Deck 7. Collaboration Flashcards
This deck covers addressing current educational issues and integrating knowledge from other disciplines into physical education. It includes strategies for building relationships with colleagues, administrators, parents, and the community to support student well-being and promoting physical activity opportunities in schools and beyond.
What are the Common Core State Standards?
(CCSS)
- A set of rigorous, nationwide academic standards for K-12 students.
- Focuses on critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Aims to ensure consistency across states and prepare students for a global economy.
Define:
Every Student Succeeds Act
(ESSA)
- A 2015 law replacing No Child Left Behind.
- Balances federal accountability requirements with state flexibility.
- Supports annual testing, state-defined performance targets, and interventions for underperforming schools.
ESSA allows states to select their curriculum and testing methods.
What are some objections to Common Core State Standards?
(CCSS)
- Inappropriate rigor for younger students.
- Perceived lowering of previously high state standards.
- Misaligned standards in subjects outside reading and math.
- Existing textbooks may not align with CCSS.
These objections highlight the challenges faced during the transition to CCSS.
What are some significant school funding challenges in modern education?
- Inequitable Funding
- Budget Cuts
- Teacher Shortages
- Aging Infrastructure
- Insufficient Support for Special Needs
- Impact of Economic Downturns
- Inadequate Funding for Technology
- Dependence on Local Funding:
Funding challenges contribute to teacher shortages and inequities in education.
What are some factors states consider as indicators of school effectiveness under ESSA?
- Test scores
- School climate
- Graduation rates
- Advanced coursework
These factors help determine a school’s rank in the state.
What are some factors contributing to the current teacher shortage?
- Lower enrollment in teacher education programs.
- Veteran teachers leaving the profession.
- Pay-related strikes in cities like Chicago and Detroit.
Teacher shortages impact education quality and workforce sustainability.
What is the purpose of using an integrative framework and cross-curricular instruction in physical education?
- Enhance student cognition through combining subjects’ contents.
- Connect physical activities to literacy, math, and healthy living concepts.
- Reinforce academic standards alongside physical education.
Cross-curricular instruction fosters comprehensive learning across disciplines.
How can reading be integrated into physical education lessons?
- Use bulletin boards as word walls or for instructional objectives.
- Incorporate read-alouds to teach vocabulary and sports history.
- Provide station cards with activity instructions.
- Use nursery rhymes or songs during jump rope for phonemic awareness.
Reading enhances vocabulary and connects physical activities to literacy skills.
Identify at least 3 ways writing skills can be integrated into physical education classes.
- Encourage blogging about P.E. events and activities.
- Incorporate goal-setting using fitness journals.
- Have students write reflections on P.E. activities.
- Develop writing-based games with rules and instructions.
- Use spelling-based activities like bean bag tosses or basketball.
Writing helps students articulate fitness goals and connect activities to lifelong learning.
What are some ways math concepts may be incorporated into physical education?
- Practice counting or skip counting during warm-ups.
- Use pedometers to measure steps taken.
- Track fitness goals with tallies, charts, and graphs.
- Teach older students to calculate and graph heart rates during exercise.
Math integration supports numeracy, data tracking, and real-world application in fitness.
Why should physical education include literacy skills?
Incorporating literacy skills in physical education encourages students to read, write, and comprehend information about health, fitness, and sports.
What role does technology play in enhancing physical education?
- Monitor physical activity.
- Provide interactive fitness programs.
- Utilize apps and devices for tracking progress and setting goals.
What strategies can teachers use to integrate multiple subject areas in physical education?
- Design interdisciplinary projects.
- Use cross-curricular lesson plans.
- Collaborate with other subject teachers.
- Create activities that incorporate elements from various disciplines.
How can heart rate be used to connect P.E. with science?
- Measure resting heart rate to establish a baseline.
- Perform strenuous activities (e.g., running, jumping jacks).
- Measure post-exercise heart rate and compare results.
Demonstrates cardiovascular fitness and the physiological impact of exercise on the body.
Why is P.E. commonly considered a highlight among students and classes?
- Provides a break from sitting in a classroom.
- Allows students to move, play, and engage in teamwork.
- Encourages social interaction and cooperation.
- Helps develop motor skills and physical fitness.
P.E. offers an active and engaging learning environment that supports physical, cognitive and social development.
How can graphing speed in P.E. help students understand slope and motion?
- Students track time and movement across different intervals.
- Graph their speed to visualize changes.
