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Cooperative Learning in Physical Education

PLT4M

In this article, Sean explores a cooperative learning in physical education Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Organizing the learning environment in physical education (PE) can be a daunting task for teachers, especially with large classes.

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Unpacking Student Motivation

The Physical Educator

Early on in my career, I had no idea how to motivate students in my teaching. Knowing this impact, how can we best support student motivation in our lessons? Self-determination theory looks at human motivation and tries to understand the factors that push or prevent people from wanting to learn and grow.

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Mastering Behaviour Management: Empowering coaches to create a supportive environment for every pupil.

Aspire-Ed

PE, school sports, and physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being and teach valuable life skills. Straying away from traditional teaching methods: As a coach, it's essential that your teaching techniques are inclusive and captivate pupils' attention since a disengaged pupil is more likely to exhibit behavioural issues.

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5 Tips To Technology Use In Physical Education

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Technology can be useful at enhancing teaching and learning in physical education by increasing physical activity (PA) levels (Melton et al., 2015), motivation (Melton et al., Specific teaching strategies to accompany technology can be helpful for teachers to ensure efficacy. 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al.,

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The Adventure Mile (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

This new instructional module provides over 100 pages of fitness running instructional tools with fun and cooperative learning activities that teach students about the physical, social and emotional benefits of fitness running as a lifetime fitness activity.

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Student Centered Learning Examples Using Technology

PLT4M

3) Identify curricular models, including the activities that will allow students to reach the outcomes stated in the standards Aligning the student learning objectives, assessment strategies, and learning activities is known as instructional alignment (Lund & Tannehill, 2015). Contemporary Educational Psychology, 25, 54-67.

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Modeling In Physical Education

PLT4M

It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning.