User:Gglapion/sandbox

Brief summary of my contributions (Scroll to see original and my draft of what needed to be done. Then scroll down more to see my actual edit)

I edited the recess data section, the childhood obesity section, the effects on classroom management section, and the restriction of recess as disciplinary action section. In the recess data section, a few different things needed citations for certain data. I either found the statistic that the other author had used or found a new and correct statistic. Also, a few different sentences were plagiarized. When I googled certain sentences they popped up exactly as typed on wikipedia on other websites. So, I either paraphrased and cited or found a new original sentence with information that would fit. Also, some of the information in this section had no link to what was supposed to be being said. For example, there was a sentence that contrasted indoor recess to outdoor recess without making this clear. I removed this sentence as it was not fit for this portion of the article. Also in this section, there was some really biased information such as saying that every child's schedule is demanding and that they do not have enough time for physical activity. I replaced this with non-biased statements.

In the childhood obesity section there wasn't a lot of information. But, where there was information, it either needed citations or was plagiarized. Much of the work that was here was statistics with no evidence to back it up. Also, I added scholarly sources to really advance the meaning and truth behind this article and really support its foundation. It was sad to see so many sentences plagiarized. I fixed this by finding the source and paraphrasing and citing their information.

In the effects on classroom management section, I added more information to make this section stronger as well as added citations. Much of the article needed citations as well as information to back up what they were saying. For example, they would say "according to a study" but then not cite that study. Also, sometimes I couldn't even find a study that even correlated with the statistics listed.

In the restriction of recess as disciplinary action section there was biased information as well as many needed citations. For the biased information, I found information that was backed up by evidence and changed that sentence. As for the sentences that needed citations, I either found the source from where their information came from or I found new and more accurate information for that sentence.

As a summary of what I did to change this article, I added citations, some scholarly and some regular to make this article stronger. Also, I made sure that anything that was plagiarized was changed. Lastly, I took out all biased information and created a less biased and more fact based article. Glapion Gglapion (talk) 23:34, 18 October 2018 (UTC)

Recess data[edit]
The debate surrounding recess has been around for decades and is still happening today. Some people believe that recess is important, while others argue that eiminating recess will lead to better academic achievement. Educators, parents, and experts are debating the importance of recess and play time in the school day. Data shows that recess has many benefits for students. These benefits include increased health, increased test scores, increased attention and social abilities, as well as better behavior. This is because during this physical activity, students produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and problem-solving. Also, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) advocates for unstructured play, including recess. NAEYC recommends play as a way for children to decrease stress and develop socially. But, about 40% of school districts in the United States are doing away with recess. Studies show that this lack of free and unstructured play during recess may contribute to the rise in childhood obesity, anxiety and depression among children, as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes[edit]
Childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes are also a major concern as United States youth do not get the physical outlet needed not only for their cognitive development but for their physical health. Statistics show that children are getting 50% less physical exploration and activity than decades before. Research has shown that spending 60 minutes a day doing physical activity can prevent childhood obesity. The U.S. Health and Human Services department also has a guideline for 60 minutes a day of physical activity. But, research has shown that only very few children actually meet this national guideline. Failure to meet this guideline and excercise daily is leading to harmful health issues for children.

The timing in which recess is implemented can also affect the health of children. Traditionally schools have recess after lunch. But, in 2002, the Recess before Lunch (RBL) movement was founded. A health team in Montana created a study on four schools that made this schedule adjustment. After this study, many schools have started adapting the recess before lunch schedule. Research suggests that having recess before lunch can improve the nutrition and behavior of elementary students.

Effects on classroom behavior[edit]
According to the American Heart Association, the CDC reported that there is a link between physical activity and academic performance in 2010. Some benefits to recess include students being more attentive, better academic performance and better behavior. Many different studies show recess as being beneficial to students in the classroom. One of the goals of recess is to help students be release excess energy and be refreshed focused upon return to the classroom. According to a 2009 study, children who received daily recess were reported to behave better within the classroom. After a long time in the classroom, students may become restless and disengaged. Studies show that after recess students become more attentive and engaged in classroom discussions. This is because recess gave students a necessary break from the rigorous classroom and learning setting. A 2017 study of fifth graders suggested that 25 minutes of recess could increase students time on task. Also, recess can reduce the risk of students falling asleep during learning time by its' physical aspect allows students' bodies to oxygenate and stay awake.

Restriction of recess as disciplinary action[edit]
In many schools around the country recess is taken away from students as disciplinary action. A Gallup poll conducted in 2009 revealed that 77 percent of principals say that they have taken away recess from students. Oftentimes students serve punishments such as completing late work or talking to the principal regarding behavioral issues during their recess times. However, by taking away recess, students are unable to release the excess energy. Releasing this excess energy can lead to better behavior and academic performance. Although taking away recess as disciplinary action seems to be the decision in many schools, researchers are coming up with alternatives for the elimination of recess. Some of these alternatives include positive reinforcement which rewards children for positive behavior rather than taking away things for negative behavior. In this situation, every child is guaranteed recess.

Article Evaluation:

The article I am evaluating is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Education

This article gives many facts about the Bachelor of educaiton. Not just in the US The TOne is Neutral

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Busy Work article evaluation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busy_work

This article goves an overview of what busy work is. But, it does not encompass really god facts and research that can be founf online with a little digging and searching. Te article does not sound biased at all and the sources checked out. I think if there were more claims on busy work and more research based stataments throughot the educational discussion about busy work that this article would be much stronger.