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Steve Jefferies (Admin)
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| | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 3:41 pm: |       |
This Word document contains all of the draft PE2020 initiatives. You are welcome to post comments here about the entire document or go to each of the separate FIVE draft initiatives posted below and address each one individually. Thanks again for taking the time to participate in PE2020.
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Joe Smith (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 6:26 am: | |
Good job in this outline of the goals/objectives.
Exergaming is a "shadowing" experince for the most part with current Wii sports activities. The fitness training of PX90 and DDR (aerobic fitness)allows for specific cardio and muscle fitness. Exergaming is a useful tool to introduce the basic ways to practice wellness behaviors at home to a larger audience. Metaphor-classrooms teach us how to read, but what we choose to read once we acquire the components of reading is a personal choice. Exergaming can be taught as the basics to how to use electronic games/PA programs currently avaialable to get students started in this option. Wii sports activities are useful for "SHADOWING" sport skills, but that does not translate to ability and skills with actual golf clubs; bowling ballls; tennis rackets; etc Exergaming is a part of a curriculum with its place in the scope and sequence of Physical Education continuum. |
Rose Clawson (Rclawson)
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| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 2:59 pm: | |
Wow- the part that impressed me under technology was the projection of lines. Do you know how much time that would save? I use gym floor tape for everything and it takes a long time to place it, just to have the kids pick at it and pull it up. |
Lori Mattson (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 - 5:50 pm: | |
I really like the curriculum section, and especially part 3. I feel that it is important that we develop the framework for a national curriculum for physical education so that no matter what town or city a student lives in, he/she will receive the same quality physical education as every other child in the United States. I also feel that in order for physical education to be recognized as an important and integral part of students' daily school lives, we need to continue to try to become a core subject. |
Kim Rampmeyer (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 - 11:56 am: | |
I agree strongly with the creation of a framework for a national curriculum. Even though there are benchmarks, National Standards and PE Metrics, many smaller districts struggle with a focus. They end up with a mish-mash of activities that reflect the strengths of the instructor(s) and not a broad spectrum of skills and opportunities. There are already curriculums designed by teachers/companies that could be referenced as appropriate, but I'm not fully aware of the commercial appropriateness of that. |
Gerry Cernicky (Pingeyez2)
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| | Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 6:27 pm: | |
I agree with all the tenuous work accomplished by the 2020 group . We are so lucky to have the caliber of teachers for our profession. But, it must be realized that (we) live in an entirely different era and that (we) are facing our biggest fight. For over 20 years , I have fought for advocacy and as the years went by I felt an uncertainty that has come to pass. Being an elementary PE teacher for 36 years , it was the best of times well ahead of NCLB. Through those years , I always clamored ,"when the doors are closed , who knows what we do."? It is imperative that we attack that situation and never stop demonstrating what we do to anybody who will listen . That meant involving my students in every Internet sharing and fitness testing arrangement with other schools around the globe .( Read and Run Marathon, Roosevelt Relays , San Antonio Games , Virtual Track Meet, Tele-Olympics , Walk across PA ,PTA , volunteer in the community, etc.) Included were gym shows for the community and parent visitations at each school , where they came and saw what we do in PE class. Add demonstating to the school board and integrating with the core subjects and you has a recipe for success. Two exemplary presentations ; one with a smart Board on Education week and showing how brain based learning can help test scores were the results the administration and parents wanted to hear . I guess my point is if (we) don't let the people in power , with money, know we are giving them bang for the buck , then many of the fabulous 2020 items will be moot. As in many of my comments in discussion groups ,many in our profession are bringing our name and pride to a low level. They have got away with mediocrity in the past, but now there are learned people who know that game and are attacking education in general. (We) must offer something tangible that can be understood and relevant. (We) must be willing to change , then find ways to get our product on the air waves ,TV and newspapers. Through all the years , I have met great eduactors and its time to display their talents , not only within our own profession, but everywhere so that all that follow can save PE . The framwework and standards are in place , now its time to let the flood gates open to the uninformed and dubious voters and government officials. There are so many battle fields to attack from vouchers to credit for PE and even being accepted just like the core subject teachers, who are now teaching"gym" in lieu of a qualified PE instructor. Yes, its become very political and money orientated , and that realization must be understood that we must have succor from health agencies , city and atate representatives and the community. We must sell , sell and represent our craft in a professional manner. I may be way off base in this entry , but I found out how important advocacy was to my place in the school district and how different PE was preceived and received as a viable part of the whole child . Only results will reap rewards and proof in real time , not only in studies and articles. The 2020 has provided a game plan for success , now that plan must be carried through from university professors to national, state and local associations . |
