Tuesday, May 16, 2017

'Finding Your Center' Day: The Feldenkrais Method

Friday May 19:  Kinesthetic Education Activity

'Finding Your Center'  
  • Dress comfortably
  • Bring a full-sized bath towel
  • Don't have a heavy lunch

The Feldenkrais Method is a type of exercise therapy devised by Moshé Feldenkrais (1904–1984). The method is claimed to reorganize connections between the brain and body and so improve body movement and psychological state.





Experience the Feldenkrais Method with this short lesson.


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Monday, May 15, 2017

Teacher Qualities



Qualities of a Good Teacher


Advice to yourself when you were a new teacher


  1. Who was your favorite teacher? Why? Who was your least favorite? Why?
  2. How would you students describe you as a teacher?
  3. How do you think your students will remember you years from now?
  4. What are the qualities of a good teacher?
  5. What qualities make YOU a good teacher?
  6. What are your greatest strengths & weaknesses as a teacher?
  7. How has your teaching style and work ethic changed over time?
  8. What advice would you give to beginning teachers?  to yourself as a new teacher?
  9. Who were some of your favorite students?  Why?  Least favorites?