Why embodied learning can help bridge the gap in schools and classrooms

Effectively engaging with and supporting the development of disadvantaged students

What do we mean by disadvantaged students?

• Cornett (2011) “at risk”• Snowman et al (2009) “socioeconomic status”• May include factors such as

• learning difficulties, • English as a second language, • ethnicity, • cultural background, • family structure, • geographic location

Snowman, J., Dobozy, E., Scevak, J., Bryer, F., Bartlett, B. & Biehler, R. (2009) Psychology applied to teaching, Milton, Qld: John Wiley & Sons Australia

Tinning, R., McCuaig, L. & Hunter, L. (2006) Teaching Health & Physical Education in Australian Schools, Pearson Education Australia.

Embodied learning?

• That which engages the body, mind and spirit• Experiential• Practical • Hands on• Physical• Activates cognitive, affective and somatic dimensions• Social, collaborative and group focused• Meaning making

YOUR TOOL KIT

Embodied learning through HPE

Embodied learning through HPE

The Clontarf Football Academy

Outcomes of this program

Attendance at school is greater than 80%

Many students re-enter education after prolonged absences

Year on year retention at school – not less than 90% (well above state

averages)

Enhanced self-esteem and self awareness

Knowledge and experience gained to make healthy lifestyle decisions

Outcomes of this program continued

Set goals and persevere to achieve them

Reduced cases of criminal re-offending

Improved academic results (basic literacy and numeracy

through to high school graduation)

A greater understanding of, and access to, the employment

opportunities available to them

More than 75% of Clontarf graduates engage in employment

Maths footy

Embodied learning the arts

Wake up your hand

Embodied learning the arts

Video: Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga http://www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum ,“The Day We Made Rain – Embracing Diversity by Working Together” Museum Theatre Program. http://www.vimeo.com/12909463 museumwagga.wordpress.com

So where to from here?

We hope you.....

feel confident to implement embodied learning in your own classroom

have a better understanding of what embodied learning is

appreciate that embodied learning is a powerful tool

Additional Resourceshttp://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants/grant-stories/7046

http://www.bluearth.org/home/home.cfm

http://www.dwf.org.au/docs/DWF_Brochure.pdf

http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/aasc

http://www.artsedge.dca.wa.gov.au/

http://www.playonfun.com.au/

http://www.kellysports.com.au/display.asp?entityid=295

http://www.primaryschool.com.au/

http://www.afllearning.com.au/lms/index.php

http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au/schools.html

http://www.vimeo.com/12909463

http://www.clontarf.org.au/

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