by Tara Pelton | Aug 30, 2013 | Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children
Vital for all students and in particular special education students with learning challenges, Differentiated Instruction isolates what teaching methods are best for that student. “Instructional and assessment practice can (and should) be different to ensure that...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 23, 2013 | Educational Kinesiology, gifted exceptional children, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education, Uncategorized
The best way to memorize information for mathematics and music is to put the two together and use music to teach mathematics basics. Even better news – you can use your body to make rhythm in step and movement – and that’s dancing! Before one can...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 18, 2013 | Blog
Learning Tools and Techniques may assist in informal assessment of a student. The kit includes Abacus’ for teacher and student, 12 of red, blue and red circles, rulers and a calculator with large type. These items are for use in determining child’s...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 10, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
Educational Kinesiology: Special Needs; Gross Motor Skills; Danzen (c) Dance; Tap Dance “The importance of gross motor training in the development of curriculum for exceptional individuals has been well documented by research findings. (Sharen Kokaska....
by Tara Pelton | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Posture and Brain Health, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
In my work in the field of dance and kinesiology (study of movement), I recommend my students to sit in chairs as little as possible. Teachers and Parents: if your child is having difficulty sitting in a chair for the entire study period or simply does not want to do...
