The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning Through Movement - Softcover

Traci Lengel; Mike Kuczala

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412979544 ISBN 13: 9781412979542

Verlag: Corwin, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

Discover the link between physical activity and academic success!

Research shows that regular physical activity helps children perform better in school. This inspiring book illustrates how to integrate movement within classroom instruction, ranging from short activity breaks to curriculum-enhancing games. Readers will find:

• User-friendly, research-based information on how physical activity affects the brain
• Hundreds of movement activities that can be easily implemented in the classroom, including many requiring two minutes or less
• Discussion of how movement can contribute to classroom management and community
• Case studies showing how combining physical activity and academics contributes to successful learning

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Traci Lengel is a health and physical education teacher in the Pocono Mountain School District. With over 16 years of experience, Lengel's knowledge in motor development, lifelong fitness, health education, and curriculum development has contributed to the success of her insightful educational programs. Additionally, Lengel is an adjunct professor of graduate education at Gratz College of Pennsylvania and The College of New Jersey. In conjunction with this position, she is coauthor/designer of two graduate courses with Mike Kuczala. These highly esteemed graduate courses, entitled Wellness: Creating Health and Balance in the Classroom and The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement, have had a profound effect on the personal and professional lives of numerous educators. Known for her innovation, enthusiasm, and work ethic, Lengel devotes a great deal of her time to her personal and professional successes. With her motivational teaching methodology, she presents and facilitates workshops for professional development programs in the areas of wellness, stress management, enhancing student thinking, and teaching and learning through movement. Her ultimate professional challenge is to inspire educators at all levels to incorporate movement into their daily teaching.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Corwin
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1412979544
• ISBN 13: 9781412979542
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176
• Herausgeber: Lengel Traci
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: GPSR Kontakt; gpsr@libri.de; ; Europaallee 1; Bad Hersfeld; 36244; Deutschland