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Effectively engaging with and supporting the development of disadvantaged studentsCarina
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Why embodied learning can help bridge the gap in schools and classrooms
Effectively engaging with and supporting the development of disadvantaged students
What do we mean by disadvantaged students?
• Cornett (2011) “at risk”• Snowman et al (2009) “socioeconomic status”• May include factors such as
• learning difficulties, • English as a second language, • ethnicity, • cultural background, • family structure, • geographic location
Snowman, J., Dobozy, E., Scevak, J., Bryer, F., Bartlett, B. & Biehler, R. (2009) Psychology applied to teaching, Milton, Qld: John Wiley & Sons Australia
Tinning, R., McCuaig, L. & Hunter, L. (2006) Teaching Health & Physical Education in Australian Schools, Pearson Education Australia.
Embodied learning?
• That which engages the body, mind and spirit• Experiential• Practical • Hands on• Physical• Activates cognitive, affective and somatic dimensions• Social, collaborative and group focused• Meaning making
YOUR TOOL KIT
Embodied learning through HPE
Embodied learning through HPE
The Clontarf Football Academy
Outcomes of this program
Attendance at school is greater than 80%
Many students re-enter education after prolonged absences
Year on year retention at school – not less than 90% (well above state
averages)
Enhanced self-esteem and self awareness
Knowledge and experience gained to make healthy lifestyle decisions
Outcomes of this program continued
Set goals and persevere to achieve them
Reduced cases of criminal re-offending
Improved academic results (basic literacy and numeracy
through to high school graduation)
A greater understanding of, and access to, the employment
opportunities available to them
More than 75% of Clontarf graduates engage in employment
Maths footy
Embodied learning the arts
Wake up your hand
Embodied learning the arts
Video: Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga http://www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum ,“The Day We Made Rain – Embracing Diversity by Working Together” Museum Theatre Program. http://www.vimeo.com/12909463 museumwagga.wordpress.com
So where to from here?
We hope you.....
feel confident to implement embodied learning in your own classroom
have a better understanding of what embodied learning is
appreciate that embodied learning is a powerful tool
Additional Resourceshttp://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants/grant-stories/7046
http://www.bluearth.org/home/home.cfm
http://www.dwf.org.au/docs/DWF_Brochure.pdf
http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/aasc
http://www.artsedge.dca.wa.gov.au/
http://www.playonfun.com.au/
http://www.kellysports.com.au/display.asp?entityid=295
http://www.primaryschool.com.au/
http://www.afllearning.com.au/lms/index.php
http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au/schools.html
http://www.vimeo.com/12909463
http://www.clontarf.org.au/
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