Karen Gray (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 11:59 pm: | |
If every school has a qualified physical education teacher and engages each student in quality physical education-we can attain many goals. I am blessed with different types of technology at my school. With economic and job cut-backs the way they are, I do not see every school nation-wide with the much needed technology. I will continue to seek grants for technology and do all I can for my students, school, and the future of physical education! |
Liz Parr-Smestad (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 3:48 pm: | |
I applaud all of the work NASPE continues to do and how you have drawn out our opinions on many of these matters. I agree with Gerry Cernicky that advocacy is at the heart of any positive change. We must not forget that to forge ahead, we must all stand up and let our exemplary programs shine. Would there be another spot for advocacy either in some of the 5 initiatives or as a stand alone 6th initiative? I would like to see the plan to see these initiatives through. How are we getting this information out to districts? States? Unless I was involved, I wouldn't see or hear of any of it. I would like to see the plan for a greater opportunity for high school teachers to get involved in what high school PE should look like. As an elementary teacher, I am concerned at what some, not all, of the high school programs look like. One of my student teachers mentioned they just came from a high school experience where they didn't teach any skills as the junior highs and elementary schools should be teaching all of this. This high school did not teach but set equipment out for students to use throughout the day. The student teacher was OK with this thinking. I agree that there should be progressions throughout the K-12 experience but we may be missing a carefully thought out plan in this progression.As far as the initiatives there were some great thoughts in technology with the projection of lines; the professional development of reaching out to the universities to connect with student teachers and the amount of work and thought put into the initiatives draft.... Thank you for sharing it with us. |
Marian Franck (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 5:21 am: | |
Prioritize these initiatives. Development of a Physical Education Core Curriculum, K-16, to include Area D, E, and C is the most critical next step that NASPE needs to take. This project would provide the basis for common understanding of physical education content that would be adoptable/adaptable to match differing demographic characteristics and local opportunities and challenges. An analysis of the scores, by criterion, of the school applications for the NASPE STARS project (2006 and 2007) shows that the lowest scores were in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment. Area B creates an extension of a core curriculum which prepares students to access and engage in a broad array of physical activities throughout their lifetime regardless of location, interest, or the societal focus of the times (war, obesity, multiple other issues). Area A demonstrates the ever expanding resources that support delivery, assessment and documentation of achievement of content on an individual basis, and, will expand/change exponentially by 2020. 2020 is only nine years away. It has taken 25 years for NASPE to develop the current foundation materials that support quality physical education starting with the Outcomes Project (Definition of the physically educated person and program outcomes to achieve that status), National Content Standards, and PE Metrics (Assessment Project). Further, the eight years (2003-2010) of the STARS project has identified outstanding programs that are currently demonstrating much of what has been identified in these initiatives. The national standards have impacted programs far beyond the reach of the 15,000 NASPE members because local and state educational agencies and government DOE’s have adopted/adapted them to influence programs within their jurisdictions. A nationally designed PE Core Curriculum will have the same impact. It will take multiple years, the expertise of our most outstanding professionals from all levels, and resources to support the process to complete this task. It IS the next step NASPE needs to take in the sequence of contributions, already taken, to improve physical education in the USA.
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michael Laughlin (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 10:14 am: | |
Publicity - PE needs a face or identity in the public eye. The PE 2020 initiative must extend beyond our own professional circles and reach the general public. The opinions and perspectives of the general public is a vital agent for widespread change - potentially leading to community involvement, business and Legislative support, more PE teacher candidates, and more professional positions. |
Ethan Bergman (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 12:11 pm: | |
Well Done! I have a suggestion for Area B. 4. The Lets Move in Schools suggestions. I would suggest to collaborate with the American Dietetic Association on this. I am the President-elect of that professional association of Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Register and we would very much like to partner with you on all aspects of the promotion of physical activity and good nutrition in schools. This is a specific component that provides a great place to start this collaboration. |
Pamela Skogstad (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 12:13 pm: | |
I do not see any reference to students with special needs unless I missed the language somewhere. I feel it is critical to address special needs as physical education teachers have special needs students in their classes and need either support, training, or adapted equipment to implement "best practices" for ALL children.
I would suggest: Technology: Communication Strategies for the non-verbal learner (video/visuals) Curriculum: *meets the needs of the whole child including children with disabilities Curriculum: How to develop accessible, inclusive programs for students with disabilities in teacher prep programs, High School:
Create a committee to address the needs of special populations for transitioning to community lifetime fitness and recreation programs
Without this language it is too easy to not address the needs of special populations.
