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Showing 1 to 20 of 91 for “"Recess"”.
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Administrators' Reasons to Provide or Withhold Recess
… in the field of education over the decline of recess in the United States of America. This thesis examines and includes what recess is, the history of recess and its current trend of decline, and the benefits and troubles of recess. In an attempt to explore the possible explanations for the …
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Principals' Perceptions Regarding Recess in Georgia Elementary Schools
… obtain the perceptions of principals regarding recess in Georgia's elementary schools, their recess practices, their considerations in developing recess, their guidelines of implementing recess, and principal's demographics. The quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social …
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Supporting Student Connectedness and Social Satisfaction During Recess
<p>This project examines the effects of how recess preparation and reflection can be focused on providing students an opportunity to connect socially and strengthen overall happiness. By investigating the role social satisfaction plays in a child’s life during recess, educators may gain knowledge …
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THE DIFFERENCE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND ATTENTION IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN BEFORE AND AFTER FREE PLAY RECESS AND STRUCTURED PLAY RECESS
… in preschool children during three different recess conditions on separate days: free play, structured play and a control (non-active) condition. Physical activity levels were measured in preschool children (N = 22) during three, 30-minute recess conditions; control, structured play recess, …
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Physical activity during recess and physical education class in children
… to determine the effectiveness of a short term recess PA intervention. Children from two schools (N=75, ages 7-10) wore pedometers for five days. A subset of subjects (N=17) also wore accelerometers. Step counts were recorded 9-10 times/day to obtain PA information for six daily periods. Males …
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Southern Ontario Principals' Perspectives on Recess in Low-Income Neighbourhoods
Elementary school recess is now generally understood to be a necessary part of a child’s school day. Therefore, it is important to move beyond research regarding the need for recess and capture the logistics and experiences of those directly involved. The present study utilizes a descriptive, …
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School Recess and Changes to Children's Play Opportunities in New York City
… but it has resulted in the decline or removal of recess from most schools. This thesis examines two important issues. The first issue is to assess the play opportunities that public elementary schools offer to children, in terms of both the time available for recess and the quality of the spaces …
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Scheduling Recess Before Lunch: Perceptions of Washington State Public Elementary School Professionals
Recess Before Lunch (RBL) is a wellness strategy with a purpose of improving the overall health and behavior of school-aged children. While some studies have reported a variety of benefits and challenges by simply scheduling recess prior to the specified lunchtime, few have examined adequate …
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Peer Victimization and the Need to Belong within the Context of Recess
Within the school setting, recess is often reported as a frequent context for bullying (Vaillancourt et al. 2010), but is currently understudied. The present study utilized a mixed-methods approach in order to examine the frequency of peer victimization at recess and explore how the current context …
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Tectonics of the Uinta Recess in the Sevier Fold-Thrust Belt, Utah
… developed, rather than a tear. In sum, the Uinta recess reflects both variation in sedimentary basin thickness prior to the origin of the Sevier fold-thrust belt, and the affects of later (Laramide) uplift and Tertiary extension.
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Catholic Education Values and Their Impact on Student Recess Behavior: Is There a Connection
… students in school. These values are not seen at recess or during free play. Is there a connection between instruction in Catholic values and student behavior during recess? The purpose of this review of the research is to analyze approaches Catholic schools and teachers use to bring these values …
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Play Your Way to Better Grades: A Look at Possible Academic Benefits of Recess and Teacher Perspectives
Background: Recess within the school day has historically supported students’ social and emotional growth, but in recent years, increasing pressure to ensure academic progress has led some school systems to reduce or eliminate recess. Recess creates an environment where students can naturally …
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Development of the recess mounting with monolithic metallization optoelectronic integrated circuit technology for optical clock distribution applications
Recess mounting with monolithic metallization, or RM3 integration, is used to integrate Ino.47Ga0.53As/InP based lattice-matched high quantum efficiency p-i-n photodetectors on silicon chips to build high performance optoelectronic integrated circuits [1]. In RM3 integration, partially processed …
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The effects of a recess or break and stimulant medication on the classroom behavior of children with ADHD
Only two empirical studies of recess have been extended to children with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and only one has included a single-case analysis. In addition, no studies have been found that specifically evaluated the effects of a quiet, indoor break on the …
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A Study Examining the Role of Recess Activities on Student Development on the Playground for Middle School Students
<p>This study intends to look at the middle school setting during the lunchtime period. The study examines reactions from students, yard supervisors, and administration, to determine if they find having organized lunchtime programs beneficial to positively influencing student development. Lunchtime …
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A Comparison of Hero-Identified and Hero-Unidentified Dependent Group Contingencies to Increase Children’s Physical Activity During Recess
Physical activity is a critical component of a healthy lifestyle and is associated with numerous physiological, mental health, and academic benefits for children. Despite these advantages, many children fail to meet the recommended daily physical activity levels. Previous research has shown that …
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A Comparative Study of the Perceptions of Elementary School Administrators, Teachers, and Students Regarding recess and Free Play in the Public School.
… schools that have severely limited or eliminated recess and free-play opportunities is on the rise across the nation. School officials cite the increasing levels of state and federal pressure to perform on standardized tests as the primary reason for this shift away from the playground. The threat …
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MEALS OF DIFFERING CALORIC CONTENT DO NOT ALTER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR DURING A SUBSEQUENT SIMULATED RECESS PERIOD IN CHILDREN
… ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR DURING A SUBSEQUENT SIMULATED RECESS PERIOD IN CHILDRENDirector of Thesis: Jacob E. Barkley, Ph.D. Background: Research on adults and animals has demonstrated that chronic and acute overfeeding can alter physical activity behavior. However, there are no assessments of the acute …
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Effects of the good behavior game on physical activity
… activity daily to achieve health benefits. Recess in school settings can provide opportunities for children to try and meet these guidelines. However, research suggests that recess alone does not increase physical activity levels. To combat this problem, antecedent manipulations (e.g., …
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