An Overview of this Book Part I: Somatic Movement Education Responds to the question “Why teach teens about their bodies?” by looking at the philosophical and theoretical basis of the curriculum, along with benefits of this work related to current educational practices, such as mindfulness and social and emotional learning. Part II: Getting Started Introduction to specifics of the curriculum, along with key considerations, such as teacher qualifications, characteristics of an appropriate “classroom,” which activities are appropriate for different ages, and how and where it might be offered within or outside of a school context. Parts III and IV: The Curriculum At the heart of this book is the curriculum itself. Part three covers basics like body scanning and learning about body systems and proprioception, while part four covers more advanced activities in which students apply this experiential learning. Each chapter includes anatomical information, introductory activities, and anecdotal commentary about students’ responses. Practical and Comprehensive Curriculum For educators, therapists, counselors, and movement practitioners working with teens Includes photos and tips for facilitating the activities "How might this feeling of being at home in their bodies impact teens’ well-being as they struggle to cope with the stresses of adolescence and as they mature into adulthood?" From the introduction "Most young people in the United States have twelve years or more of formal education, with an emphasis on learning to develop the intellect. While strong academics are important of course, the view of learning as a solely cognitive function, without any thought given to the role of the body, cumulatively perpetuates the body-mind split so detrimental to our well-being. This book represents an invitation to heal the body-mind dichotomy by presenting an avenue to help adolescents develop an embodied self-awareness. As part of their core education, youth need to have opportunities to learn about their own bodies and, just as important, the relationship between their body and their mind. Somatic education practices, like those that form the basis of the curriculum in this book, provide a dynamic and engaging format for students to begin this lifelong process." - Susan Bauer, author of The Embodied Teen
✔ Author(s): Susan Bauer
✔ Title: The Embodied Teen: A Somatic Curriculum for Teaching Body-Mind Awareness, Kinesthetic Intelligence, and Social and Emotional Skills--50 Activities in Somatic Movement Education
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (36 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1623171881
✔ ISBN-13: 9781623171889
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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I'm still in awe of the intricate plot and the way everything seamlessly came together. The twists kept me guessing until the very end. It's one of those rare books that leave a lasting impact.
Aileen Menzie
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
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This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. The insights offered by the characters and their experiences have left a lasting impression on me.