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Debra Sension-Hall (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 8:48 pm: | |
Section B - connecting to the community really struck a cord with me. It is so important to empower students to take what they learn or experience in class and make it a part of their lives outside of school. Having community centers of activity at school with a variety of different choices is essential. It is also important to provide students with connections to organizations, programs or opportunities outside of the school day where they may activities of interest. |
Rob Linhart (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 4:14 am: | |
I think that PE2020 National Initiatives were on the right track. For technology, I think smart boards are the wave of the future for elementary schools but would be worried about breaking them constantly. I think the wii is great for a physical education setting.
I agree with the initiatives that the value and future of physical education is important. The old stereotype of the old PE program has to be erased. The idea of nutition being involved in PE is a great initiative.
I feel that physical education needs to start moving toward lifelong sports/activities. Life long activities give "meaning" to a PE program from a public standpoint because what the students learn can be applied after school. |
Larry Bevilacqua (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 6:31 am: | |
P.E. needs to encorporated into the community. Families need to be involved which will help students be more physically active outside of school. This a a great opportunity for famiies to have fun and get exercise! I agrree that the community program should be run by a qualified instructor in order to be effective. I would suggest that the community program be free so more families will be able to participate. School districts can try to receive grants that would pay for the program. |
Chelsea Beames (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 12:06 pm: | |
In regards to technology, I agree completely with smart phones for teachers. Having to either go back to the office to take attendance or carry around a computer is very inconvenient. If physical education teachers could submit attendance on a smart phone it would be quicker and easier. For virtual reality trips, I think this would be a good idea sometimes but I don't think we should start taking away from real life field trips and experiences because we are able to simulate them on a big screen and video game. Students should be able to experience some of these activities (snow boarding, skiing, rock climbing) in actual settings. I agree completely with after school programs for students and families. Obesity is becoming a huge problem and if we offer programs for families to stay active it will create more interest and support in the physical education program and other sports in general. I also agree that physical educators need to be on the same page with curriculum and expectations for their students. This will raise the standards for physical education knowing that school's all around have the same curriculum. |
Steve Langendorfer (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 12:14 pm: | |
This document makes some progress in envisioning PE in the future. In my opinion it did not sufficiently address quality assessment, especially that done from a developmental perspective. I thought the technology section could more strongly reinforce the use of technology such as handheld cameras for capturing students' movement along with the existing suggestion for video movement analysis systems. We do a disservice to our profession and our students when we limit ourselves to an error correction model that presumes there is a single "right" way to move, even for children, and under all environmental and task conditions. The future needs to embrace other developmental and dynamical perspectives. |
Justin Kimball (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 2:52 pm: | |
I have to say the number one priority has to be the PE curriculum and high school PE. In our district there are major concerns with high school PE and participation/prepared. I feel it has to do with doing the same stuff every year. We need to come up with a creative curriculum that will keep high school students participating. I also like the idea of using a smartboard for class. At my school we have been developing paper and pencil assessments that take up too much time. If we used a smartboard for assessments, it would save time grading and would be a change from the regular assessments used. I also think using a smartboard would save us time on recording our fitness scores in class. Lastly, I think technology in the classroom can be a great tool in moderation. Also, in a time where school districts are financially aching, technology might be the last thing thought of in a budget when teachers are losing their positions. Technology in the classroom seems to be a want and not a need. |
Rusty Decker (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 5:24 pm: | |
The future of physical education looks amazing on paper. These technology advances look awesome and I can't wait to hopefully have the opportunity to take advantage of such great tools. I definitly think smart phones for PE teachers could be an asset and free up some time for attendance and other such activities. Sensors in the equipment, lines being projected onto the gym floor, and robots coming out of the wall just sounds crazy, but could be incredibly useful. My only question here is how are school districts going to afford this? I graduated in 06 and havent been able to land a job because of district cuts and retirements without replacement. I also think the community involvement in PE programs would be incredibly beneficial as the more parents get involved the better off the student is...in my opinion. |
Russell Stephens (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 5:56 pm: | |
