Coaching Paraprofessionals to Promote Engagement and Social Interactions During Small Group Activities
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DOI: 10.1007/s10864-017-9273-8
Abstract: Paraprofessionals need adequate training and supports to assist young children with autism spectrum disorders to engage in appropriate social interactions during small group activities with their peers. In this study, we used in situ coaching… read more here.
Keywords: group activities; interactions small; social interactions; small group ... See more keywords
Activity groups for persons with dementia: Personal predictors of participation, engagement and mood
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.07.045
Abstract: This study examined the relationship between personal characteristics and attendance, engagement, sleep, and mood outcomes of persons with dementia participating in group activities. The purpose of this study is to examine which persons with dementia… read more here.
Keywords: group activities; activity groups; personal characteristics; mood ... See more keywords
Small group activities within academic communities improve the connectedness of students and faculty
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DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2017.1317728
Abstract: Abstract Background: The University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine implemented a curriculum change that included reduction of lectures, incorporation of problem-based learning and other small group activities. Six academic communities were introduced for… read more here.
Keywords: connectedness; group activities; small group; faculty ... See more keywords