Rhythm and Movement for Self Regulation (RAMSR) Module: April intake

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RAMSR (Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation) is a program for 3-8yr olds that aims to support attentional and emotional regulation skills, as well as mental flexibility, inhibition, and working memory (executive functions).

The program was first designed and piloted in 2016 by Adjunct Professor Kate Williams (Queensland University of Technology) and her music therapy and early childhood education colleagues.

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Course Information

Rhythm and movement can help young children manage self-regulation of their emotions, attention and behaviour. Approximately 30% of young children have problems with self-regulation, which can affect learning, transition to school and long term wellbeing. Educators, teachers, allied health professionals and anyone working with young children can learn how to use rhythm and movement activities to positively support the development of self-regulation and address underlying brain connections.

The RAMSR Module is an online and self-paced course with the flexibility to complete the course in your own time, however you do receive access to expert facilitators for 6-weeks from the course start.

Musical background, skills or prior musical training is not required.
This course is international time-zone friendly.
The introductory RAMSR course is not a prerequisite to enrolling in this course.

RAMSR (Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation) is a program for young children that aims to support their attentional and emotional regulation skills, as well as mental flexibility, inhibition, and working memory (the executive functions).

The program was first designed and piloted in 2016 by Associate Professor Kate Williams (Queensland University of Technology) and her music therapy and early childhood music education colleagues. To learn more click here.

By the end of this self-paced online course, you will be able to lead the full Rhythm & Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) program (15-20 minute sessions daily – 8 weeks minimum), or adjust it and use it as required for your setting.

Included in this course are:

four full 15-20 minute RAMSR sessions plans to create a minimum eight-week program
24 RAMSR activities as a base level and more than 30 extension activities, with demonstration videos to extend the program across a full year and beyond (and extend for older age groups if desired)
28 specifically composed original audio tracks
4 sets of visual cue cards
detailed learning on the theory and rationale behind the program, including self-regulation and executive function in early childhood and the value of rhythmic movement.
120-page RAMSR Resource folder with comprehensive curriculum materials
tips for inclusive practices and supporting children with diverse needs
access to an online support community following completion of the course.

This course is held online and will be moderated for 6 weeks from the access start date (April 17th). It is self-paced and flexible. We recommend accessing the content during the 6 week time frame (roughly 2-2.5 hours a week) while a RAMSR team member is available online to answer any questions and troubleshoot issues. The course involves some reading content, viewing videos, practicing the RAMSR tasks within your work or home early childhood setting and sharing your experiences with the course moderator and peers. Although we recommend completing the course within 6 weeks, you have access to the course for 12 months from the start date.

Learning materials and content include: short videos, reading, 1 optional live webinar attendance (Monday evening of week 5) which is recorded for later viewing and ‘real world’ practice of activities in your own time.

You will be issued a Certificate of Attainment for 13 hours of continuing profressional development. Please ensure you register with the name you wish to be printed on the certificate.

Overview

Welcome to the RAMSR full module online course.

Overview of the RAMSR Module

How this course differs from the RAMSR introductory course

RAMSR Team

Learn a little a bit about the team who developed RAMSR.

Meet the team

RAMSR Resources

Here are all your resources required for RAMSR in the one place.

RAMSR Teacher Folder.pdf

RAMSR Equipment

RAMSR Audio Tracks

RAMSR Demonstration Videos

RAMSR Readings: Extend your learning

Handouts for parents and your RAMSR Assistants

Welcome to Stage 1

In Stage 1, you will be introduced to the 'why' around RAMSR with a story of two hypothetical children. We then invite you to jump straight in and participate in a RAMSR session so you can experience it from a child's perspective. Next, we share more about 'what' RAMSR is, and what the program entails. Finally, we welcome you to share a little bit about you, your background and work situation. We can all learn from each other and the combined wealth of experience from everyone participating in the course.

