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Download full textStrean, William B. – Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 2010
This paper explores a variety of practices and classroom activities that engage the whole student. Grounded in a somatic perspective (from "soma" meaning the body in its wholeness--the integration of thinking, feeling, and acting), the discussion shows how students can be brought fully into learning through movement, music, and…
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Active Learning, Learner Engagement, Motion
Strean, William B. – Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 2008
Lowman (1995) described the relationship between teacher and student and student engagement as the two most important ingredients in learning in higher education. Humour builds teacher-student connection (Berk, 1998) and engages students in the learning process. The bond between student and teacher is essential for learning, satisfaction, and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Humor, Teacher Student Relationship, Classroom Environment
