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"Peer Assessments in Physical Education", 2007.
An analysis of the article "Peer Assessments in Physical Education" by Randall Johnson.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper analyzes Randall Johnson's article, "Peer Assessments in Physical Education." The paper discusses the issue of peer assessment and explains how this could be beneficial in the physical education class. It also describes some potentially negative outcomes of conducting peer assessments and the benefits of other forms of assessment to compliment the peer assessments.
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"Student involvement and reflection are vital parts of learning development, to optimize the student experience, especially during the secondary and tertiary phases of education. It is therefore the educator's responsibility to do everything possible to ensure that students enjoy their educational experiences as much as possible. Indeed, enjoyment is one of the elements that enhances the success of the learning process. In physical education, peer assessment is one of the ways to increase student performance and involvement in a class set-up that otherwise might result in students "vanishing" behind the better performers. With peer assessment, each student is provided with an equal chance for performing their best and improving themselves."
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Peer Assessment Methods, 2002.
A study of research conducted into a method for teaching instructors how to evaluate peer assessment models.
8,655 words (approx. 34.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 182.95
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This research developed a program module for teaching a particular collective of instructors how to plan, implement and evaluate peer assessment methods. Instructors were teachers working at the United Nations Works and Relief Agency's Education Science Facility. The ESF provides college level instruction to Palestinian refugees now living in host countries.
Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Definitions
Review of Literature
Overview
Theoretical and Conceptual Thinking of Experts
Review of Research
Planning Instruction in Peer Assessment
Teaching Peer Assessment
Formats To Use For Peer Assessment
Evaluation
Present Status of Topic
Summary
Methodology and Problem Solving
Procedures
Limitations
Results
Program Module for Instruction on Peer Assessment
Purposes of the This Program
Peer Assessment: Definition and Effects
Definition
Effects of Peer Assessment
Linkage of Peer Assessment To Other Instructional Activities
Planning Instruction
Training Techniques
Formats
Evaluation of Peer Assessment
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"The developed program contained several components including: introductory remarks, a discussion of the nature of peer assessment and its effects, a delineation of the linkage between peer assessment and instructors' other instructional activities, a discussion of how to plan peer assessment and various instructional strategies and components involved in implementing the process. The program also included possible formats that can be used, and a discussion of how to evaluate the effectiveness of peer assessment programs."
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Peer Assessment, 2002.
A look at the development of a program module for teaching a particular collective of instructors how to plan, implement and evaluate peer assessment methods.
8,370 words (approx. 33.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 178.95
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This paper examines the concept of peer assessment, a method of teaching and learning in which, to a greater or lesser extent and within a structured framework, students assesses their peers' work. In particular it evaluates research program module for teaching a particular collective of instructors how to use peer assessment methods using instructors working at the United Nations Works and Relief Agency's Education Science Facility. It discusses how the program was developed using information obtained from a comprehensive search of the pertinent literature and in consultation with three general education specialists and three specialists in measurement and evaluation who provided feedback to the researcher regarding the most crucial elements for the program to include.
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Abstract
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Definitions
Review of the Literature
Overview
Theoretical and Conceptual Thinking of Experts
Review Of Research
Planning Instruction in Peer Assessment
Teaching Peer Assessment
Formats to Use for Peer Assessment
Evaluation
Present Status of Topic
Summary
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"Instructors have a limited amount of time for peer assessment training; otherwise the activity will interfere with their other instructional activities. Boud (1995) points out that by planning ahead the amount of time they wish to spend on peer assessment training, instructors can better organize what they will and will not require students to assess in terms of the amount of time it will take students to accomplish the associated assessment tasks. Doing this will then save them from devoting so much time to peer assessment instruction that it interferes with their other job responsibilities."
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Peer-to-Peer Software, 2004.
Examines social responsibility issues of engineers who design peer-to-peer software.
