Inclusive Creative Movement and Dance by Karen A. Kaufmann
Published 2006

£20.50 incl. p&p

A handbook for PE and Dance teachers of mixed ability groups, this is an invaluable guide to integrating the needs of able children with special needs and less-able bodied children. Part 1 includes discussion of mixed ability groups and helps teachers identify skill levels and adapt existing methods to suit a wider range of abilities. Part 2 provides a foundation for designing dance experiences and extending them into performance and discussion. Also includes suggested basic movement content and teaching approaches. Eight sample choreographic structures are presented with ideas for performing, viewing and discussing dances. Part 3 presents creative movement and dance activities for teachers to use. The book's ultimate goal is to help teachers guide students as creators, dancers performers and viewers.

Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments

Part I. Envisioning Dance for All Students

Chapter 1. Understanding Inclusion
What Is Inclusion?
Teaching in the Inclusive Environment
The Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Summary
Questions for Reflection

Chapter 2. Modifying Dance Instruction
Understanding Common Disabilities
Identifying Dance Abilities
Identifying Instructional Needs
Choosing Modification Techniques
Summary
Questions for Reflection

Part II. Designing Learning Experiences

Chapter 3. Identifying the Foundations of Dance Learning
Movement Glossary for Teachers
The Body’s Role in Learning
Benefits of Creative Movement and Dance
The Inclusive Dance Class
Creative Dance
Foundations of Dance Learning
The Teacher’s Roles
National Standards for Dance Education (NSDE)
Summary
Questions for Reflection

Chapter 4. Structuring Dance-Making Experiences
Movement Glossary for Teachers
Creative and Critical Thinking
Facilitating Dance Making With Students
Eight Sample Dance-Making Structures
Notating Dance
Summary
Questions for Reflection

Chapter 5. Structuring Dance-Sharing Experiences
Movement Glossary for Teachers
Building Rehearsal Skills
Building Performance Skills
Teaching Dance Viewing
Developing Dance Literacy
Summary
Questions for Reflection

Part III. Sample Dance-Learning Experiences

Chapter 6. Body Actions and Shapes
Goals
Movement Glossary for Teachers
National Dance Content Standards
Assessment
Journal Reflections
Ideas for Working With Students With Special Needs
Identify Body Parts
Contrasting Axial Movements and Locomotor Movements
Individual Shapes
Put It All Together and Make a Dance
Interdisciplinary Connections

Chapter 7. Awareness of Space
Goals
Movement Glossary for Teachers
National Dance Content Standards
Assessment
Journal Reflections
Ideas for Working With Students With Special Needs
Levels
Contrast Floor Pathways and Air Pathways
Put It All Together and Make a Dance
Interdisciplinary Connections

Chapter 8. Moving to Time
Goals
Movement Glossary for Teachers
National Dance Content Standards
Assessment
Journal Reflections
Ideas for Working With Students With Special Needs
Moving to a Beat
Tempo
Counts and Phrases
Accent a Movement
Put It All Together and Make a Dance
Interdisciplinary Connections

Chapter 9. Awareness of Energy and Force
Goals
Movement Glossary for Teachers
National Dance Content Standards
Assessment
Journal Reflections
Ideas for Working With Students With Special Needs
Weight
Tension and Relaxation
Flow
Movement Qualities
Laban’s Effort Actions
Put It All Together and Make a Dance
Interdisciplinary Connections

Chapter 10. Awareness of Relationships
Goals
Movement Glossary for Teachers
National Dance Content Standards
Assessment
Journal Reflections
Ideas for Working With Students With Special Needs
Relating to Other Dancers
The Context Between Movers
Relating to the Surrounding Space
Relating to Props and Visual Aids
Put It All Together and Make a Dance
Interdisciplinary Connections

Appendix A Sample Dance Portfolios
Appendix B Dance Resources
Bibliography
About the Author