Dimitrios Stamovlasis, Julie Vaiopoulou, Themistocles Tsikalas, George Papageorgiou
A Punctuated Equilibrium Model for Conceptual Change and the Role of Neo-Piagetian Constructs: Methodology, Empirical Evidence, and Theoretical Perspectives
Nonlinear dynamics, psychology, and life sciences
covid19 pandemic k12 schools resumed inperson classes varying degrees mitigation plans fall 2020 physical distancing face coverings minimize sarscov2 spread virus causes covid19 however research focused adherence mitigation strategies school days thus sought develop systematic observation protocol capture covid19 mitigation strategy adherence school environments systematic observation covid19 mitigation socom extended previously validated internationally used tools develop socom training implementation protocols assess physicaldistancing facecovering behaviors socom tested diverse indoor outdoor settings classrooms lunchrooms physical education pe recess among diverse schools elementary secondary special needs unique metrics physicaldistancing facecovering behaviors areas less activity maximum 1015 students favorable accurately capturing data overall proportion agreement high physical distancing 909 face covering 886 activity type 892 physical activity level 879 agreement lowest active recess pe observation areas 20 students millions children throughout usa likely return school months ahead socom relatively inexpensive research tool implemented schools determine mitigation strategy adherence assess protocols allow students return school safely slow spread covid19