Area B is where I feel we really need to take a step towards. I see that PE2020 is taking a step towards getting students involved outside of the school. I feel as a young PE teacher that students are not going outside and playing like they use too. After reading the plans in part B I was really energized to see the works of getting the community involved with Physical education. I feel that the only thing that we offer are sports after school that are for the selected few. If we were able to get the community involved with this project it might be able to bring some students that do not get a chance to play sports or even play something that they have not been introduced too. When you look at schools and don’t see the use of the fields/parks/equipment being utilized for children to just explore, it is a waste. In order for us to break this obesity rate, we need to be doing more than just teaching in our school block, we need to get our students outside after school and get students involved. I am also very interested with the amount of technology that is going to be increased. If there was a way for students to see using the virtual reality what they could be doing, I think that would really spark them to maybe try it in real life. |
Elizabeth Tropia (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 7:30 pm: | |
It really is amazing to read about the steps that are being taken to further educate students in our field of study. I can't believe how so many things are changing with the times these days. The part of this that really blew me away was all of the technological advancements being made in our field. The lines of a court being projected onto the floor? That would save so much time and would be really neat for the students to experience! I also really like the idea of virtual experiences. I understand it's expensive, but this gives kids the opportunity to experience something active, that they may normally never get the chance to experience. I do however, think that it is essential that we keep the social networking and interaction part of physical education at the forefront. Where some subjects may use technology and get away from social interaction completely, we can learn how to use both to our advantage. Students benefit so much from working with one another and getting different perspectives on certain skills; that part of our subject cannot be replaced with technology. I also really liked the part about improving the NASPE website to include virtual tours of outstanding lessons and/or programs. This would provide millions of teachers around the world with a link to something spectacular that their students would really enjoy. Personally, I feel that whenever physical educators can work together to come up with the best idea possible, the students are the ones benefitting immensely. |
Jose Havens (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 6:39 am: | |
The PE2020 national initiatives draft put forth by AAHPERD illustrates many of the likely changes to impact K-12 physical education over the next decade. One of those areas is technology. I am very impressed by some of the technological proposals for movement learning. Many school districts have an out-dated sports model curriculum that limits non athletes’ from gaining basic motor skill. The use of additional and cutting edge technology can infuse excitement into students who are non athletes. I particularly like the proposal for the iphone app for physical education advocacy. Technology is becoming more and more advanced that by the time 2020 arrives I believe that the iphone and other smart devises will be able to measure Body Mass Index, Target Heart Rate, and act as a pedometer. The only concern is the cost of technology might become prohibitive. I know in my district that teacher are losing their jobs and if people have to choose between a real person and a machine that the person is chosen every time. Hopefully, government funding will help to cover the high expense of technology. Mrs. Obama’s fight on childhood obesity could be a platform or springboard that advocates can use to increase awareness and funding. The paper also outlines the need for teacher education and physical education partnerships between the community activity programs. Teacher education and certification are extremely important. In many areas, Physical Education teachers are stereotyped as Gym teachers and that Physical Education does not matter, it’s just play time. A high standard must be set. Teacher must be required to achieve a Master’s degree in the content area. Also, teachers must pass state certification tests. Further, the paper suggests that a collaborative K-12 PE curriculum will best help to meet the needs of students in the future. Historically, Physical Educators have taught the same traditional curriculum year after year or taught only what they specifically have been interested in. New curriculums need to have a balance of different movement concepts and address different learning styles. Clearly the industry needs a change. This paper proposes some fantastic options moving forward. |
Katie Finch (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 5:54 pm: | |
Like others have said, all of these ideas sound great on paper. The money is what makes things difficult. Starting with focusing on improving schools with what is already available would be a great place to start. Using the tools that they teachers already know, or teaching new concepts at a limited cost to the district would be key. Ideas such as projecting lines on the floor is just unrealistic. Gyms are lucky if they get rewaxed every year no less getting the lines taken off so projections can be used. Gymnasiums need to be a multiuse facility. I think using the idea of community involvement is a great area to start. If you can create activities at the schools where families don't need to rely on their local YMCA's or other facilities it would look great for the school and be great for the health of the community. All great ideas but at least in NY, the budgets are too tight. |
Erinn O'Rourke (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 9:07 pm: | |
