Professional Development for Educators

Educators can enrich their daily lesson plans and spark student interest in learning by incorporating

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basic arts and movement techniques into their teaching. Barbara offers informative, dynamic presentations, which combine lecture and visuals with hands-on learning. She presents practical lessons supported by current educational frameworks such as Multiple Intelligences Theory and recent brain research to help teachers understand the importance of arts integration for student success.

Teaching and Learning through Movement
Teachers need not be experienced dancers to serve as guides and coaches for invigorating creative movement sessions which bring core curriculum to life.

Discover ways to motivate learning by leading basic movement exercises: use movement to smooth tough transitional moments between activities and classes; learn to observe and understand children through their body movement; individualize learning by teaching to children's kinesthetic intelligence; make meaningful connections between dance and science, math, and language arts.

Applying Multiple Intelligences Theory
Examine how you can help all children succeed in school through practical application of Dr. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, developed at Harvard University's Project Zero.

Integrating the Arts in your School
Learn how to plan thematic and integrated units that enhance learning across the curriculum. Explore how the arts can be

used to develop critical thinking skills and assess student understanding.

Getting the Most from an Artist Residency
Apply your own creativity to writing grants, planning and hosting an artist residency, developing staff, and inspiring parent and community involvement.

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Workshops and presentations can be tailored to a time frame that best suits your needs.

Barbara Pearson is available for travel nationally or internationally