UnLock Research Archive
We are pleased to be able to share some key resources with current and future PETE/Sport Pedagogy faculty. Dr. Lawrence F. Locke, professor Emeritus University of Massachusetts and one of the stalwart leaders in U.S. Sport Pedagogy for over four decades, has graciously agreed to have some of his excellent work posted on our website.
Between 2003 and 2005, Professor Locke oversaw a terrific website which is sadly no longer active (www.UnLockResearch.com). This website sought to assist teachers and scholars alike to become better informed about the many good things going on in Sport Pedagogy, and connect them with the various aspects and dimensions of doing, reading, understanding, and interpreting research. We encourage everyone to peruse these valuable and highly informative resources. We do ask that anyone looking to cite directly from Professor Locke’s resources posted on this website that the work be attributed to him.
A sample citation: Locke, L.F. (2003). Research reading guide of the month-Don’t panic; September 2003. In L.F. Locke (Ed.), Unlock Research-Research for Physical Educators. Downloaded from (XXXXXXXXXXXX.PDF).
Between 2003 and 2005, Professor Locke oversaw a terrific website which is sadly no longer active (www.UnLockResearch.com). This website sought to assist teachers and scholars alike to become better informed about the many good things going on in Sport Pedagogy, and connect them with the various aspects and dimensions of doing, reading, understanding, and interpreting research. We encourage everyone to peruse these valuable and highly informative resources. We do ask that anyone looking to cite directly from Professor Locke’s resources posted on this website that the work be attributed to him.
A sample citation: Locke, L.F. (2003). Research reading guide of the month-Don’t panic; September 2003. In L.F. Locke (Ed.), Unlock Research-Research for Physical Educators. Downloaded from (XXXXXXXXXXXX.PDF).
Research Report of the Month - Archive
Research Report of the Month - 2003
Research Report of the Month - 2004
Research Report of the Month - 2005
Research Reading Guide of the Month - Archive
In this section, Professor Locke offered his keen insight into ways in which readers of research might find research papers more easily readable and understandable, by offering valuable tips and guidelines for reading and interpreting research. Arguably, the latter was/is the most important aspect of the website. Helping “bring to life” the nature and process of research on teaching in physical education was part of Professor Locke’s career-long passions and interests.
Research Reading Guide of the Month - 2003
Research Reading Guide of the Month - 2004
- A Little Skepticism Can Be A Healthy Thing
- Context Controls And It Is Your Context That Matters
- Cynicism Wastes The Reader's Time
- Don't Be Confused By Conflicting Results
- Expect To Find Valuables-Not Easy Answers
- Reading Research Your Own Way I
- Reading Research Your Own Way II
- Reading Research-When Not To Do It
- Stay Organized
Research Journal Reviews - Archive
There are countless important research journal outlets in Education and Physical Education. Some are perhaps more well-known than others. Professor Locke offered insight into the various ones that should be of interest to those in engaged in Sport Pedagogy. These reviews offer additional insight into the various research traditions, trends and specializations, the broader context of research on teaching and learning in education and physical education, and also provide somewhat of a historical birds-eye view which thus can help broaden your background in the literature.
As you will see, it pays to periodically peruse the the Table of Contents and the abstracts of the many journals as each might well include very interesting research findings. Many, if not most journals offer monthly or quarterly email alerts that show the table of content and abstracts of the most recent issue on their publisher's website. Signing up for this service free and keeps you in the loop.
As you will see, it pays to periodically peruse the the Table of Contents and the abstracts of the many journals as each might well include very interesting research findings. Many, if not most journals offer monthly or quarterly email alerts that show the table of content and abstracts of the most recent issue on their publisher's website. Signing up for this service free and keeps you in the loop.
Research Journal Review - 2003
Research Journal Review - 2004