"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world." - Maria Montessori
Transforming children is par for the course in the Title I, K to 5 school where I teach physical education.
We have one of the largest enrollments of English as a New Language Learners in any elementary school in our city. The challenges these kids face are amazing. Many are learning to speak English for the first time, even as they continue to develop and master their native tongues at home.
There are over a dozen languages and dialects represented in our school. This, along with the long hours of school and after-school program enrollments, severely limit time available for social interactions and the formation of meaningful friendships outside of school.
In every grade, there are students with special needs. All of the children are working hard to meet our newly adopted and rigorous Common Core-based curriculum. What is more amazing than all of this; however, is the dedication these students show day in and day out as they strive to reach all of their personal, social, and academic goals.
My Project
Having a growth mindset and continuing to learn throughout one's life are key components of a physically literate person.
As a physical educator, I strive to walk the walk and talk the talk.
I am always looking for new ideas to improve my pedagogical practice in order to better serve my students. This 8 week online graduate level course will help me discover new assessment tools for my PE classes, including technology. I will also be able to work with other PE pedagogues through virtual discussions, to share ideas, receive feedback, and, ultimately, develop my own best practices for my PE classroom.
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