I found this outline of PE2020 to be very interesting because I was able to see the direction in which physical education wants to go. Advancements in our field are essential right now, with all the different budget cuts that are being made, we do not want our programs to be the next ones gone. Area A was the most interesting topic area to read about. With all the different advancements in technology that were outlined the two that I particular liked were the use of Smart Boards (Smart Walls) and projecting the lines on the floor. By having Smart Boards in physical education, will be very beneficial for the teachers and the students. By having this piece of technology, attendance can be taken quicker, a list of the day's goals and activities would be up for students to see, and videos can be shown on a specific skill or task in a given unit. This will also help to keep physical educators more acquainted with the new technologies out there and help make them more professional in their field. I feel the projections of the lines on the court, for different courts, will be very useful and helpful. It will not only be a time saver from putting down floor tape every morning and tarring it up at the end of the school day, but it also helps to make sure that the court dimensions are correct. At my student teaching placement we were not allowed to put floor tape down because it was a new floor and they did not want to take the finish off. Another reason why we could not put the floor tape down was because it would cause too much confusion in a game of basketball with all other lines down on the court. By not being able to put the floor tape down, it made it hard to play a game of pickleball or badmiton because the out of bound lines were not distinguished and it was difficult to tell if the ball was in or out. By having projectors that put the lines down on the court will help to eliminate problems like these and create a more realistic and less frustrating environment for the students. Area B was also a great read. By connecting physical education programs and community physical activity programs together it will help to meet the needs of many different students. It helps to get students more physical active outside of the gymnasium and promote a healthy style of living. By having these community programs it will help incorporate more activities for the students. Not all students like the traditional sports like football, baseball, or basketball some like aquatics or horseback riding; by having these programs it will help benefit more students. What I particularly like about this section was that the programs would not be fitness level or skill level based; it would be for anyone in the community. This helps to reach out to many people and not just the athletes, it reaches out to everybody, no matter who you are. These programs could make a big change in a person’s life. They could help keep students physical active in an activity that they enjoy as well as keep them out of trouble and not get into bad situations. |
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 8:09 am: | |
I agree with a lot of the items discussed in Area A: Technology regarding the future of physical education in this country. Smart boards, or smart walls, sound systems, video analyses systems, computer tablets for students, smart phones for teachers and a technology action plan I believe are all great ideas that will lead to physical education becoming a core subject and gaining more credibility. I did however disagree with some of the items discussed because it seems as though they could lead towards taking over the role of the pe teacher in the school setting. Items such as hologram demonstrations of motor skills, online pe, and sensors in equipment are all ideas that I believe could lead to physical education becoming extinct in our schools. It is our job as educators to demonstrate motor skills, analyze the use of equipment, and TEACH the course. A couple of the items I thought were pretty cool ideas but I just don't see them happening anytime soon, mainly because of funding. Courts being lined using projections, automatic equipment set up, and the gym floor and equipment collecting energy all sound like a cool sci-fi movie but do not sound realistic to a physical education curriculum. I thought the idea of a community connection program is an excellent idea and I like the idea of a NASPE community connections website. Would this be a paid position though? Also, most of the physical education teachers I know coach sports, some two, some even 3. I also liked the idea of a national certification process for physical education and the idea of having students being able to study abroad. |
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 9:01 am: | |
There was one more thing I forgot to mention about the PE2020 and it's the importance of connecting physical education with community based physical activity programs. Students at every level need to know what opportunities are out there for them to get involved in, whether it be little league, 2 on 2 basketball game or a volleyball league. Physical Educators need to close the gap and make sure students are informed consumers. This can be a very simple thing for educators because we can create our curriculum toward programs in the community. For example, we can demonstrate and perform baseball/softball skills in the spring because little leagues start at this time. Also, in the fall we can cover soccer and football skills because this is the time pop-warner football and youth soccer clubs start. |
Carol Krueckeberg (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 9:20 am: | |
I think that PE2020 draft is very thought provoking and most bases have been covered for our future. There needs to be a big push for advocacy so that the government will understand the importance for the education and health of our children. We all have to be excited about this and fight for it in our respective states and communities. |
Ashley Feyler (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 10:02 am: | |
Area A - Technology, is extremely important in schools right now. I have seen many teachers, especially in physical education fighting for the same technologies (ie Smart Boards) that regular classroom teachers use. However, unfortunately the cost is always something that can be an inconvenience in school districts. These ideas that are proposed in the PE2020 are excellent ideas on paper, however, finding the ways to fund to make sure this happens may be a difficult journey. However, I find the propositions, especially the use of smart boards to be very useful in physical education. Taking attendance could be done quicker, therefore making more time available for physical activity.
Area B - Connecting Physical Education Programs
This is a great initiative. The point of wanting to connect the community to the physical education program is an excellent way to get the community involved with the school, including the students. Incorporating after school and before school activities is a great way to enhance the connection between community and physical education, it is also a great way to try and help the epidemic of obesity that it on the rise. So often times parents are working multiple jobs now in order to make ends meet for their families, and children come home to an empty house and what are they to do but turn on the TV, and try and find something to eat. I really like the idea of getting the community involved with this initiative.
