Embodied Learning by Donovan Mann

1. I will be elaborating on each slide in the speakers note section. This project is about embodied learning and practical uses for it for educators/facilitators of learning.

2. The text on this slide tells everything. 

3. The conversation of embodied learning starts with knowing that the body speaks to us. Physical reactions are signs of certain emotions as highlighted by the video by the American Museum of Natural History. Yet, as mentioned earlier, we tend to ignore the body in western culture because of this idea of “mind over body” (Merriam & Baumgartner, 2020). However, embodied learning is an important theory for educators to understand.

4. It is important for facilitators to understand the body of their learners will tell them more than words may ever. “Body language is a silent orchestra” because it tends to give away clues to people's thoughts and feelings (Psychology today). If facilitators are able to better to read the non-verbal tells of their learners it will better help them understand their learners emotions.

5. Simple and easy physical activity can be used to help the learner relax and get their emotions situated for learning. This can also be a gateway to embodied learning by opening the learners mind up and connect the physical to mind (Merriam & Baumgarnter).

6. The idea of embodied learning is that learning is enhanced by providing physical activities to go along with the mental learning (connecting the mind and body). “Just as physical synchrony promotes a sense of belonging, so too does it play a role in aiding cognitive processes” (Hrach, 2021). This can also be applied for adults in the classroom, such as implement dance to curriculums (Merriam & Baumgartner, 20203. The idea is to connect physical activities with the learning in order to embody the concepts.

7. Lawrence’s model is used to summarize our main points for this project. “Heart (affective knowledge) and mind (cognitive knowledge) are at the two points at the top of the triangle. The body is at the bottom…because it is foundational” (as cited in Merriam & Baumgartner, 2020). The mind, heart, and body are all connected in learning.

8. While not often seen of value in the western culture, embodied learning can be a useful tool to better engage learners to the knowledge being taught.

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