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Home > TECPLUS > Vol. 4 > Iss. 6 (2008)

 

Abstract

Movement and Dance in the Inclusive Classroom Abstract Benefits to using creative movement and dance as teaching tools in the classroom include increased student understanding of content, improved classroom behavior, and the development of new forms of assessment. Integration of these activities within the instructional day will meet the needs of a variety of learners, especially kinesthetic learners, in a more meaningful manner. Based on research findings, Rudolf Laban’s work on movement analysis, and anecdotal evidence; this article addresses the advantages for all students including those with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, attention deficit disorder, cognitive disabilities, and gifts and talents. Rudolf Laban’s work in movement analysis provides a clear framework from which teachers can begin to introduce dance activities to their inclusive classrooms.