1.1 Kate introduces RAMSR with the story of two children

1.3 A demonstration RAMSR session

1.4 What is RAMSR?

1.5 Walk through of RAMSR resources

1.6 RAMSR equipment

1.7 RAMSR Audio Tracks

1.8 Introduce Yourself

Poll: Self-regulation challenges in your setting

Welcome to Stage 2

The aim of this stage is to learn more about self regulation and the executive functions of working memory, inhibition and shifting in the early childhood years. We invite you to think about and share your experiences and observations of self regulation in young children. You will be provided with video examples of executive function tasks within RAMSR activities and finally, the opportunity to reflect on your own work and how you might already be exercising children's executive functioning skills without realising it!

2.1 Self-regulation & executive function in early childhood

2.2 Share your experiences with self-regulation and young children

2.3 Inhibition & Working Memory in a RAMSR activity

2.4 Shifting in a RAMSR activity

Executive Functions Quiz

Executive Functions Explanation

2.5 Reflection on your current work

Welcome to Stage 3

In this stage you'll learn all about the structure of RAMSR and learn how to lead RAMSR Plan 1. It is then time for you to practice. This might be in your own setting with young children or simply at home in the mirror, whatever suits you. We know practice is really important for RAMSR leaders so don't be skimpy on this time. If you don't wish to practice the whole session in a 15 minute chunk, you could always have a go at the activities seperately.

Time: Online Learning = 30 minutes

Practice time in your own setting = 1 - 2 hours

3.1 What is RAMSR trying to achieve and how is it structured?

3.2 RAMSR Plan 1

3.3 Your turn to lead RAMSR Plan 1

3.4 Plan 1: Comments, questions and feedback

Welcome to Stage 4

In this stage you will learn in more depth about the RAMSR target skills and why it is so important that you keep these in mind as you are leading RAMSR activities. Then it is time to learn and practice Plan 2. For some of our RAMSR leaders this is their favourite plan! We hope you enjoy it too.

Time: Online Learning = 45 - 60 minutes

Practice time in your setting = 1 - 2 hours

4.1 RAMSR target skills

4.2 RAMSR Plan 2

Plan 2 Quiz

4.3 Alternate Equipment

4.4 Why understanding the target skills for each activity is important

4.5 Your turn to lead RAMSR Plan 2

4.6 Plan 2: Comments, questions and feedback

Welcome to Stage 5

In this stage you will learn all of the theory and research behind rhythm and movement and its benefits for development. This is the real story behind why we think RAMSR is valuable. We hope you find the information interesting. We also give you some really important practice tips and show you where to find RAMSR extension activities in your resource folder. You will also learn and practice Plan 3 - good luck!

Online Learning: 1-1.5hrs

Practice time in own setting: 1 - 2 hours

Live Webinar Recording

5.1 Why we should use rhythm & movement for self-regulation

5.2 Key Tips for Implementing RAMSR

5.3 RAMSR extension activities

5.4 RAMSR Plan 3

5.5 Your turn to lead RAMSR Plan 3

5.6 Plan 3: Comments, questions and feedback

RAMSR Online Course Live Webinar Recording 15_5_23.mp4

Welcome to Stage 6

In this stage you will learn and practice the final RAMSR Plan 4 session. We will also give you some tips on making the most out of RAMSR and share how we see RAMSR as aligned to the curriculum and Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Here, we would also love to hear about how you think you might use RAMSR in the future as part of your practice.

Time:

Online Learning - 60mins

Practice in your own setting: 1 - 2 hours

6.1 Making the most of RAMSR and FAQs

6.2 RAMSR and Inclusion

6.3 RAMSR Plan 4

6.4 Your turn to lead RAMSR Plan 4

6.5 Plan 4: Comments, questions and feedback

6.6 How to use RAMSR in your practice

6.7 How does RAMSR align with curriculum & the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers?

6.8 Where to next?

Course Wrap Up

In this section you will have the opportunity to sign up to stay in touch with RAMSR and provide feedback on the course.

RAMSR Network Sign-up

Post Course Survey

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