Searching for a methodology to bridge the gap between ideas and practice: An investigation of the sensorimotor mode of learning

Author(s)
Haynes, John Ewen
Miller, Judith Anne
Pegg, John Edward
Publication Date
2007
Abstract
The processes underpinning a specific 'idea', namely, how the assessment of the quality of movement within the sensorimotor mode of learning can be undertaken within a Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) framework, is described. The sensorimotor skill under examination is the 'forward roll' in gymnastics. Firstly, a review of the pertinent literature was undertaken. This involved a search for the relevant fields of study and reporting the trends and findings, as well as the identification of a conceptual framework. Secondly, data were collected, in the form of digital videotapes, for three cohorts: children, young adults and older adults (N = 117) as they performed the forward roll. These data were analysed, which resulted in the development of a new framework, for the purpose of measuring the quality of the sensorimotor skill under investigation. Thirdly, the underlying construct of the new framework was verified by applying the Australian Council for Educational Research's (ACER) Quest statistical technique, commonly known as Rasch. Finally, using the underpinning principles established during data analysis, a re-examination of the data from a SOLO perspective is currently being undertaken.
Citation
Bridging the Gap between Ideas and Doing Research: Proceedings of the Inaugural Postgraduate Research Conference, p. 130-147
ISBN
9781920819231
Link
Publisher
Australian College of Educators
Title
Searching for a methodology to bridge the gap between ideas and practice: An investigation of the sensorimotor mode of learning
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

Files:

NameSizeformatDescriptionLink
closed/SOURCE01.pdf 496.203 KB application/pdf Publisher version View document
closed/SOURCE03.pdf 520.946 KB application/pdf hidden View document
administrative/MODS.xml 5.209 KB MODS.xml View document
open/SOURCE02.pdf 496.203 KB application/pdf publisher version (open access) View document
open/THUMBNAIL.jpg 30.944 KB THUMBNAIL.jpg View document
open/JHOVESOURCE02.xml 0.542 KB JHOVE Technical Metadata View document
open/PREMISSOURCE02.xml 0.919 KB PREMIS Metadata View document
open/FULLTEXTSOURCE02.txt 39.175 KB Full Text of Source View document