Rhythm of Learning Professional Development
Rhythm of Learning Professional Development
“I was not sure what to expect from this workshop, but it exceeded anything I might have thought. The pulse beat and trust exercises are very powerful ways to aid students to focus and to create a positive focus for learning. Finding our own personal ‘power rhythm’ as individual teachers was a revelation: it aids in presentation rhythm, in staying focused regardless of distractions…I will be using these techniques!”
– Jennifer Midkiff, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis, IN
The Rhythm of Learning Professional Development program instructs K-12 teachers how to use rhythm through the rhythmic patterns that language and learning present to help students focus and concentrate regardless of subject matter. Through specific exercises, teachers also experience the importance of rhythm to build community and develop trust for effective classroom management.
The program has been proven successful with classroom management in over forty K-12 schools in Southern California. Recently, Steven Angel held a successful workshop for teachers at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Some of the program specifics are:
- Learn synchronicity, relaxation, listening, trust, and focus creating the right frame of mind for learning
- Learn the importance of rhythm to build community and develop trust
- Learn the importance of rhythm to increase focus and concentration
- Use tempo and rhythm to create a stronger teacher student relationship
- Discover your Power Rhythm to communicate and deliver information to students
- Teachers and students play on folders or books. No prior music experience is required