3,690 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper provides an analysis of peer-to-peer software to determine how it is used, the current and possible future trends for these applications, and the social responsibilities of the software engineers who design them. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Today, the trend is clear that there is an explosion in growth of peer-to-peer applications to facilitate online communications. In this rapidly changing and growing environment, it is important to develop an understanding of the level of technical versus human support needed in an online community. According to Kollock (1998), the labor required to support a rapidly growing community and maintain quality interactions is quite intense. While human contributions are invaluable, no "mere mortal" can do all things for all people at all times of the day. In the Proceedings of International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning (CSCL) '99, the participants suggested that it will not be long before technology, like intelligent agents, can supplement the support humans now provide. However, a number of important social issues arise when such technology is considered."
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Copyrights vs. Peer-to-Peer File Transfer, 2002.
A detailed examination of copyright laws, with a comparison to peer-to-peer file transfer.
5,300 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 131.95
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The author takes the reader on an exploratory journey, in which the details and outcomes of several well-known cases of copyright laws are scrutinized. The author discusses the importance of copyright laws, and the elements of various cases that caused the rulings to go the way they did. The paper includes a discussion about the effect Hollywood has on copyrights when it comes to issues such as the ability to download movies and songs.
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"Throughout the years, there have been many cases in which the copyright laws have been challenged and upheld. In more recent years many of the copyright cases have turned to the film and music industry because of the increased ability to duplicate and distribute such products. One of the famous case in recent history was the Sony vs Betamax case. This case was before the internet was invented and for its time it was about state of the art wars on ownership."
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General Certificate of Secondary Education Case Study, 2007.
This paper is a case study on a sequence of lessons taught to a group of twenty-two students aged 17 to 18, retaking General Certificate of Secondary Education in English.
4,106 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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This paper is a case study written by a teacher at a College of Further Education, and refers to a sequence of lessons taught to a group of twenty-two students aged 17 to 18, retaking General Certificate of Secondary Education in English. The author of the paper uses a combination of written feedback, one-to-one assessment, peer assessment and innovative plenaries to monitor students' progress. Also, this paper takes a systematic approach, which includes a demonstration of how the author taught the students about writing genre, effective openings, powerful description and structure. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes a formative assessment in the sequence of lessons it describes. It goes on to discuss the specific assessments given, such as written feedback, peer assessments, one-on-one assessments, plenaries, etc., along with a discussion of this study.
Outline:
Introduction
Objectives, expected learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Written feedback
One-to-one assessment
Peer assessment
Plenaries
Coursework marking and moderation
Moving ahead with assessment: evaluation, conclusions and implications for the future
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"Although I used the mark scheme carefully and spent a long time marking each piece of coursework, at the moderation meeting it appeared that many of my pieces had been marked rather low, and the other teachers raised some of the marks I had given. Using the mark scheme to mark real coursework, and then discussing it with other teachers, was a very useful process. Despite the apparent accuracy of the mark schemes for English coursework, teachers can and do interpret the criteria quite differently, and discussing how the teachers arrived at their interpretations was very helpful when I reconsidered my own, and I now feel more confident about marking coursework in the future.
"Of course, by the time the teacher has marked final drafts of coursework, it is too late to alter the teaching of that group, or to offer further help to any students. Overall, I was happy with the resulting work, and it provided evidence that my teaching had been effective. I will, however, use what I learned from marking the coursework to help me teach any future GCSE group the same sequence of lessons. For example, I feel that a few students would have benefited from further revision of each technique I taught, and I will consider this further if I find myself teaching the same topic again."
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Orthopedic Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy, 2004.
An analysis of the need for and application of orthopedic differential diagnosis in physical therapy.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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Many of the injuries treated by physical therapists involve conducting orthopedic assessments. In order for these evaluations to be effective, the physical therapist must be well-versed in selecting and applying the various assessment techniques required for orthopedic injuries. To this end, this paper provides a review of how orthopedic differential diagnosis can be used to help improve the assessment and treatment of physical therapy patients, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"Physical therapy is typically concerned with the treatment of chronic disabilities and with the restoration of normal functioning to the disabled through physical modes of treatment, such as exercise. This medical specialty area is generally focused on rehabilitating people who have been disabled by pain or ailments that affect the motor functions of the body. Physical medicine is one of a wide variety of treatment modalities that are employed to assist these patients to return to a comfortable and productive life, often in spite of a chronic medical problem."
