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In 2013, Sarah completely overhauled her grading practices by switching from traditional, old-school grading to standards-based instruction and assessment. Prior to making the switch, her students’ grades were based on whether or not they changed their clothes for class and participated in every activity. Now, when everything’s going according to plan, her lessons are tied to clear learning goals and objectives, and her students’ grades are based on what they know, understand, and can do.
Connecting the Dots: A Guest Blog Series
During our two keynotes at the 2017 National PE and School Sport Institute, we continually touched on the idea of community. As Collin Brooks stated in One Word, One Community: This profession is a diverse landscape filled with individuals who have strengths that we must embrace. Physical education is not an individual sport. By leveraging our collective strengths we can accomplish the unthinkable…the unattainable…we can shift the paradigm. The opportunity to share our voice through blogging is something that has had a great impact on the professional growth of all of us at PHYSEDagogy…. Read More
One Word, One Community – Community Responses Part 1
PHYSEDagogy just delivered their keynotes at the National PE & Sport Institute in Asheville, North Carolina. The main idea of the One Word, One Community afternoon keynote was to share what continues to push us as individuals and as group in physical education. The seven of us chose one word that represents our thoughts, captures our feelings, and provides us strength as we look forward to the upcoming school year. At the conclusion of our Keynote, we invited the audience to share their one word. We were so inspired by what the audience… Read More
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