Although “An Educator’s Guide to the ‘Four C’s’” had NO mention of physical education whatsoever, I believe applying these principles to my classroom will influence my teaching practices to build 21st-century learners. I’ve always believed PE is more than the class where students learn about health and fitness…
3 Steps to 21st-Century PE Teaching Step 1: Communication/ Collaboration -- PE is the place, more so than anywhere else on a school campus I might argue, where students get to practice communication and collaboration. I’ve always tried to preach and model the values of good sportsmanship and what it means to be a good teammate, and establish that culture of “learning to play nicely together” in my class (perhaps the most important skill one needs, regardless of century). Step 2: Critical Thinking -- Establishing lessons which promote critical thinking and creating takes a bit more consideration. Allowing teams to work together to come up with their own strategies to succeed in a game is one way to promote critical thinking skills (I think of the wide variety of strategies employed by my students over the years while playing capture the flag over). Conversations about long-term health allow for critical thinking opportunities as well. Step 3: Creating -- So far this year my students have created their own personal biography slide (each one of my classes has their own slide deck). I think this has helped them to take control of their identity and proudly represent themselves (with creative freedoms to add images, colors, gifs, and so on, to their slides). They've also had a few assignments in Flipgrid in which they get to demonstrate their creativity (and responsibility) via a social media-ish platform. Recently I’ve successfully challenged my students to create games on Flipgrid on their own and I was truly blown away with their creations! I hope to be able to continue to implement activities which allow for more creative freedom in my class. I wonder what activities are out there that allow for more creativity in PE which I need to know about...
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Kathy Flynn
9/30/2020 08:15:28 pm
Dustin, creating games on Flipgrid is too cool. Most folks realize that PE online is not ideal BUT you are doing some cool things. I hope Mrs. Ready thinks you are awesome and supports your innovation with our students. The 4 C's DO apply to more than an academic classroom environment.
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9/30/2020 10:06:29 pm
I love the idea that communication is important during health and P.E. Flip Grid is one of my FAVORITE apps for my students to use. I love how creative you're getting with your lesson plans! :)
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