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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Places to walk: convenience and regular physical activity
Powell, Kenneth, Linda Martin, and Pranesh Chowdhury (2003) Places to walk: convenience and regular physical activity American Journal of Public Health 93(9), pp.1519-1521 “Regular physical activity fosters good physical and mental health. Described as ‘today’s best buy in public health,’ … Continue reading
“it is important where you are thinking from”
Reflecting on “the connection between teachers’ early memories and the way they conceptualize their work,” (p.290) Liz McCaw describes her own approach to teaching. She explains: “As [Anne] Lindbergh muses, it is important where you are thinking from. / In a … Continue reading
‘From the perception of action to the understanding of intention’: a decade-old review of brain studies
I just found an old article I had printed many moons ago because I thought the title interesting. Dealing with brain research, as it does, this review is obviously in the ‘dated’ pile nowadays, but still interesting – and perhaps … Continue reading
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Tagged Jean Decety, Sarah-Jane Blakemore, simulation theory
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The husky byte program
Pierce, Michelle B., Kerrian A. Hudson, Karina R. Lora, Erin K. Havens, Ann M. Ferris, (2011) The husky byte program: Delivering Nutrition Education One Sound Byte at a Time Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 43(2), pp.135-136 “As food gatekeepers, … Continue reading
Questions for reflection
“What are some of the best ways to create an environment of trust in classrooms so that students feel they have the necessary support to ask questions that may expose their vulnerabilities?” “What ways do you consult with your parent … Continue reading
OTION – an interesting network
I was just reading a book on Occupational Therapy and thought the concept of this network (OTION – Occupational Therapy International Outreach Network) interesting. We kind of lack cohesiveness in education… there are a million networks, all taking specific philosophical … Continue reading
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