Education – The Alexander Technique for children
This entry covers the teaching of the Technique to children, privately and in schools, and includes parenting. History F. M. Alexander See F. M. Alexander on education. The Little School The ‘Little School’ was first started in London (at Ashley Place) in 1924, and was run by Irene Tasker and, from 1934, […]
Teaching school teachers
Teaching school teachers the Alexander Technique. Books The Thinking Teacher’s Body by Harriet Anderson. Inspired by the Alexander Technique, written for teachers, trainee teachers, and all those involved in teacher training and development.[1] Articles ‘Teaching the Alexander Technique to trainee school teachers – An ongoing research project’ by Grant Ragsdale; an interim report […]
F. M. Alexander on education
Alexander was concerned about education of the young, because many potentially bad habits could be prevented at an early age. He saw the future of civilisation dependent upon development of the conscious and rational powers of children. His views would be regarded as progressive for his times. He writes in MSI: In this matter […]
