Prior to the pandemic, play was essential for the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being of children. In quality physical education, ongoing feedback and purposeful practice were achieved through the use of peer interactions and small-sided games (with modifications and extensions). Autonomy, differentiated challenges, and self-reflection were embedded throughout units and lessons. Classroom management strategies and routines allowed for maximum physical engagement and timely feedback. Establishing a culture of social and emotional safety was paramount. Sending a consistent mes ..read more

image. Retrieved from realityU.com Physical education teachers often find themselves in difficult or seemingly impossible situations (class size, budget restrictions, scheduling conflicts, etc.). If you are working with a team or department that lacks a progressive approach, reflect on an area of teaching that you do really well. Use your greatest strength to change one aspect of your program. Teachers are rarely accepting of big sweeping changes that require more work (especially when the perceived results don’t seem to justify the means or when the effort required seems to outstrip the p ..read more