This paper critically evaluates the use of role-playing simulations in a negotiation course taught to graduate students. The course consisted primarily of a series of simulations involving the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes of negotiation, facilitation and mediation. Data were obtained from two sets of questionnaires completed by 41 students before and after the course. A review...

like bodily, physiological, and psychological skills which are commonly assessed in professional sport, assessment of visual skills is also of high importance. in this regard, and in order to organize teams efficiently, the skills of each player, considering his/her post in the pitch, should be developed for superiority over the opponent. the present study attempts to clarify if there is a mean...

formation of collaborative groups in a the self of the three steps method The aim of this paper is to present problem-based learning environment. The self-formation of collaborative groups is based on sharing of accountability among students for solving instructional problems. The steps of the method are planning collaborative problem solving, self-evaluation of students, and building collabora...

This paper focuses on the benefits of neuropsychological assessment for evaluating a brain-injured person's functional abilities and rehabilitation needs. The importance of early assessment in addressing these goals is discussed. Strengths and weaknesses of neuropsychological assessment for predicting a person's ability to participate in normal activities of daily living are considered. Test da...

Difficulties in handwriting are often reported in children with developmental coordination disorder, and they represent an important element in the diagnosis. The present study was aimed at investigating the relation between motor coordination and handwriting skills, and to identify differences in handwriting between children without and with coordination difficulties. In particular, we asked w...

Resumen Background: Recent researches in Theory of Mind (ToM) relate its development to the development of the metacognitive skills “planning,” “regulation,” and acquisition of “predictive and causal reasoning.” These studies reveal the importance of metacognitive training in the development of mentalist skills. Method: In the present work, the effects of training were compared in 20 children, ...

BACKGROUND There are many online interventions aiming for health behavior change but it is unclear how such interventions and specific planning tools are being used. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to identify which user characteristics were associated with use of an online, computer-tailored self-regulation intervention aimed at prevention of weight gain; and to examine the quality of the...

Introduction: Encouraged by the change in licensing regulations the practical professional skills in Germany received a higher priority and Kai P. Schnabel Patrick D. Boldt are taught in medical schools therefore increasingly. This created the Georg Breuer need to standardize the process more and more. On the initiative of Andreas Fichtner the German skills labs the German Medical Association C...