- Faster movements create steeper slopes, reinforcing the relationship between speed and slopes.
What is the triad of classroom relationships?
- Student and self: Builds on prior knowledge and experiences.
- Student and peers: Collaboration enhances shared learning.
- Student and teacher: Trust and mutual respect form the foundation of the relationship.
These relationships promote a safe and supportive classroom environment.
What are some of the key elements of a strong classroom management plan?
- Use clear, positive guidelines.
- Ensure consistency in enforcement.
- Adapt rules to elementary or secondary levels for appropriateness.
Consistency fosters trust and respect between teacher and students.
How can daily greetings (by name) improve the classroom environment?
- Greeting students by name makes them feel valued.
- Helps reduce feelings of anonymity or invisibility.
Daily greetings build positive relationships and trust.
Identify at least three classroom rules for elementary level students.
- Be kind to others and yourself.
- Follow directions.
- Use your inside voice.
- It’s okay to say, “I don’t know.”
Rules should promote respect, collaboration, and a productive learning environment.
Identify at least three classroom rules for secondary level students.
- Be in your assigned seat on time.
- Bring necessary materials.
- Laugh with anyone, but laugh at no one.
- Keep asking until you really understand.
Rules should promote respect, collaboration, and a productive learning environment.
Why are questions important in fostering student engagement?
- Stimulate critical thinking and participation.
- Show respect for students’ thoughts and ideas.
- Stimulate curiosity.
- Foster a collaborative learning environment.
Thought-provoking questions encourage exploration and learning.
What is the importance of building relationships with school colleagues and administrators?
Fosters a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and a unified approach to supporting student growth and well-being.
How can collaboration with school colleagues enhance instructional practices?
- Share best practices.
- Develop interdisciplinary lessons.
- Support each other in addressing student needs.
- Leading to more effective teaching.
- Improved student outcomes.
What role do school administrators play in supporting student growth and well-being?
School administrators provide:
- Leadership
- Resources
- Support
What impact does a strong school-community relationship have on student success?
- Enhances student learning.
- Provides additional resources.
- Fosters a sense of belonging and community involvement.
What is the recommended time for direct instruction in a 45-60 minute lesson?
10-15 minutes.
This allows time for engaging students with questions.
How can positive language impact the classroom environment?
- Encourages and motivates students.
- Creates an inviting atmosphere for sharing thoughts and concerns.
- Reduces anxiety and stress.
- Strengthens teacher-student relationships.
- Encourages growth mindset.
- Enhances classroom culture.
Positive language builds a supportive and inclusive classroom.
How does smiling contribute to a supportive learning environment?
- Conveys warmth and approachability.
- Encourages positivity while maintaining authority.
- Enhances engagement and reduces stress.
- Strengthens emotional connections and increases motivation.
Smiling fosters a positive, welcoming atmosphere for students.
What is SHAPE America, and how does it support physical activity in schools?
(Society of Health and Physical Education)
A national organization dedicated to promoting health and physical education in schools across the United States.
- Oversees school fitness programs with a goal to empower 50 million students.
- Provides posters, activity kits, and guidelines for teachers.
- Encourages activities like in-class fitness breaks.
SHAPE America promotes physical education nationwide.
How can schools promote physical activity through after-school and daily activities?
- Offer non-competitive sports like walking, swimming, and kickball.
- Assign activity homework (e.g., walking 30 minutes).
- Encourage active transport, such as walking or biking to school.
Daily activities integrate fitness seamlessly into students’ routines.
Identify at least 2 community-based strategies to encourage physical activity.
- Promote events through social media, gym boards, and school newspapers.
- Create accessible parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- Establish sports leagues at facilities like YMCA/YWCA.
Communities can foster fitness through inclusive, accessible facilities.
What is the “Jump Rope for Heart” program, and how does it promote fitness?
- A fundraising program by the American Heart Association.
- Engages students and schools to raise awareness and funds for heart health.
- Encourages physical activity through fun, community-based events.
How can schools integrate fitness into daily classroom activities?
- Use short fitness breaks like jumping jacks or jogging in place.
- Organize activity fairs and events like 5K races.
- Encourage participation in National Walk to School and Bike to School days.
Small, consistent activities help foster a culture of fitness.
Why is promoting fitness and physical activity in schools and communities important?
- Improves cardiovascular health.
- Reduces the risk of diabetes.
- Enhances positive body image.
- Helps combat the obesity epidemic in both children and adults.
Physical activity fosters long-term health and well-being for individuals and communities.
