FRHD 2040 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Nonverbal Communication, Dramatization, Dalcroze Eurhythmics

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2040
• Professor: Triciavan Rhijn

Document Summary

Visual arts: refers to graphic arts, constructivist view: children grow and develop, their representations with graphic materials change in predictable and unvarying stages. Music: ways of learning, experiencing and communicating, children respond to music very early and should not be discouraged from showing this interest. Singing: ability to sing is related their growing abilities in other areas of development, most children can sing by the age of 2. Listening activities: children are comfortable, both physically and psychologically, and if new: guided listening: listening experiences are most effective when the experiences are based on the children"s previous experiences. Movement and dance: fundamental motor abilities are learned and mastered during the pre-school years, focus more on the process of instruction and development. Is a movement program that can help kids learn and balance their need for movement against more sedentary activities of most schooldays: opportunity to learn non-verbal communication skills, help them solidify their understanding of the other communication skills.