Tips to Bring Student-Centered Learning to Life
Participants in the Physical Education Leadership Academy (PELA) spent three weeks studying and implementing strategies to increase student engagement in their classes. The focus of their inquiry and work centered around increasing student-centered learning opportunities. Through their inquiry they found students are more likely to be successful in student-centered learning
when they:
- Know what they are learning, why it is important, and the specific criteria that will be used to gauge their learning
- Are held accountable through formative/summative assessments that have clear criteria to guide learning
- Have choices in how they demonstrate skills and/or understanding that are based on consistent criteria, but that allows students to challenge themselves and be creative with tasks
- Are able to engage with content via multiple scaffolds (videos, demonstrations, diagrams, etc.)
- Have the opportunity to work in pairs or small groups to provide coaching/feedback using the defined success criteria
An example of what this might look like in action:
Learning Stations. Set up a series of stations which can be skill, fitness, knowledge-based, or a combination. Students rotate through the stations for a defined amount of time. Together, they collaborate to complete the task on the card and provide feedback to each other. Each card should include:
- A description of what they are going to learn and will be able to do at that station
- Specific cues/language that will help students break down the skill, fitness, or understanding goal
- A detailed description of the task to complete (can include diagrams, links/QR codes to videos, pictures, etc.)
- A supplemental challenge to the task that students collaborate to complete that will further improve students’ skills, fitness, or understanding
- Criteria that will be used to determine if the station was successfully completed
- A rubric, check-off list, or other tool that students can use to evaluate each other’s performance and provide feedback
Paige Metz
Health and Physical Education Coordinator
San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)
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Get in Shape with Summer Professional Learning
Need CEUs? Looking to improve your practice? Just want to learn more? Below is a list of professional learning opportunities that are scheduled to take place in California this summer:
Long Beach Physical Education-Health Project/Subject Matter Project (two offerings)
- Contact lbpehp@gmail.com for more information
- July 23-24 and Nov. 9-10 (CSU Channel Islands) — All dates required
- July 23-27 and Oct. 26-27 (CSU Long Beach) — All dates required
- July 26-28 (CSU Fullerton)
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2019-20 SDCOE Health and Physical Education Professional Learning Opportunities
It's not too early to start planning your professional learning for next year. Visit
www.sdcoe.net/HPE to get the most up-to-date information, learn more, and register for all the available opportunities.
Health Education Materials Fair
Exemplary Elementary Physical Education Site Visits
Exemplary Secondary Physical Education Site Visits
California Health Framework 101
- April 7
- Additional dates to be determined
Keep an eye out for details and information in upcoming
Monthly Updates. Also remember, on-site professional learning, consultation, walk-throughs, and coaching are encouraged and available. Please do not hesitate to email suggestions for additional supports to
Paige Metz. SDCOE wants to offer what you need!
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MVPs: San Diego CAHPERD Regional Award Honorees
San Diego CAHPERD hosted their annual end of year awards and social May 14 at the Barefoot Bar on Mission Bay. The following educators were honored for their work:
- Erin Roberts, an elementary adapted physical education teacher from Escondido Union School District, was honored as the 2019 New Physical Educator of the Year.
- The 2019 Cindi Elrod Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year was given to Trent Suzuki, an elementary physical education teacher at Central Elementary in Escondido Union School District.
- Valhalla High School was recognized as the 2019 Mary Blackman Secondary Physical Education Program of the Year.
- Paige Metz, the Health and Physical Education Coordinator at SDCOE, was honored as the 2019 Administrator of the Year.
- Jason Reisenfelt, a physical education teacher from Sweetwater Union High School District, was honored for his time and work as the 2018-19 San Diego CAHPERD President.
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Create Video Highlights with Sporfie
Sporfie is an app that allows your students to create a collaborative video with highlights from your class. Set up one camera/device (iPad or smart phone) to film. Anyone with the app can sign in to activate their phone in the game. After a memorable play is made, tap the Sporfie button and the past 15 seconds will record on the highlight reel. With multiple people selecting footage, you end up with a variety of perspectives of the activity. Highlight videos can be shown to class to discuss strategy and technique or can be shared with parents to show what students are learning.
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Fun Fitness Races and Challenges
The end of the school year is a great time to engage students in a culminating activity where they can use what they have learned to participate in a fun activity. Identify some of the fitness skills that your students have acquired over the year. Use a few of their favorites to challenge them with an obstacle course, mud run, or challenge race!
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Write a Letter to an Incoming Student
Students enjoy being experts, so tap into their expertise about your class. Ask each student to write a letter to a student who will be in your class next year. Have them include a description of what they learned, their favorite unit or activities, information they wish someone would have told them about your class, and tips to be successful. It is a great way to have students reflect on what they have learned, and for you to gain critical insight to your students’ experience.
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Ultimate Handshake Challenge
As a transition between games or as students are changing activities or partners, give students two minutes to find a partner and create a “fitness handshake” or high five. A fitness handshake is one that incorporates an element of fitness such as a push-up, curl up, plank, burpee, etc. Encourage them to be creative! Share your favorites with the rest of the class.
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Documents Help Define Quality Physical Education
Professional Articles, Videos, Websites Worth Your Attention
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Physical Education Leadership Academy Graduates a New Cohort of Leaders
Throughout the 2018-19 school year, participants in the SDCOE Physical Education Leadership Academy have been attending meetings, rethinking their practice, expanding their understanding and skills, and working together to create a leadership plan to support quality physical education throughout San Diego County. The following teachers have now earned the designation of
San Diego County Physical Education Leader:
- Jessamine Alforque (Temecula Valley)
- Laura Brodfuehrer (San Diego)
- Brandon Cahoon (San Diego)
- Teresa Colwell (Poway)
- Greg Farrar (San Diego)
- Marisa Hernandez (San Diego)
- Bailee Sandsmark (Poway)
- Ric Ramirez (Chula Vista)
There are now 45 physical educators throughout the county who have earned the San Diego County Physical Education Leader designation.
Click here to see the complete roster.
2019 Health Education Framework Approved by California State Board of Education
On May 8, the State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the 2019 Health Education Curriculum Framework for California Public Schools. The framework is based on California’s 2008 health standards and also addresses changes in state legislation. The document is designed to help guide districts and sites as they develop health education curriculum and instruction. A draft of the new framework is available on the
California Department of Education webpage. Look for SDCOE professional learning opportunities, including a framework roll-out, during the 2019-20 school year.
2020 Health Instructional Materials Adoption — Reviewers Needed
Reviewers are needed to participate in the 2020 Health Education Instructional Materials Adoption. Reviewers will evaluate the instructional materials for alignment to the California Health Education Content Standards and for consistency with the guidance in the newly revised Health Education Curriculum Framework, utilizing the standards maps and evaluation criteria maps that have been approved by the SBE for this adoption. Some important dates in the process to remember are:
- April 21 to 24: Reviewer training held in Sacramento
- April to July: Independent review of instructional materials
- July 20 to 24: Reconvene for deliberations and preparation of a report of findings
Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Part of Federal Program Monitoring Reviews
The
CDE announced it will be monitoring implementation of comprehensive sexual health education programs. The monitoring will assure compliance with the California Healthy Youth Act and will be part of the CDE’s Federal Program Monitoring (FPM). As the monitoring tool and details are released, they will be communicated in future
Health and Physical Education Monthly Update newsletters.
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