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Embodiment As A Pedagogical Tool To Enhance Learning, Myrto F. Mavilidi, Kim Ouwehand, Mirko Schmidt, Catarina Pesce, Phillip D. Tomporowski, Anthony D. Okely, Fred Paas Mar 2023

Embodiment As A Pedagogical Tool To Enhance Learning, Myrto F. Mavilidi, Kim Ouwehand, Mirko Schmidt, Catarina Pesce, Phillip D. Tomporowski, Anthony D. Okely, Fred Paas

Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities - Papers

This chapter focuses on practical implications of embodiment to facilitate learning in educational contexts. Starting from a brief historical overview of the scientific debate of action-perception that forms the genesis of embodiment, the chapter progresses to later influential theories. Contemporary trends are discussed in light of theories of embodied cognition, emphasising the importance of body movements in shaping higher-order cognitive processing and how embodied cognitive neuroscience links the brain, the body, and the broader environment. In reviewing the literature, empirical studies with movements are explored in relation to their type of embodiment (e.g., gestures, simulation, whole-body movements, physical activity), educational …


Leadership For Learning Frameworks, Kylie Lipscombe, Sue Bennett, Paul Andrew Kidson, Paul Gardiner, Ann Mcintyre Jan 2020

Leadership For Learning Frameworks, Kylie Lipscombe, Sue Bennett, Paul Andrew Kidson, Paul Gardiner, Ann Mcintyre

Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities - Papers

The purpose of this report is to present the findings of a commissioned research study by the University of Wollongong (UOW) for the NSW DoE School Leadership Institute (SLI). The study is focused on examining the conceptualisation and design of three Leadership for Learning Frameworks implemented as part of the Aspiring Principals Leadership Program (APLP).


5 Tips To Help Parents Navigate The Unique Needs Of Children With Autism Learning From Home, Amanda A. Webster Jan 2020

5 Tips To Help Parents Navigate The Unique Needs Of Children With Autism Learning From Home, Amanda A. Webster

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Children on the autism spectrum will face unique challenges as they learn from home during the COVID-19 shutdown. These children process information and learn in different ways to their peers. They may find it more difficult to independently complete tasks and struggle with managing their time. They are also more likely to have difficulty in writing tasks or ones involving high amounts of language and communication with others. Children on the autism spectrum often associate specific tasks with locations. This might mean they resist doing schoolwork at home. Anxiety levels, which are often high in this group of students, may …


Conducting Qualitative Longitudinal Research On Learning To Teach English Pronunciation: Challenges, Pitfalls…Coffee, And Bubbles!, Michael S. Burri Jan 2020

Conducting Qualitative Longitudinal Research On Learning To Teach English Pronunciation: Challenges, Pitfalls…Coffee, And Bubbles!, Michael S. Burri

Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities - Papers

Inquiries into the impact of second language teacher education on the development of teachers' practices, beliefs, and knowledge have increased substantially in the last few years. However, most studies tend to investigate the process of second language teacher learning over a relatively short period of time, and only limited literature addresses methodological considerations in longitudinal research, making the design of this type of study potentially challenging for researchers. The aim of this paper is to first describe an ongoing project which explores the process of teachers learning to teach English pronunciation over a period of six years. Following an overview …