Record details

• ISBN: 9780980357394
• ISBN: 098035739X
• Physical Description: iv, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
• Edition: Revised [edition].
• Publisher: Narwee, N.S.W. : Tai Chi Productions, 2018.

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Simple and proven methods to make tai chi accessible to everyone"--Cover.

Includes index.

First published in Australia in 2006 by Tai Chi Productions.

Formatted Contents Note:

pt. 1. Teacher -- ch. 1. Why teach tai chi? -- ch. 2. What it takes to be an effective teacher -- Your attitude -- Tai chi skills -- Teaching skills -- Facilitating enjoyment -- ch. 3. How to know if you are effective -- Feedback about your teaching -- Effectiveness checklist -- pt. 2. System -- ch. 4. Safety first -- Where is the risk -- Who is the doctor -- Protecting yourself -- Staying safe -- ch. 5. Becoming an effective tai chi teacher -- Teaching on all frequencies -- Staying tuned -- Facilitating learning: essential points -- ch. 6. Stepwise progressive teaching method -- How the Stepwise method works -- Developing skills -- ch. 7. Getting started -- Organizing your class -- Class format -- ch. 8. Follow through with tai chi principles -- Tai chi principles -- Variation in speed of movements -- Tai chi breathing -- ch. 9. Motivation and retention -- Why motivate -- How to motivate -- Working with the plateau phase pt. 3. The participants -- ch. 10. Teaching young people and adults -- Young people -- Adults -- Older adults -- ch. 11. Working with chronic conditions and limited mobility -- Teaching precautions -- Tai chi for arthritis and chronic conditions -- ch. 12. Teaching in the workplace -- Why tai chi -- Guidelines -- Apply tai chi win-win philosophy -- Stress management -- Sedentary situations -- pt. 4. Tools -- ch. 13. Collaborating -- Team teach -- Participate in research studies -- Connect online -- Attend workshops ch. 14. Reaching out: public speaking, working with the media -- Preparation -- Followup -- Creating oppportunities -- ch. 15. Learning from effective teachers -- Enrich your tai chi practice with imagery -- Ethics of tai chi teaching -- Do unto others -- Letting go of tai chi -- Effective teaching is building community -- Building camaraderie and connection.

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Subject:

Tai chi > Study and teaching.
Effective teaching.
Teaching > Psychological aspects.