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One of the biggest questions I get asked as a high school PE teacher is what do I do with the students who don’t dress out?
The Million Dollar Question:
Well guess what? This has been the million dollar question I’ve asked myself over the past 25 years.
To be honest with you, I’ve tried everything as some work just okay and most didn’t work at all. What I finally came up with is one that I thought I could live comfortably with and is yet so simple and so easy to manage.
The willingness to try new experiences and participate in activities is driven by how people feel about their perceived ability level. We call it perceived competence. Perceived competence becomes more specific as students age. Young students, for example, preschool, seven years of age – most of them will tell you that they can do it. “Look, look, look, I’ve got it.” They think they’re competent in everything they do. However, that quickly changes. As they enter third and fourth grade, they start to realize that others students are much better than them in some areas and they start to compare themselves to others.
Educational trends emphasize the importance of conducting lessons with specific learning targets. Many school districts require that daily learning targets are posted. Additionally, there is
There are lots of times throughout my career that I have thought, “If I only knew then what I know now.” Those thoughts are most
When I was a kid I didn’t dread report cards. I heard horror stories of kids getting grounded because of grades and was jealous of
Take 15-30 seconds and think of the all the feelings you have when you hear the word “assessment.” What words come to mind? Now…take 15-30
Most teachers whether brand new or seasoned veterans strive to increase their positive classroom culture repertoire. Positive classroom culture, increased student engagement and maximum participation, what
Teacher self-efficacy plays a critical role in how we think, feel, and behave. If a teacher does not feel confident in his/her abilities, his/her student’s learning experiences can be negatively affected. Here are three tips to improve teacher efficacy in Health and PE.
The beginning of the school year is a great time to Reflect, Relax, and Remember. These tips will help you re-energize your teaching! REFLECT on your successes in previous years. RELAX and take care of yourself in your way. REMEMBER, relationships are the foundation of EVERYTHING we do.
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