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Over ~15 m, the blindfolded student moves independently while the guide
calls from the finish line. The student orients using the guide's voice.
Exercise 3—Verbalization and tactile modeling.
In a large circle, the teacher verbalizes a simple warm‑up (e.g., arm circles),
while sighted peers help partners feel amplitude, posture, and rhythm by placing a
hand on the scapula/upper arm (or using hand‑under‑hand with consent). See the
Booklet and the MOOC module for demonstration videos (MOVE AS YOU ARE
Consortium, 2024a; MOVE AS YOU ARE Consortium, n.d.).
Exercise 4—Frozen Witch (adapted).
One/two witches use a sound ball or claps; half the class is blindfolded and
half serves as guides. Release occurs by passing under a teammate's legs.
Boundaries are clear, no crowded sprints, and roles rotate. See the Booklet for a
detailed description of the game.
Close with a brief debrief: "Which cue helped you most?" "When did you
feel safe?" "What will you do better as a guide?"
Ethics note: Blindfold simulation is optional; obtain consent as required and
screen for contraindications.
A step-by-step checklist for preparing and conducting Hour 1 is provided in
Table 1.
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