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Guerrero, Michelle; Munroe-Chandler, Krista – Quest, 2018
Imagery research with children has been primarily examined within a structured physical activity context. However, researchers have begun to investigate children's imagery use in their active play (i.e., unstructured leisure-time physical activity). The objective of the present article was to develop a conceptual model of active play imagery--the…
Descriptors: Models, Play, Children, Leisure Time
Montessori, Mario M. – NAMTA Journal, 2013
This simple, first-published article by Mario Montessori was written in Kodaikanal, India, and reveals a great Montessori truth that has never been so explicit: There are developmental stages for practical life that cross over into nature study and living experiences. Although more abstract, the second plane has a strong practical life component…
Descriptors: Montessori Method, Child Development, Developmental Stages, Age Differences
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Mayne, Lynne – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2012
To ensure a modern bioscience curriculum that responds to the current needs of stakeholders, there is a need to embed a range of generic capabilities that enables graduates to succeed in and contribute to a rapidly changing world, as well as building strong bioscience skills and knowledge. The curriculum must also prepare students for a rapidly…
Descriptors: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Teamwork, Metacognition
Lavoie, Theresa – Exceptional Parent, 2008
This article is the third part of a 10-part series that explores Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It offers and discusses tips on how to help children with learning differences reach their full potential. These include: (1) start with good nutrition; (2) be sure your child is exercising; (3) make sure your child is getting enough…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity, Nutrition, Exercise
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Gerler, Edwin R., Jr. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1980
Physical exercise contributes to individuals' abilities to function better in all areas of human functioning and thus to cope better with daily problems. Leaders of multimodal counseling groups can use many elements in the group process to encourage exercise and enrich the lives of group participants. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Counseling Techniques, Exercise, Group Counseling
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Mahendra, Nidhi; Arkin, Sharon – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2003
This article describes a comprehensive cognitive-linguistic intervention program for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients that provided communication skills practice in the context of health-enhancing and esteem-building community-based activities, physical fitness training and supervised volunteer work. Effects for four participants…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Communication Skills, Exercise, Interpersonal Competence