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ERIC Number: EJ966454
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 12
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1548-9566
The Nerf Ball: A Useful Technique for Management Education and Practice
Archer, Bill; Lockwood, Chris A.; Anderson, Joe S.
College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, v2 n1 p19-28 2006
This paper describes a technique the first author imported from management practice to (a) develop students' meeting management skills, (b) improve students' listening skills and conflict management abilities and (c) encourage student participation and create a supportive learning environment. The technique uses a tangible prop (i.e., a Nerf ball) and is appropriate for use by individuals, classroom instructors, trainers and management professionals. (Contains 3 exhibits.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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