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Secondary Physical Education, 2006.
This paper is a literature review relating to the history of secondary physical education in the United States, which is used to develop an ideal secondary physical education curriculum.
2,590 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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The paper discusses the (1) multi-activity, (2) sports education, (3) social responsibility, (4) fitness, (5) lifelong physical activity and (6) eclectic models for secondary physical education. The author points out that that it is critical that the physical education instructor team with the community to procure the equipment and other resources, especially for urban schools. The paper proposes that the ideal secondary physical education curriculum is a combination of several of the models and recognizes the importance of community participation in the development of physical education initiatives.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Background
Curriculum Models for Secondary Physical Education
Multi-Activity Model
Sports Education Model
Social Responsibility Model
Fitness Model
Lifelong Physical Activity Model
Eclectic Model
Meeting the Call for Equipment and Technology Needs
Proposed Physical Education Model
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"The fifth model is the Lifelong Physical Activity Model which has as its focus assisting students to "find physical activities they like and will do for the remainder of their lives." Within the framework of this model students are able to focus on the activities they like best and to become skilled through practice at these activities. These activities include individual and dual activities. Stated in relation to this model is that "Besides becoming skillful in a number of lifetime activities students must develop self-confidence for activities (self-efficacy) and self-esteem if they are to acquire lifelong activity habits.""
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Physical Planning, 2008.
This paper defines and studies issues related to physical planning.
6,463 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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In this article, the writer examines the theoretical issues in physical planning and its role in upgrading traditional rural industries. The discussion focuses on several issues including the conceptual differences between physical, urban, regional and rural development planning. In addition, the research also examines the correlation between physical planning and economic development along with various issues related to core facilities and secondary facilities. The investigation then concentrates upon the role of physical planning in industrial development and several issues are examined.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Definition of Physical Planning
Brief Examination Conceptual Differences among Physical, Urban, Regional and Rural Development Planning
Physical Planning and Economic Development
Content and Objectives of Physical Planning
Core Facilities
Secondary Facilities
Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical in Upgrading Traditional Small Scale Industries
Issues in Physical Planning Designs, Constraints, Obstacles
Challenges to Implementation of Physical Planning Schemes
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"Indeed, physical planning is vital to the economic and social growth of nations. When physical planning is absent the population of a nation or a region may suffer greatly as it relates to their quality of life. In addition, economic and social development can be stifled because the necessary infrastructure such s hospitals, schools and industry are not available. Without the needed infrastructure a nation or a region does not have the capacity to sustain itself socially or economically and is often dependent upon nations that have the type of infrastructure that allows them to proper socially and economically development. Now that we have provided a definition of physical planning, the next section of the discussion will focus on conceptual differences associated with physical, urban, regional and rural development planning."
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Student Assessments, 2007.
A discussion on types of student assessments.
2,049 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper compares and contrasts traditional assessment, that of grading and testing, with formative assessment. It explains formative assessment which includes personal, peer and group assessment. The paper highlights the advantages of such an approach. The author includes literature to qualify points made.
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"In fact, notes Wong (2002, p.52), professional development programs are very helpful to improve teacher performance in all areas, especially for new teachers who have the issue of starting a first job out of college in addition to learning new approaches to teaching. He explains that even though induction programs differ among school districts, successful ones share certain attributes. For example, all of them help new teachers establish effective classroom management procedures, routines, and instructional practices. They further develop teachers' sensitivity to and understanding of the community, and the passion for lifelong learning and professional growth, as well as promote unity and teamwork among the entire learning community."
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Inclusion in Education, 2005.
Critiques an article regarding the inclusion of special needs children within regular education.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper provides a review of a 2002 peer-reviewed journal article, "Regular educators and students with physical disabilities" that deals with regular education teachers faced with the inclusion of students with physical disabilities in the classroom. The authors conclusion is that the teachers lack both confidence and knowledge teaching these students. The paper is written from the point of view of a special educator.
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Physical Education, 2002.
A paper which argues that physical education should be included when assessing a student's GPA.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents an argument in favor of using physical education grades in the averaging of GPA?s at the high school level. The writer explores the benefits of the physical education programs and explains why those grades should be used for the compilation of grade point averages.
