May | 2015 | PHYSEDAGOGY

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Adam Howell

Teacher evaluation: Are we failing our profession?

I am writing this blog post tonight filled with a wide range of emotions: anger, sadness, more anger, fear, and despair. I usually try to keep my emotions out of blogging, but I am taking a different approach with this post. Clearly, I am emotionally charged. My hope is that it will serve as a call to action for you. As you may already be aware, I am out of the classroom this year. Currently, my job is managing a grant in my district helping to facilitate teacher led reform in four focus areas:… Read More

Posted on May 6, 2015 by edifiedlistener

Voices of #PhysEd: Let’s Talk About Privilege

I have been trying to refine my understanding of privilege lately. Merriam-Webster’s first definition comes close: “a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others.” Google’s first option : “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group” is also helpful. The reason is this: when people of color speak of privilege, the first association is with white privilege: advantages which white members of society enjoy as a result of their being white. This in turn implies that people of color in the… Read More

Posted on May 4, 2015 by collinbrooksie

Apple Watch in #PhysEd: Early Impressions

My Apple Watch arrived a little less than a week ago. I bought it with hopes that it would be a great tool to compliment my use of other technology in my physical education classes. I was also hoping it would help me in my journey toward exactability. So far, it seems to be meeting my expectations. Decreasing management episodes and increasing opportunities for student engagement are just a few ways the Apple Watch is helping me as I attempt to become a better teacher. It’s important to note that most apps for… Read More