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Sifft, Josie M. – 1990
This workshop is designed to provide teachers and coaches with hands-on experiences regarding the field of Educational Kinesiology (Edu-K) and its influence on learning and performance. Edu-K is a practical and dynamic method that utilizes simple body movements to integrate the functioning of the brain. It was designed by Dr. Paul Dennison in 1981…
Descriptors: Athletes, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Kinesthetic Methods, Kinesthetic Perception
CRENSHAW, WILLIAM A. – 1967
THIS STUDY ASSESSES THE EFFECTS OF ORTHOKINETIC SEGMENTS UPON THE MOTOR RESPONSES OF NORMAL MALE COLLEGE STUDENTS PERFORMING THE VERTICAL JUMP AND THE STANDING BROAD JUMP. THE VARIOUS PLACINGS OF THE ELASTIC AND INELASTIC FIELDS OF THE SEGMENTS UPON THE AGONIST AND ANTAGONIST THIGH MUSCLES OF STUDENTS WERE NOTED AND COMPARED WITH PERFORMANCE…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Kinesthetic Methods, Neurology
Watz, Karyl A.; Eskridge, Veronica L. – 1975
This study was designed to investigate a specific skill pattern as it relates to kinesthetics and hand dominance. The specific skill pattern investigated was the ability of subjects, using either their dominant or nondominant hand, to catch a ball when they were unable to see their arm or hand. An "L" shaped curtain containing a hole for the ball…
Descriptors: Females, High School Students, Kinesthetic Methods, Kinesthetic Perception
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Grant, Sister Marie – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1985
The application of the kinesthetic method to spelling, writing, and reading is described and a study of the method's effectiveness is compared to conventional approaches. The kinesthetic method proved more effective as the at-risk (experimental) Ss did significantly better than students not considered at risk (control Ss) in a normal classroom.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, High Risk Persons, Kinesthetic Methods, Reading Instruction
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Svanaes, Dag – Computers in Human Behavior, 1997
Designers of computer-based material are forced to express interactivity with concepts from the logical-mathematical paradigm of computer science. The results of three psychological experiments point to differences between the dominant paradigm and the subjects "intuitive" way of understanding interactive computer behavior, which shows…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Software Development, Design, Interaction
Price, Samantha – Mathematics Teaching Incorporating Micromath, 2006
In this article, the author describes a resource she made to teach Y2 children about fractions. Her resource was designed to act as a visual aid that would reinforce the children's knowledge and understanding of what a fraction was. It would visually demonstrate how many halves and quarters are in one whole, how many quarters are in a half and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Grade 2, Elementary School Students
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Scott, Alexander; Antonishen, Kevin; Johnston, Chris; Pearce, Terri; Ryan, Michael; Sheel, A. William; McKenzie, Don C. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2006
The study was designed to determine the effect of upright-posture (UP) versus semirecumbent (SR) cycling on commonly used measures of maximal and submaximal exercise capacity. Nine healthy, untrained men (M age = 27 years, SD = 4.8 years) underwent steady-state submaximal aerobic testing followed by a ramped test to determine maximal oxygen…
Descriptors: Exercise, Testing, Exercise Physiology, Human Posture
Segal, Bertha – 1982
A teaching guide containing 102 elementary to intermediate level Spanish lessons is presented. The lessons are based on the Total Physical Response technique of second language teaching. They follow the stages of first language acquisition: listening, speaking, and reading. Each of the ten units contains a list of new vocabulary words, individual…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Kinesthetic Methods, Lesson Plans, Second Language Instruction
Segal, Bertha – 1982
A teaching guide containing 102 elementary to intermediate level German lessons is presented. The lessons are based on the Total Physical Response technique of second language teaching. They follow the stages of first language acquisition: listening, speaking, and reading. Each of the ten units contains a list of new vocabulary words, instructions…
Descriptors: German, Instructional Materials, Kinesthetic Methods, Lesson Plans
Segal, Bertha – 1983
A teaching guide containing 102 elementary to intermediate level French lessons is presented. The lessons are based on the Total Physical Response technique of second language instruction. They follow the stages of first language acquisition: listening, speaking, and reading. Each of the ten units contains a list of vocabulary words, individual…
Descriptors: French, Instructional Materials, Kinesthetic Methods, Lesson Plans
BLAU, HAROLD; BLAU, HARRIET – 1968
A THEORY OF TEACHING SEVERELY HANDICAPPED READERS TO READ BY MODALITY BLOCKING OR NONVISUAL ATK, THE AUDITORY-KINESTHETIC-TACTILE METHOD, RATHER THAN BY STRENGTHENING ALL SENSORY MODALITIES IS REPORTED. INDIVIDUALS WHO SPEAK ADEQUATELY BUT WHO READ INADEQUATELY SUFFER INTERFERENCE FROM THE VISUAL INPUT SYSTEM IN THE LEARNING OF READING. IF THE…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Kinesthetic Methods, Learning Problems, Learning Theories
Slingerland, Beth H. – 1971
Designed for primary teachers, this guide is divided into four parts. Part one provides background information related to understanding specific language disability, the need for early identification, phonics, the use of manuscript instead of cursive, and group therapy. Part two discusses the preparations that are to be made by the teacher,…
Descriptors: Kinesthetic Methods, Language Handicaps, Primary Education, Reading Instruction
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Lepke, Phyllis – Language Arts, 1976
Familiarity with dance enhances perceptivity in the other arts by virtue of the kinesthetic sensitization it affords. (JH)
Descriptors: Creative Expression, Dance, Dramatics, Elementary Education
Norton, Sylvia – Instructor, 1973
Lists several physical exercises and activities for deaf children to help them in speech development. (GB)
Descriptors: Deafness, Delayed Speech, Exceptional Persons, Exercise (Physiology)
Johnson, Philip R. – New Outlook Blind, 1969
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Education, Kinesthetic Methods, Mainstreaming, Physical Education
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