Facilitate Effective Learning Process for School Children Through Meaningful Touch and Movement Activities
This lesson is SkillsFuture Credit claimable.
About the Class
- Class Level: All Levels
- Age Requirement: 25 to 99 years
- Average Class Size: 8
What You'll Learn
Suitable for : Parents, Educators, Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Anyone working with children
This course enables learners to understand the importance of positive touch and movement in the learning process of school children from a physical, social and emotional point of view. Learners will learn how to engage school children ages 4 to 12 in positive touch routines and movement activities to support the growth, well-being, learning and development of each child. These activities help to reduce stress levels in these school children, increase their concentration, self-esteem and confidence, all are factors contributing to a healthy and well-balanced child who is ready to learn. In relation to the positive touch and movement activities, learners will also equip with the necessary skills and knowledge in child development, scientific knowledge, adaptations for children with special needs, as well as help spark imagination and creativity in school children.
Fee Includes
- 2 day instruction and practical training
- Instructor Training Manual
- Touch in Schools book
- Instructor Certificate upon completion of training
- First year membership with local branch of Massage in Schools Association (Singapore or Malaysia)
- Refreshment
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This course will help you:
- Understand how positive touch and movement activities influences the school children from the perspective of the brain, nervous system and hormones
- Create developmentally appropriate learning activities for school children based on their development
- Facilitate meaningful touch and movement activities for all school subjects
- Adapt positive touch routines for children with additional/special needs.
Internationally, this training is known as the Massage In Schools Programme Instructor Training.
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- Deferment is NOT ALLOWED less than 10 days before the start of the training under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend the training less than 10 days before the start date, you are encouraged to find a replacement or your registration will be cancelled and deposit retained as a last minute cancellation charge.
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- Trainings will be confirmed at the discretion of the organiser or if there are at least 8 participants registered.
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Instructor
MISP International Trainer: Kimberly Tin
Kimberly has been involved in the Massage In Schools Programme since 2013 and is currently an International MISP Trainer. She has been conducting MISP Trainings in Singapore, Malaysia and in China.
With a background in sociology from the University of British Columbia (Canada), she is able to understand the uphills and downsides of society on the issues and behaviour of children in modern day living.
Kimberly has been working in her local community in Singapore to promote the importance of nurturing touch in various setting such as schools and hospitals. She loves working with children and families and believes that one of the best ways to for children to learn and develop well socially and emotionally is to have a good relationship with their sense of touch.
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