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Making Practice More Effective.
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Shultz, Barry B. – Physical Educator, 1983
This paper suggests: (1) how to increase the amount of practice that an athlete can work in during the day; and (2) ways to enhance practice for maximum performance gains. Research information about both physical and mental forms of practice are synthesized. (PP)
Descriptors: Athletics, Drills (Practice), Educational Quality, Educational Research
Using Research Findings to Improve Social Studies Teachers' Questions and Questioning.
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Wilen, William W.; Campbell, Jim – International Journal of Social Education, 1992
Summarizes the research related to effective training approaches to teacher education. Describes an inservice program that incorporates the recommendations to improve teachers' questioning techniques. Recommends peer discussion and feedback among teachers to develop practical understanding of questioning techniques through analyzing their work.…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Research, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Effects of Attending an In-School Opera Performance on Attitudes of Fourth-, Fifth-, and Sixth-Grade Students.
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Sims, Wendy L. – Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 1992
Presents study results comparing attitudes of elementary school students who did or did not attend an in-school opera performance. Explains that students completed questionnaires measuring attitudes toward opera. Reports that fifth- and sixth-grade students experienced a positive effect from attending the opera. Suggests that fourth grade may be a…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities