Joanne Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I am using a directional hypothesis that I believe a negative correlation exists if a homeschool parent begins the homeschool with a "centering", "focus" activity such as a devotional, meditation, inspirational reading before academics starts and the number of times the students needs to be refocused to schoolwork will decrease. (negative correlation means if one thing increases, another decreases) What I need is a "significant" number of participants (35+). All I need from willing moms is: A commitment to participate for the next week, M - Th. 2 days where you do not start the day with a group centering activity 2 days when you do start the day with a centering activity a sample representation of the activity (a written summary of the prayer, the devotion, the paragraph) the mom to make a note of every time she says a refocus command such as "back to work", saying the child's name to refocus them, or any refocus command specific to your school basic demographics of your school - age and gender of your students get the results to me on Thursday or Friday I do not need personal info. :001_smile: Results would look something like: 2 days, no starting activity - 12 refocus reminders 2 days, starting activity - 8 refocus reminders students: 8 year old boy, 9 year old girl, 12 year old girl Summary of centering activity: Dear Lord, we thank you for gathering us together in family and as a homeschool. Help me as a teacher and mom to have patience, your inspiritation as teacher. Help my students focus on their school work, seekinig you for their strength. We thank you for the blessings in our lives and pray for those around us hurting. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 My son goes on a morning run as his morning centering activity, specifically for that reason. Do you want prayers/devotions only, or is something like that ok, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 My son goes on a morning run as his morning centering activity, specifically for that reason. Do you want prayers/devotions only, or is something like that ok, too? That works, but you have to be willing to have him *not* run 2 of the days. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Ok, my Professor changed the due date. It is due Nov. 7, so I can use data from Monday, October 26 thru Wednesday, Nov. 4. That would be 4 days of no centering activity, 4 days with. I'll take Thurs and Friday to analyze the data and write my research report. Yes, I am in class at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 We'll do it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 bump for more willing victims. Oopps, I mean participants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I hypothesise that the run would actually focus the children as opposed to the other focus activities :) Will you differentiate between the prayer type and the exercise type? Either way, I'll do it for you. It will give me an excuse to make my children run "but kids, it's for the RESEARCH!" Although in that period we are having Friday, Monday and Tuesday off for a long weekend, so perhaps I'm not much use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolash Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 We'll participate. Only problem is we are taking a fall break next week... can you still use our experience for the week after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmommy Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 We're up for it. I think it will be interesting to see the kinds of results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I'd like to participate, but my kids start at different times and if I did a centering activity it would be "new" which might add unwanted novelty into your study. Do you still want us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 I'd like to participate, but my kids start at different times and if I did a centering activity it would be "new" which might add unwanted novelty into your study. Do you still want us? Yes, just count the number of "refocus" efforts total for your family on both the days you do a centering activity and the days you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I'm in if you still need participants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyof5 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I can do this, so count me in. :) Your posts always interest me Joanne, esp. when you respond to parenting/discipline queries. Lots of good insight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I just realized that we are taking Friday 10/30 off. Can I give you one block of 4 days instead of two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 We're in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 BUMP... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Any other week but this one, I'd join in, as I love research stuff like this; however, we have a variety of appts. this week that are wreaking havoc on our normal routine. I'm eager to hear about your results though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have been waiting to see how many participants you get - and it looks like you could use some more? If so, we can do it and I am anxious to see the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I just realized that we are taking Friday 10/30 off. Can I give you one block of 4 days instead of two? Sure! And to the new posters, yes, I can still use participants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 We'll do it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetobehome Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Very interesting! Let me see if I can do that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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