Bringing the Body in the Educational Environment: a Theoretical Approach
Journal Title: Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy - Year 2017, Vol 20, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: We initially experience the world through movement and only afterwards we develop the verbal language, which makes human beings pre-linguistic. Movement is the fundament of all learning processes, therefore extending the movement vocabulary and developing body awareness improve the quality of education, which nowadays is based more on the cognitive dimension. Objectives: Taking into consideration that our first identity is the body and that there is a strong connection between body, mind and emotions, the main objective of the present study is to extend the tools of working with children in the educational environment using their bodies as the core instrument of change, from a theoretical point of view. Methods: The main methods used in this study are the literature review, the observation method and the movement biography. Results: The present study offers new tools in working with children in the educational environment. Conclusions: It is crucial for people - teachers, psychologists, parents who work with children - to have a holistic perspective on the educational process and on the development of the children, in order to find the right ways to help pupils raise to their full potential. Therefore, we consider that this study supports the process of improving the quality of education.
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Flavia D. Cardaş
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