are intended to provide a student-focused model for integration of physical therapy services in educational environments in Delaware. Individual sections address the following: definitions; services (referral, assessment, direct, and indirect); the educational significance of physical therapy services; prioritizing physical…
Descriptors: Administration, Ancillary School Services, Certification, Definitions
Reneau, Fred; Hahn, Dave – 1989
This catalog provides a worker-based description of duties, tasks, performance objectives and guides, and related data for physical therapy occupations. Duties covered include the following: (1) performing administrative/clerical functions; (2) communicating information; (3) providing patient care services; (4) performing support service; (5)…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Behavioral Objectives, Clinical Diagnosis, Competency Based Education
Adams, Ronald; Oppelt, Kurt – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Handicapped Students, Ice Skating, Physical Activities
Mississippi Research and Curriculum Unit for Vocational and Technical Education, State College. – 1995
This document, which is intended for use by community and junior colleges throughout Mississippi, contains curriculum frameworks for the course sequences in the physical therapy assistant program. Presented in the introductory section are a description of the program and suggested course sequence. Section I lists baseline competencies, and section…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Competence
Tracy, Barbara – 1989
The brochure offers guidelines on the everyday care and handling of infants with low muscle tone, in order that positioning, carrying, and other daily activities can be done in ways that will enhance the development of the child and prevent abnormal postures and patterns of movement. Proper positioning in the prone, supine, side lying, and sitting…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Human Posture, Infants, Motor Development
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May, Bella J. – Journal of Allied Health, 1979
Presented is an overview of the steps in the development of a competency-based curriculum and examples which apply the concepts to a physical therapy educational program. (JH)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Programs
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Stevens, Vivian – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1998
Describes the benefits of infant massage, particularly for babies with deafness who have hearing parents. Steps for giving baby massages are provided, including placing a hand on the baby's stomach and making eye contact, starting with the legs, looking for cues, and communicating with the baby. (CR)
Descriptors: Deafness, Family Relationship, Infants, Parent Child Relationship
McEwen, Irene R. – 1987
The role and contribution to education of physical therapists are discussed. The history of physical therapy within the public schools extends beyond the implementation of special education legislation, but the law did promote a change from the medical to a more educational focus for therapy. Guidelines are summarized on the types of physical…
Descriptors: Consultants, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Therapists
Dupont, Blanche B.; Tucker, Susan L. – Exceptional Child, 1985
The article offers management strategies to help teachers of elementary students with cerebral palsy. Suggestions address aspects of neuro-developmental and sensorimotor integration and describe such activities as sandbox writing, feel-it boxes, and painting. (CL)
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
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