Introductory workshop in Sherborne Developemental Movement Alexandra Koumatou

“Through our body movements we can connect our inner selves to the outer world.” Rudolf Laban “Movement is primordial and fundamental for the expression of the individual’s intention and experiences.” Rudolf Laban

Sherborne Developmental Movement Who was Veronica Sherborne? - 1922 - 1990 - England - P.E. teacher and physiotherapist - Dance education with R. Laban

Basic principles of the method Basic trust Self-awareness Socialization = competence

Methodology Body awareness (BODY) Spatial awareness (SPACE) Relating (RELATIONSHIPS) Movement qualities (EFFORTS) Teaching style: sensitive-responsive Based on experience of success, positive experience

Sensitive-responsive style SDM Teaching Style Sensitive-responsive style The adult has to be enough sensitive for the specific developmental needs of the child, to recognize the intentions and interests and to give the right response at the right time, corresponding to the abilities of the child.

SDM with early years children The method is used internationally and successfully with early years children: in education, in schools and other pedagogical settings in therapeutic and other settings with children facing sensory, physical and/or mental difficulties … facing emotional, social or behavioral challenges including babies or toddlers and their mothers, fathers or siblings, to strengthen attachment, family bonds, non-verbal interaction and play

SDM: It Works! Why does it work? Because SDM is: Based on SUCCESS DIFFERENTIATED Based on POSITIVE EXPERIENCE ...SHARED EXPERIENCE PERSON CENTRED FLEXIBLE CREATIVE Based on OBSERVATION

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