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cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Final Papers (not the ARS) go here in History through the senses
"Here's my final paperCynthia Kalfas Cox.docx"
Jun 13, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Final Projects - ARS - live here in History through the senses
"Here is my final project
CoxARS.docx"
Jun 13, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 4 Afternoon Reflection in History through the senses
"This afternoon was emotional with the 911 component attached to it. As I was born in this era I could relate to all of the information presented. I could remember where I was when I found out about major events.
The Hip Hop was super fun &…"
May 30, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 4 Morning Reflection in History through the senses
"I'm going to get ahold of some music & try the high 5 warm up, next week when I'm teaching a class. It was a great ice breaker.
The animal dances could easily be applied in classes. All are very good movement dances, to get kids dancing& moving.
I…"
May 30, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 3 Afternoon in Review in History through the senses
"The dancing continues to be the best part of each era. But suddenly I'm wondering what happened to the art? We discuss some popular artists, but don't see hardly any examples. It seems like some famous art pieces of the time could be included to…"
May 29, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Article #2 Response in History through the senses
"The study I wish to comment on is, "Creative Classes: An Artful Approach to Improving Performance ", by Elizabeth Blair. Around the nation, eight schools in low income areas were selected, to try & turn them  around. They were schools that continued…"
May 29, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 3 Morning Review in History through the senses
" I would like to do a play party at school possibly in the fall. We will be getting a new music teacher , &  maybe this person would collaborate with myself on doing this. I could ask the PE teacher for  help also. One of my big ideas for next year…"
May 29, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 -Afternoon - Negro Spirituals / Civil War in History through the senses
"This afternoon was very engaging. The interview of the former slave was very different than if we had read the conversation. I could tell a lot about each man's attitude. The interviewer was arrogant, impatient, & at times very disrespectful towards…"
May 28, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 Morning - Colonialism and Revolution in History through the senses
" I really enjoyed the waltz this morning! A long time ago, when I was in college, I took private dance lessons & learned the foxtrot, the waltz, cha cha, rhumba, & tango. It was a blast! I also studied disco & some more modern dance moves. Off & on,…"
May 28, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 1 Article Review in History through the senses
" The article by John Schwartz was an excellent article to read. Again, I recalled my teaching days in  the bush,where we would have visiting artists in the school. They would work with each class & write & compose meaningful songs about relevant…"
May 27, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 1 Afternoon Reflection in History through the senses
"  I enjoyed the Tableau activity & will definitely use this activity. When studying art history it is almost impossible to teach, using the kinesthetic modality. However when you place your body in a specific position taken from the painting, its…"
May 27, 2014
cynthia a.kalfas-cox replied to Jake Peterson's discussion Morning reflection in History through the senses
"I enjoyed the icebreakers this morning, I feel my class group & I share a lot of similar interests. I am teaching a class next week with students ages 12-15 & will adapt this activity to use with my group.
The dancing was great fun! The first  dance…"
May 27, 2014