Move It: Physical Movement and Learning (Accelerated Learning S.) - Softcover

Smith, Alistair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855391236 ISBN 13: 9781855391239

Publisher: Network Continuum Education, 2011

Synopsis

A book of practical physical movements to aid learning. The proposition is that physical movement can offer reprieve, it can link to learning, it can improve motor control and it can be fun and memorable in itself. There is an increasing body of knowledge that links physical movement and learning. What the best teachers and the wisest parents have believed for years is affirmed in this book of physical activities. The book contains over 100 activities, all fully illustrated with clear instructions on how to develop them. Children and older learners alike will benefit from practising them!

About this title

About the Author

Alistair Smith is a leading trainer in modern learning methods and his techniques are used with startling success by thousands of teachers and parents in the UK and abroad. He is the chairperson of Alite; a company he founded to work in the field of motivation, learning and training. Alistair has written award-winning books, featured on radio and television programmes, and spoken at conferences internationally.

From the Inside Flap

There is an increasing body of knowledge which links physical movement and learning. What the best teachers and the wisest parents have believed for years is affirmed in this book of physical activities. The book contains over 100 activities, all fully illustrated with clear instructions on how to develop them. children and older learners alike will benefit from practising them!
The book contains sections on:
- the theory of movement and learning
- brain breaks for graphicacy
- lifestyle choices and the importance of play
- brain breaks for relaxation
- brain breaks for numeracy and literacy
- links to learning topics
- brain breaks for improving concentration
- how to add music to movement
The activities have been successfully trialled in schools and include many exercises suggested by teachers with whom the author has worked. The activities are designed or chosen by Alistair Smith and complement his training programmes on accelerated learning. The ideas have been used successfully in many schools. Alistair Smith is the UK s leading trainer in modern learning methods, His techniques are used with startling success by thousands of teachers and parents in the UK and abroad.

Edition details

• Publisher: Network Continuum Education
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855391236
• ISBN 13: 9781855391239
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80