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ERIC Number: EJ700214
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan-1
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Brain Research Strategies for Physical Educators
Blakemore, Connie L.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v75 n1 p31 Jan 2004
This article is a follow-up to an article by the author published in the November/December 2003 issue of JOPERD, that examined the research supporting the idea that movement enhances cognitive learning. In this follow-up article the author shows how physical educators can apply this information, in a variety of ways. The following outlines some of those ways: (1) Each Individual and Brain Is Unique: Students need to perceive that they can succeed--Teachers endeavoring to help students reach their full potential should consider these variables: choice, student state, and goal setting; (2) Motivation Calls for Brain Enrichment: Teachers capitalizing on this research will use problem solving, challenge, feedback, and music in their lessons; (3) Emotions Activate the Brain: If students are emotionally involved in the class, what is transpiring will most likely go to long-term memory--Factors to consider are embarrassment, competition, a hot button, violence, real-life activities, and testosterone levels in males; and (4) Rehearsal Time: Teachers would do well to take advantage of the brain's ability to rehearse--Important concepts ought to be repeated in a meaningful way using such techniques as mnemonics. Timing is important in the process. While brain research will not solve all teaching problems, it can help make classes brain smart and students optimally successful when incorporated by enthusiastic, energetic teachers. Physical educators cannot afford to ignore emerging brain research, which substantiates many practices that have been around for years and suggests new practices to enhance learning.
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation, Feedback, Music, Emotional Response, Anxiety, Research Methodology, Brain, Physical Education Teachers, Exercise Physiology
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193, ext. 493 (Toll Free).
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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