Future active-classroom research should use adequately powered, well-randomized trials measuring a wide range of student outcomes¶

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Description¶

Based on its assessment of the evidence base, the review concludes that future research is needed to ensure studies are "adequately powered, employ appropriate methods of randomization, and measure a wide range of important student outcomes across the full spectrum of the school-age". It notes cluster RCTs are the ideal design because they avoid contamination, but few trials powered samples for within-cluster variance, and ICC values were rarely reported. It also calls for translational research to minimize time barriers to lesson planning and for mechanistic evidence on optimal dose, intensity, and duration.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Adequate statistical power accounting for within-cluster variance; appropriate randomization and reporting of ICC values

Constraints¶

• The review could not comment on long-term impacts because outcomes were analysed only immediately after intervention completion

Target Learners¶

• school-aged children ages 3 to 18, including currently unstudied high-school populations

Target Learning Goals¶

• academic performance, cognitive abilities, attention, enjoyment, and additional outcomes such as fatigue and injury

Claims¶

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Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Bedard Chloe, St John Laura, Bremer Emily, Graham Jeffrey D., Cairney John. (2019). A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of physically active classrooms on educational and enjoyment outcomes in school age children. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218633