The final things that was a really great idea is having the idea of a national certification process for physical education, as well as the idea of having students being able to study abroad. In physical education, we try to give our students other culture experiences, but the students actually being able to go abroad and experience it for themselves, can be an eye opening and once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Rachael Perry (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 2:39 pm: | |
Area A - Technology. I felt there were many good points brought up in this section. One of the strongest points being that people are afraid to look toward new technology in the school. I think it is a touchy subject especially because in PE we try so hard to get students away from the virtual world and get them moving. Although Wii and Play station etc. have made great strides toward the new evolution of video games there is a still as aspect of the virtual world that has its draw backs when you consider peer to peer involvement which is also a crucial aspect of PE. However with that said I also think that there are ways in incorporate technology into many dimensions of PE without over using technology. The smart board is an extremely useful tool in so many ways! In the district I work in there are already sport walls, DDR, Fitness Machines with heart rate monitors, virtual bikes that students can play games or ride virtual landscapes. All of these additions have certainly enhanced our program however, I am still weary of how much technology is a good amount.
Area B- Connecting Physical Education programs is a really wonderful initiative. I did my student teaching in Australia through Cortland. I am very lucky to have this experience and it has increased my knowledge within the field. Having experience that I have had I know that it has brought, ideas and different ways of thinking to my teaching now. I also like the use of incentives to bring the community together. In the school I work in there are many community incentives which keep the school a network k-12 rather than individual buildings, principles, teachers, and students. The more you can get a community network when everyone is hands on the further strides you can make as a district. |
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 3:23 pm: | |
What a great draft for the PE2020 National Initiatives. (a) I particularly like the section about technology in the classroom. A significant amount of schools are able to use technology in the classroom – why should PE be any different? The use of smart boards, websites, video analysis, etc. will greatly improve skill performance and assessment. Not to mention, it will make PE more enjoyable for students who find excitement with technology. (b) The section which discusses connecting the community and school PE programs is great. Allowing children more time for activity instructed by certified/qualified professionals is an awesome idea. Especially since childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles are increasing across the country. (c) I agree with the section about our future educators learning this new initiative. Being a recent graduate I understand the importance of having a good placement - fortunately, my placements were exceptional. However, too many times students are placed in unsatisfactory learning conditions. We are a product of our environment and it plays a big role in learning effectively - placement for future educators is very important for the implementation of PE2020. Great Job – hope it makes a difference. |
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 3:46 pm: | |
The technology section and the connecting P.E. programs section were the most interesting to me. I feel both of these topics are becoming more and more important in the field of physical education. Technology is always changing (usually for the better) and more and more children are attracted to these advancements. P.E. teachers are always trying to get students more active outside of class and by having community athletics information available they will have better success in doing so.
Area A Technology- Technology is a great way to get students interested in physical education. One idea from this section that I thought was great was the mention of a physical education application for smart phones. Smart phones are becoming the most popular type of phone now a days and they can be very resourceful. By having an application relating specifically to physical education teachers will have the ability to modify lesson plans and implement new ideas into their curriculum at a moments notice. For example is basketball lesson is not going well a physical educator could use the smart phone application to implement more appropriate/effective tasks into the lesson. I also like the idea of having some type of automatic equipment set up/pick up. That would take away from periods of inactivity cause by equipment needs.
Area B Connecting P.E. Programs- I feel this is a very important topic in our field because we are always trying to get students to participate in physical activities outside of P.E. class. As physical educators we should have flyers and information available for students who are trying to participate in athletic groups within the community. By getting students involved in recreational sports leagues and camps we are able to establish a base for a life long passion for sports as well as physical activity. Also if you know there are a bunch of students in class who are on a little league baseball team it is a good idea to implement some kind of baseball unit to allow them show their individual talents in a school setting. Physical educators may also want to get involved in some of these community athletic organizations by coaching, organizing events, or simply volunteering to help in any way possible.
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Charles Barth (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 9:25 pm: | |
Well I certainly enjoyed reading all of the great possibilities that can make PE more of what it should and can be in the future. The used of technology in the classroom is certainly something that can be improved upon in most physical education programs. I have personally witnessed many programs in the Western New York area that use little or no current technology in the education setting. The use of heart rate monitors and pedometers can have a huge impact on a personal physical fitness unit like aerobics or track. The second point that caught my eye was the plans to change the curriculum. This is certainly a big need for many programs out there which simply do not have the proper direction and means to take these programs out of the stone age. It amazes me how many programs out there are still utilizing the gender seperated sport-ed. model. The new Physical Education curriculum has limitless potential for complete student participation and life-long learning; regardless of the budget constraints! Finally, the big problem of High School Physical Education needs to be strongly looked at. It's sad to see all the kids that get to 9th grade and feel that their opportunities for learning in the physical education setting are over. The answer is clearly that we have to challenge these kids and show them that there is so much more out there to do that allows you to be physically active and healthy that doesn't invlove lifting weights, shooting hoops, running laps, or any other traditional sport.
