My new book, Physical Literacy on the Move, helps teachers develop the physical literacy of their students. In this blog post, which I originally shared with Human Kinetics Europe, details the importance participant choice has on children’s learning. Physical literacy learning that integrates participant choice provides children with the opportunity to take ownership over their learning. … Continue reading Keeping Learning Fun with Participant Choice
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Three Teaching Strategies Without the “EDUspeak”
For the last two years I've had the amazing opportunity to return to the classroom from my consulting position as a sessional teacher with Brock University's Faculty of Education. It has allowed me to continue to share my passion for quality health and physical education at the ground level, get creative with awesome teaching tools … Continue reading Three Teaching Strategies Without the “EDUspeak”
Pinterest in the Classroom
What is Pinterest? One of the newest form’s of Web 2.0, Pinterest, allows user to “pin” their favourite photographs to boards, essentially creating photo albums or collages of ideas and pictures they love online. Virtually anything and everything exists on Pinterest and can be added. Whether you're looking for a recipe, a new hair style, … Continue reading Pinterest in the Classroom