UAA ED 591.502

2 credits, $124

Dates: Block A and B- Tuesday through Friday, May 24th-27th 8am-4pm

• Synchronous Zoom times: 8:00 - 12:30 and 1:30-4:00pm Tues-Fri
• Asynchronous work for the course continues May 31st-June 3rd

Instructor: Roger Sams

Description: This course explores fundamental concepts in Gestalt theory and their relationship to the elementary music classroom, the lives of music educators, and their students. It will create a foundational understanding of human processing systems that support us in making sense of our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us through our art-making. Gestalt theories covered will include, but may not be limited to: Paradoxical Theory of Change, Self as Instrument, Figure/Ground, Cycle of Experience, Gestalt Concept of Contact, Resistance Strategies, and Gestalt Means Wholeness.