Margaret Wilson

Western contemporary dance and body-mind education have engaged in a pas de deux for more than four decades. The rich interchange of somatics and dance has altered both fields, but scholarship that substantiates these ideas through the findings of twentieth-century scientific advances has been missing. This book fills that gap and brings to light contemporary discoveries of neuroscience and somatic education as they relate to dance. Drawing from the burgeoning field of 'embodiment' – itself an idea at the intersection of the sciences, humanities, arts and technologies – Body and Mind in Motion highlights the relevance of somatic education within dance education, dance science and body-mind studies.

Your essential guide for bringing students' core thinking, listening, and speaking skills to a higher level The Language of Learning offers a practical approach to teaching essential communication skills: Listening and understanding Thinking before speaking Speaking clearly and concisely Asking thoughtful questions Giving high-quality answers Backing up opinions with reasons and evidence Agreeing thoughtfully Disagreeing respectfully

Take your teaching to a new level. Use Interactive Modeling to teach academic and social skills, routines, transitions, use of materials -- any behavior, skill, or routine that needs to be done in a specific way. When teachers use this technique, children quickly learn exactly what to do, and they remember better. You'll spend less time reteaching, and your students will spend more time learning. Specialist teachers, parents, coaches, and any other adults who work with children can adapt and use this technique. This book includes sample lessons, scripts, a planning guide, and a summary of research on the principles behind Interactive Modeling.