Course Number: 2001401
  
  

 
Goal:
To integrate, in a holistic manner, remedial educational methods into the educational and teaching work
 
Musical / Dance / Art Therapy / Relaxation Techniques
 
The holistic remedial education has been specifically developed for
 
Children on the Edge of the Norm.
 
The seminar focuses on how to manage anxiety, aggression, concentration problems, and hyperactivity.
 
Course participants should be able to implement, in an interdisciplinary manner, holistic and creative educational working methods, which take into account distinct regional features. The course participant should also be in a position to help the children in his or her care compensate and reduce their obvious behavioural problems and strengthen their self-esteem.
 
Target Group:

• Teachers at all types of schools
• Therapists
• Physicians
• Educators
• Music school teachers
• Art school teachers
• Ballet or dancing school teachers
• Interested people over the age of 18

Duration:
On-going training course for 8 months, comprising approx. 200 lessons (of 45 minutes each) over 8 weekends
 
Location: Gera - Langenberg
 
Certificate:
Diploma in Further Remedial Educational Training or Certificate of Attendance
 
Seminar Topics:

• Musical Therapy:
  Fundamentals, cause and effect, modes of operation of music on the system, the soul Improvisation, arrangement, accompaniment, communication games, aggression games Ergotropic and thropotropic - two therapeutic options This subject can be expanded by therapeutical dance topics.
   
  
• Art Therapy:
  Overview, origin, forms, fields of application, practicing by oneself, experience with various creative materials, handling of "finished" products, practical relevance to the work with children
   
  
• Relaxation Techniques:
  Unity of the body - relaxation techniques, soul - chanelling discussion, mind - cognitive behavioural modification Relaxation techniques for children and adolescents with behavioural problems Body-related exercises to reduce aggression and anxiety in cases of hyperactivity Conversational techniques to help in the work with parents Prevention and intervention are pivotal points.
  

Working Methods Employed:
in the course: plenary sessions, work in small groups, individual work, literature
at home: study of literature, keeping an educational diary
 
Requirements for Admission to the Diploma Examination:

• Completed training in education, teaching, therapy or medicine
• or work at a music, art or ballet school
• Every week you have the opportunity to translate learned topics into practice. Unless you are already working in a teaching sector, you must work in a corresponding facility for at least one hour as practical training, and unpaid, as required.
• Participation in all seminar activities
• Delivery of the seminar paper in due course
• Delivery of at least five reports of your practical tests, in each of the four major subjects
• Payment of the seminar and examination fees when due

Examination:
The examination consists of three parts, each in a different subject.

• Seminar paper
• Practical teaching session with participants
• Colloquium

The candidate may assign the subjects to the individual parts of the examination. The candidate may deselect one subject.
 
Registration:
in writing up to 10. December 2004