Monitoring Goal #1
I have found and sought out many forms of useful information pertaining to my first goal of creating a more student-orientated learning environment. The collaboration with colleagues has been the most beneficial form of action and has allowed me to progress with my development of these types of lessons. Currently I do not see a need to modify my action plan, but I feel I could extend my search for advice to other teachers. I have only contacted teachers with physical education backgrounds, but seeking advice from teachers can benefit as well. I have learned that this form of teaching is a work in progress, but the students have all ready shown interest in having more choices when it comes to completely their daily fitness activities. Through my progression so far one question has came to mind; I am struggling to figure out a way to implement this strategy of lesson planning to lessons that need focus on specific skills required in our curriculum. So my question is what is the best way to go about this?
Monitoring Goal #2
I have found all the information I need to correctly site my existing digital information and ways to site future information used to teach my classes. I do not need to modify my action plan, this goal is very straight forward and is accomplished by following through on my plans. I have learned through my action plan that when I come across information in the past and cannot find the correct information to site the source properly I end up finding new information which is more beneficial because it forces me to update my presentations when more current content. Throughout this process I have not discovered new questions to pursue, once again, I believe this to be the case because this goal is very specific and simply requires commitment to correct my current information and continue to site information used in the future.
David
David - Congratulations on completing one of your goals. I think it is very important to credit the sources of our information. As educators, we need to set examples for our students. If they see that we credit our sources, they will be much more likely to do the same. Once again, great job with that.
ReplyDeleteAs far as your other goal goes, I love how you want to create more student-oriented lessons. Do you have access to heart monitors? My mother is a retired physical education teacher and she used to hand out heart monitors for fitness activities. Students could do any exercise they wanted as long as their heart rate stayed above a certain rate. This allowed students to pick their favorite activity. And as long as they keep their heart rate up, they receive an A. Keep up the great work David.
Ben
Ben
ReplyDeleteWe do have heart rate monitors and pedometers, which the students wear every day. I am trying to come up with more creative lessons that give the students more options when choosing activities that required increased heart rates, preferably in their target heart rate zone. So far I have given my student more choices during fitness days and they have responded well to the change. Thank you for your advice and feedback!