Age and nationality do not always go together when it comes to coaching height and posture. Height and posture are a very important part of our lives. We have to walk, talk and sit tall for most of our daily lives, yet we often do not think about our posture and body language. For some people, it is just part of who they are, but for others it can be a real problem and can impact their daily lives greatly. This is why teachers should be aware of their students’ nationalities and self-regulation before instructing them. Here is an example to explain how this works:
Teachers should first learn about their students’ heights before teaching them about height regulation. Then, teachers should model their own height regulation to their students, which can be done through role play. For instance, if the teacher has their students stand with their arms at their sides, the teacher can then go into a mock trial scenario where she tries to teach a class of two by two. After a few minutes of teaching, the teacher can then adjust the position of the arms so that they are at the level of their desks or sitting at their chairs. This height regulation is not limited to heights that are taught in school, but can also be implemented in various situations.
Some height professionals believe that the best age to teach this is during adolescence or young adulthood, while others believe that it is a better age to teach at a younger age. If age or nationality is not a factor for you as a height and posture coach, there are still other ways to teach the subject. One way is to use a series of mirrors on the walls of the classroom to reflect back the positions of different heights and promote correct body positioning. Another way is to have the children practice sitting, standing and walking in front of mirrors to familiarize themselves with the mirror technique. A third way to teach height is to simply observe the differences between the heights of different people and adopt different body postures to adjust oneself over time.