I truley hope that the goals of this initiative are met and maybe even surpassed by the time 2020 rolls around. |
Nicholas Elkin (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 7:04 am: | |
Upon reading all of the possibilities that can derive from PE 2020, I have to say that Plan B seems most intriguing to myself. As an up and coming Physical Educator, as well as a parent of a 3 year old; I feel that children do not get outside like "the good ole days", and that we can honestly blame this on the conveniences of technology. I've been an avid member of my local Little League program my entire life, from my playing days and a child to a coach now a days, and the numbers of participants has decreased immensely. As P.E. teachers we need to step up to the plate and become advocates for extra curricular activities going on outside of the school. We can do our part by becoming coaches or organizing youth camps to increase participation rates for these youth sports. As a coach in the Little League organization, I've really noticed that parent involvement in the last 5 years has decreased so much, and it's sad to see parents not out there supporting their children. What we need to do as Physical Educators is to by the end of specific units, we need to ensure that our students become informed consumers. By doing this we can in hope, believe that they will be the ones that can organize local basketball games at outdoor facilities, or grab a few friends and head over to a ball field. All this is in hopes that someday things will go back to the way they used to be when children would go outside and play for hours, and fight with their parents to want to stay outside a little longer, instead of the other way around. |
Caleb Olsen (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 10:37 am: | |
After reading all the initiatives in this draft I feel that Physical Education can really take a huge step forward if we can accomplish these different objectives. Areas B and C I feel are crucial in developing a quality PE program and I think a lot of this goals can be achieved. Techology will be toughest area to make gains in as money is almost always an issue in schools. Most of the goals in this area require schools to put a lot of money into Physical Education and I see that as a struggle most of us know too well. I hope that by 2020 we will have either a cheaper way to get the techolgy into the schools or were able to get the neccessary money from somewhere to get the techology.
Overall, I am very excited about this initiative and I look forward to being a part of this in the future. |
Farran Funfgeld (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 1:01 pm: | |
I thought the PE2020 National Initiatives was interesting to read. The proposal really looks at physical education and staying active in many numerous ways. The most significant piece that caught my attention was section B: Connecting K-12 Physical Education Programs and Community Physical Activity Programs. I think this is a very crucial piece when looking at ways to engage children to being physically active. I agree with Larry Bevilacqua with family involvement and promoting physical activity. Connecting physical education through the community is fun and rewarding. At my school we “Jump for Diabetes” and families are invited in through the school day to take part in the jump. It is a huge success and it raises awareness as a school and community. After school activities hat involve sports, games, and physical activities should be available for all children. If a student needs financial assistance it is important like the PE2020 states to help that child be a part of a physical active environment. I also really support the idea that the Director of Physical Activity will hand out toolkits to promote “anytime, any path, anyplace”. If families and communities across the nation were on board, we as a country would benefit immensely. |
Jerome Brown (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 4:00 pm: | |
I love the technology section and believe we should somewhat be headed in that direction in physical education. But the problem with that where I teach is there's no money for that. Every year there seems to be cuts and I don't see how it can happen. If anyone had any advice for me, it would be greatly appreciated. With all this being said about where I teach/coach, I think it's a great idea to connect K-12 physical education programs with community physical activity programs. Many of the elementary schools where I live are connected to recreation centers or located near by. Many of the students live right in the area, and it would help if there was more effort to encourage the youth to become active their community. |
jamell Scott (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 5:48 pm: | |
Part of the document that really captured me eye was the technology part A. I feel like making PE classes more technology friendly will do many things; 1, it will help kids feel more at home. I say this because the wayt the world is going, everything is turning into technology. By the time 2020 comes, kids will be talking on phones the size of a ear ring, and using social networks all the time. I feel like turning PE classes into technology friendly will make kids want to learn more because kids always want to learn about new technology. I also feel like teachers should stay in the PE classes so the kids could have someone to relate to and talk to if something came up. |
michael.pierce (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 6:06 pm: | |
After reading the PE2020 National Initiatives and all the different sections, I feel that initiative is well written and does present goals that are forward thinking and will benefit society as a whole.
