Moving with Research - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955056837 ISBN 13: 9780955056833

Publisher: Sunfield Publications, 2007

Synopsis

For new or would be practitioners [of Sherborne Developmental
Movement], Moving with Research will be inspirational and supportive... It
is fascinating and illuminating that the evidence based practice, which has
been collated from our European colleagues working within the fields of
education, psychology, therapy and childhood communication all delivers the
same strong and pertinent message that `SDM works'.
Alleyne Cliff, Chair, Sherborne Association UK

A milestone text...[Sherborne Developmental Movement] continues to offer a
child-led, interactive approach that values relationship-building and
shared experience... This book, and the research that led to it, offer an
enhanced way to apply Sherborne Movement for the whole spectrum of
children's learning and needs... I commend this book to you
whole-heartedly.
Dr Melanie Peter, Anglia Ruskin University,
Writing in the foreword

Veronica Sherborne developed a unique way of engaging children and young
people with severe learning difficulties in interactive learning which
became known as Sherborne Developmental Movement, described in her book,
Developmental Movement for Children (Worth Publishing 2001). In its
conception, she drew on her knowledge of child development, her intense
interest in human movement and its psychological implications. Although
Sherborne Developmental Movement has its roots in education, current
practitioners come from diverse professions, including physiotherapy,
occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, as well as education.

The recent publication of Cyndi Hill's book, Communication through Movement
(Sunfield Publications, 2006) has provoked a quest for further exploration
into the potential benefits of Sherborne Developmental Movement as an
interactive approach. Moving with Research aims to confirm, encourage and,
we hope, inspire both new and experienced practitioners to take a proactive
role in testing out Veronica Sherborne's claims.

Moving with Research presents research which has been carried out in both
the UK and Europe by educationalists, therapists and health professionals.
The impetus for producing this book has arisen from the current high
demands for evidence-based practice, and the need of head teachers,
therapists, funding bodies and local authorities for evidence of the
efficacy of the Sherborne Developmental Movement (SDM) programme and its
beneficial and worthwhile effects.

About this title

About the Author

Elizabeth Marsden trained at Bedford College of Physical
Education where she first met Veronica Sherborne, who was a guest lecturer
for just one day. Two years later, while teaching children with severe
disabilities in Canada, Elizabeth contacted Veronica for advice, and their
communication lasted for the next 30 years. While raising three children,
Elizabeth continued to seek ways of using movement to bring out the best in
very young children, adolescents with behaviour problems, populations with
special health problems and special needs, and the elderly. This led her
into doctoral study at Glasgow University and, after teaching in a variety
of schools for over 20 years, she now works in the university sector.
Elizabeth has seen for herself, time after time, how SDM can change lives,
and this way of working with movement crosses cultural, age, gender and
disability barriers in leading people to become at home in their own bodies
and to learn to form relationships. She has been delighted to gather
research projects from all over Europe into this book.

Jo Egerton is research fellow/publications manager at Sunfield School for
young people with severe and complex intellectual disabilities in Clent,
Worcestershire. She has worked in the field of special education for 10
years, and during that time has held posts in teaching, research,
residential care, leisure and development. She holds a Postgraduate
Certificate in Education and has a master's degree in learning disability
studies. She has co-edited two books with Barry Carpenter, and has authored
and co-authored several journal articles. While working in Oxfordshire, she
developed On Track, a Mencap-funded accessible newspaper for young people
with intellectual disabilities in the county. She has presented at a number
of conferences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sunfield Publications
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0955056837
• ISBN 13: 9780955056833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184
• Editor: Marsden Elizabeth, Egerton Jo