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Kelley Greene (Kelpwhee1)
New member
Username: Kelpwhee1
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 2:23 pm: |       |
There are a growing number of schools that are becoming site based budgeted and have expectations that PE teachers don't need money. When these teachers come to inservice or trainings, how do you try to motivate them without funding? |
steve acree (Stephenpe)
Senior Member
Username: Stephenpe
Post Number: 117
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 6:42 am: | |
Send them begging to PTO's, encourage PE fundraisers (jump rope for PE) Write grants
(I've raised over 2k that way). Make stuff.
Go to garage sales for equip. (Ive gotten thousands of dollars in balls, gloves, pogo sticks etc, my dad found lots of it)
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Matthew Bassett (Bassett1976)
Member
Username: Bassett1976
Post Number: 31
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 10:37 am: | |
I think that one of the best ways to motivate teachers is to help them not feel alone. A few years ago I was burnt out and thinking about changing careers. I went to a highly advanced professional development conference where I met some of the best physical education teachers in the state. It helped me feel like there were other teachers out there that were working really hard at their profession. It helped me to feel that I had someone to turn to. I started a Yahoo Usergroup to stay in contact with them. It has been really helpful when I have a question or need a little nudge. We've grown to over 100 members in the last 3 years. Feeling a sense of community is really important to keep teacher motivated to move forward with their profession. |
steve acree (Stephenpe)
Senior Member
Username: Stephenpe
Post Number: 119
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 08, 2010 - 9:33 am: | |
Hey MB, could you use another member of your yahoo usergroup? I agree about your comments.
When I taught my first 4 years I had a partner.
The last 26 Im the only PE teacher and its not
always fun. |
Matthew Bassett (Bassett1976)
Member
Username: Bassett1976
Post Number: 32
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Friday, January 08, 2010 - 10:03 am: | |
Hello Steve,
Sure, here is the link. Typically, we use the state standards for California for most of our discussions but feel free to join and ask questions. some of the best teachers in the state are on the usergroup.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ca_pe/
Let me know if you have any problems. |
steve acree (Stephenpe)
Senior Member
Username: Stephenpe
Post Number: 120
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 5:36 am: | |
Thanks Mathew, I will have to access it at home as our district blocks about everything. |