As a current PE teacher in the Bronx, the use of technology in the gymnasium is becoming a reality. Our classrooms are using Smartboards and they are taking the place of paper and pencils. As everyone is embracing technology, I see the social isolation that comes with it. Just seeing the number of cell phones that our students carry around the school (even though they are banned) and how these children lack interpersonal communication skills when someone has a discussion with them, I fear that technology is destroying the infrastructure of our society
With that said, there are some advantages of having technology. In far as assigning students to tasks, taking attendance, and automatic equipment set up and drawing lines on the floor, this can save a great deal of time. Some of the ideas seem to be out of the Sci Fi area but these all have practical and time saving advantages.
I believe that Area A Technology is the way our schools are going in. The embracing of technology will ultimately change teacher student ratios(instead of 50:1 to 100+:1) and ultimately I fear eliminate teaching positions. Just like the car industry, technology will be cheaper and will replace the human element.
I believe sections B, C and D will be the sections that we as educators need to focus on. Connecting PE to a students everyday life is very important as our modern society does not practice this as shown by obesity rates. Making connections to the community will always help our programs be stronger. I believe that Section C should also be involved with professional development with current teachers. New ideas and improving our profession will lead to better curriculum and hopefully better High School PE programs. We all need to keep improving our skills and help make our profession more responsive to the needs of our children.
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Richard Rolo (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 6:14 pm: | |
I think its an amazing idea for NASPE to attempt to move in this direction. Incorporating technology can really enhance students experiences in regards to physical education. In this generation of kids many of them learn and perform well when using a tacile approach. Many students do well when they have the opportunity to manipulate something or are being stimulated by something and adding technology to a physical education program enables this to happen. Technology is a great direction for physical education to head in because it can present so many more challenges and opportunities to students or simply people who are pursuing recreational activities. |
John P. Hulslander PED 625 (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 7:11 pm: | |
I felt that PE2020 had a lot of great ideas. The technology aspect I felt maybe a little unrealistic. In such economically difficult times it is irresponsible to believe that many school districts are in crisis. Asking them to implement some of this some of these dings would be difficult. I really thought it was significant that they singled out high school physical education programs. It is true many of our high school physical education programs are sub par and it is important to develop better standards for these programs to follow. |
Gerald Greenlaw (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 7:25 pm: | |
I think this initiative is absolutely awesome, but for the most part unrealistic in the majority of the country. While teaching in a title one district I have seen the reality of funding and how hard it is to have good technology in the schools and the possibly of implementing new technology to teachers across the district. With the right people and correct funding this is for sure possible though, as I have seen this type of learning taken place in a few districts with the correct financial foundation. |
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| | Posted on Friday, July 01, 2011 - 6:25 am: | |
I agree with the other postings WOW! What an awesome experience to attend the 2020 Initiative. I am eager with anticipation to witness and contribute to the Initiatives.
I am concerned with the majority of the emphasis was for technology and not on curriculum development, teaching practices, and teacher preparation. Yes, technology is a critical component for instruction, delivery, and assessment in PE programs and should not be “left out” in the receiving line. But as a veteran teacher, I want to know my replacement will be knowledgeable in teacher delivery, best practices, skill development, assessment and evaluation. I want to know my grandchildren will have quality programing, opportunities, and instruction in physical education kindergarten through twelfth grade.
We will not be able to advocate the community if they only see a good game on Friday night. What about the other children? I don’t want the community programs taking the place of the physical education instruction. The community programs should be the next opportunity, the after graduation, and summer programs for students and adults.
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Cathy Altenburg (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 4:21 pm: | |
Dr. Jefferies and members of the 2020 draft: I hope that you will give more time for input as this is a huge undertaking and I feel that one month for individuals to see this or even be informed on this initiative is far too short for the lasting implementations of this important document. This was posted in June and many individuals in the Physical Education field are not aware that this exists. I just asked our state association if they have looked at this draft or if they are aware this is happening. The answer was rather surprising. I feel that NASPE needs to educate all state organizations and then have a forum for feedback. One month is not long enough. I too as the previous post states am concerned with the major technology emphasis. It is very important but without teacher preparation, best teaching practices and curriculum development (standards based) we will not be successful. The bottom line is what is best for the students and how to create a great learning environment. I would have to agree with the post by Dr. Keith Henschen “A Day Late and A Dollar Short” http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/about/relatedLinks/pe2020/submission_details.cfm?customel_dataPageID_48369=87875 I agree we need a more manageable mission as stated in his post. |
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