Sujets :
Jonglerie - Étude et enseignement
Arts du cirque - Aspect éducatif
Bénéfices des arts du cirque chez les jeunes

Résumé :
The topic of this dissertation is quite close to my heart. I’ve practiced and enjoyed juggling, performing professional juggling acts and teaching juggling to children and adults for many years.
Now, having undertaken a four year study in education, my interest has been sparked as to the theoretical implications and practical applications of learning through movement, and a desire has risen in me to explore juggling as a tool in this respect.
In order to present my research in a coherent manner I will first give a general introduction to my history, the history of juggling and the ‘art’s’ status in modern medicine and education.
In the following chapter and subchapters I will attempt to show, according to modern therapists and educationalists, what the foundations for formal learning (reading, writing and arithmetic) may be. I will also show how learning and brain-interactive functions are developed from a neuroscientific standpoint. It will become clear to the reader how juggling or learning to juggle may affect these areas in a positive and possibly therapeutic way.
In an attempt to validate this research I performed a case study with a class of 28 Class 3 children at the Constantia Waldorf School. I administered a series of tests to establish their development in the various areas described as foundations for learning. I wanted to establish whether learning to juggle could help develop these areas.
The process and exercises that I went through with the children over three weeks will be described in detail with diagrams to give clarity.
After teaching the children to juggle I performed the diagnostic tests again to see whether I could observe any changes in the development of their learning foundation skills.
Following that is a general report on my findings and a few exceptional cases that I felt required special recognition.
My main question and reason for this dissertation is to establish whether juggling has a value in education and to what extent that value may be beneficial in education, therapy and general life.
My conclusion contains my possible answers to this question after completing the research which is followed by my personal final remarks. [auhtor sumamry]

Collection : Bibliothèque de l'École nationale de cirque

Localisation : Études, rapports et articles de périodiques

Cote : 793.870 71 C4546j 2009

• Ex. 1 — Consultation sur place