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Feedback part 03: Another Common Scene

Feedback part 03: Another Common Scene

It is time to edge our way back into the blogging as the summer is coming to an end.  Previously, we started a long blog series on feedback that will continue in the coming weeks.  Please check out the first and second blogs from the series to review.  To help refresh...
Discussion- The Common Scene: Feedback part 02

Discussion- The Common Scene: Feedback part 02

In the previous blog we presented a story about a boy at practice.  We asked readers to analyze the feedback exchanges between the boy and his coach and mom to determine if there are any issues.  Believe it or not, every single feedback exchange had potential issues. ...
The Common Scene – Feedback 01

The Common Scene – Feedback 01

Read the fictional story below.  There are feedback exchanges between coach and skater and parent and skater.  How many instances can you count when there are issues with the feedback exchange?  What issues did you notice?  Which exchanges were effective? The Common...
Video Analysis in Figure Skating part 2: The Cautions

Video Analysis in Figure Skating part 2: The Cautions

In part one of this series we discussed some potential benefits of video replay and analysis. In part 02 below, we discuss some cautions of video replay use. The ‘Imitation Trap’ The first caution relates to the benefit of presenting learners with a standard through...