Professional Development from Body Therapy Institute and the Center for Embodied Education
A system of classification, especially a hierarchical classification, in which things are organized into groups or types. Bloom’s Taxonomy addresses developmental learning as a hierarchy from simple to complex and offers an approach to writing learning objectives using action-oriented verbs that correspond to each stage of the progression. For further reference, see: Taxonomy for Learning, … Read more
Giving and receivingthe ebb and flow of tidesthe cycles of emptying and filling Definition: the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefitfrom Latin Reciprocus – moving backwards and forwards In the following writings, the authors and poets suggest that reciprocity is not only an exchange with other people but also a giving and … Read more
In preparation for your Presentation in Zoom Class 2, choose one item from the Teacher topic below as the focus for your self-assessment. Please NOTE that this handout has two pages.
As we’ve been working with Environmental Design, here’s what we’ve explored so far: Strategies for creating a mindful learning environment to enhance our own and our students’ ability to stay attentive, grounded and engaged Ways of setting up a designated space for learning that is comfortable, private and grounds the senses in the present moment … Read more
PREPARATIONReview reading: The Anatomy of Change; Presence and Contact chapter (pages 113-126)Review reading: The Courage to Teach; The Grace of Great Things section (pages 106-113) CONTINUE YOUR PRACTICEPeripheral VisionCave of the Heartthe Arrow and the Bowl COMPLETE YOUR WORK ON:Presentations: Creativity, Structure and Discipline on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, March 31, April 1 or April … Read more
Over these next weeks, we will explore the cross-cultural archetype of the Visionary and corresponding themes that promote the development of greater self-awareness, professional skill and competency – as well as insight into and respect for the diversity of others. Creativity, structure and discipline are necessary components for a teacher in the successful design and … Read more
PREPARATION Prepare your Zoom environment for your 5-minute Presentation on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday Choose one item from each category of Presentation Skills List: How, What, Why, and 4 Acknowledgements Required reading: The Anatomy of Change; Presence and Contact chapter (pages 113-126) TO PRACTICEPeripheral VisionCave of the Heartthe Arrow and the Bowl COMPLETE WORK … Read more
More than a year ago, I was walking the land of our farm with my husband. It was a lovely day – warm sun, cool breeze. We started out noticing and commenting on all that was beautiful and reflected on the progress we were making. Then I began to see through the eyes of “everything … Read more
Imagination and the Creative ProcessThis innate capacity to make pictures,images, make a story, make meaning. We’ve been exploring ways of seeing.What are your habitual ways of seeing?What are new ways of seeing that arise?Does seeing give way to enchantment and delight?And we look at how enchantment and delight nourish us,inspire us, awaken the imagination,so that … Read more