KIN 337 - Movement Experiences for Children

(3 units)

Develop the ability to provide kinesthetic learning opportunities for children; from a theoretical to applied approach.

Prerequisite(s): KIN 120.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the educational, artistic, physical and emotional benefits of kinesthetic learning for children.
2. utilize creative movement within the school curriculum.
3. describe past and current literature and theories in the fields of creative movement, kinesthetic education and the creative arts.
4. demonstrate competence in the basic elements of movement through service learning.
5. demonstrate methods, techniques and applications for integrating movement in the curriculum.
6. apply pedagogical techniques for maintaining discipline and control while guiding an active group of moving children.
7. demonstrate personal exploration in creative movement as an expressive art form.

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