Contents:
Introduction
The Argument for Removing the PE Grades
Why They Should Be Used
Conclusion
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"There are many people who believe that the grades from physical education should be removed from the calculation of grade point averages in high school students. They feel that it gives a false perception of what the student is capable of. A student who is academically capable but is not physically coordinated can have their overall GPA lowered because of the grades they receive in PE."
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Computers and Physical Education Departments, 2002.
Proposes a research study to examine why computers are an underutilized resource for high school physical education teachers.
11,000 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 217.95
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The purpose of this research is to determine the level of usage of computers by high school physical education departments as well as the level of knowledge that physical education teachers have regarding the use of this technology. It gives insight as to the attitudes of physical education teachers towards the use of computers in the physical education setting. The research aims to develop a solution to get more physical education departments to use computers for the maximum benefit of their student population. The paper makes extensive use of tables.
Paper Outline:
General Introduction
Introduction
Rationale for Study
Scope of Study
Thesis
Literature Review
Current State of Technology and Usage
Critical Issues in Implementing the Use of computers in Physical Education
How Computers Can Help Achieve National Standards for Physical Development and Health
Current Software for Physical Education
Methodology
Sample Population
Survey Instrument
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Assumptions and Limitations of Study
Findings
Works Cited
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"Computer technology is an integral part of other subjects such as math and science, but has been seldom used as a learning tool in physical education. Other than for record keeping, the computer has been used very little. Children need to know the basics of physical conditioning and other topics that are not covered in health class. In health class, they learn the basics, but physical education could be so much more than it is today. Children need to learn how to stay fit. We know the health benefits and the advantages that exercise have on the brain?s ability to learn. Physical education could use computer technology to give students a broader understanding of these topics."
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Physical Education, 2006.
A discussion of the shortcomings of physical education (PE) in schools, as well as the positive effect that physical activity has on learning.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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While emphasizing the need for further studies on this subject, this paper presents an overview of physical education in public schools and provides insight into the growing concern about the need to upgrade the subject so that it encompasses not just physical activity, but health education as well.
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"If the problems begin so early in childhood, even before formal education and standards of measurements are undertaken, what can or should be done to encourage physical activity, and a sort of physical ed. without a Phys. Ed. "teacher"? It becomes a family enterprise, according to many health experts, since achieving a minimum standard of fitness at any age is not an over-night occurrence. " A 1988 study by the Melpomene Institute showed that one of the three most important influences on a child's involvement in exercise and physical activity is the time parents spend doing these things with the child." Few parents have, or take, the time to do that. There may be nearby playgrounds, or excursions to parks (in a car, of course) but most families do not work on a strict physical activities schedule. And so, as the child grows and is ready for pre-school and then elementary school, most parents let school authorities regulate curricula."
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Physical Education, 2007.
This paper presents a detailed examination of physical education as a profession.
3,030 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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In this article, the writer explores the history of physical education, within the school systems as well as the views about the profession. The writer examines why children need physical education and debates the current duties of a physical education teacher compared to past duties. The writer presents a defense of the physical education teaching profession using solid research and current trends. The writer concludes that while there has been a perceptual issue in the past about the professionalism of a physical education teacher, that perception has changed in recent years. The writer maintains that today, physical education teachers are dedicated to not only teaching sports to their students, but also to the instilling a lifelong understanding of the importance of physical fitness and health.
Outline:
Introduction
What Has Changed
The PE Teacher Today
A Nation Divided
Why
Proof- It is a Work Profession
Obstacles
Conclusion
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"For many years physical education teachers were considered the "easy" teachers. They dragged out a dodge ball and watched the students play until the bell rang. More recently however the medical field has convinced society of the importance of physical exercise and maintaining physical fitness. When this happened the physical education teacher became much more important in the total picture of education. Today, physical education is a vital part of education. The physical education teacher provides a life long foundation for fitness and health that will allow the student to maintain the ability to pursue the career and personal interests that the other subjects train them for. Physical education teaching used to be considered a profession of leisure but today it is highly respected as its rightful profession of work."
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