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Manso-Lorenzo, Víctor; Evangelio, Carlos; Fraile-García, Javier; Ibaibarriaga-Toset, Ángel; González-Víllora, Sixto – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2022
The aim of this article is to present Goubak® as an innovative sport for physical education classes. First, its content is defined, explaining its main exclusive elements (playing field, goal, and ball) and features. Second, it explains how to play a match of Goubak from start to finish, describing the rules that govern this sport.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Team Sports, Program Descriptions, National Standards
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Wenzel, Shari; Deutsch, Joe; Linker, Jenny – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2023
There is no unique definition of circus pedagogy; however, "scholars agree that such a discipline could provide a valid alternative to learn and deepen various mobility contents". This article aims to provide strategies for implementing an elementary physical education Circus Unit. An overview of how to design three basic routines of a…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Psychomotor Skills
Waring, Scott M., Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2023
Educators across subject areas are striving to integrate primary sources into their pedagogy and teaching. Yet, despite their importance to authentic disciplined inquiry, the implementation of primary source activities in the pre-K-12 classroom has been limited. This lack of utilization can largely be attributed to the perception that these…
Descriptors: Primary Sources, Teaching Methods, Elementary Secondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education
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Androzzi, Jared; Chen, Senlin – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2022
This article describes learning activities of the HIIT PE addressing SHAPE America National Physical Education Standard #3, how student interest is obtained, and the variety of learning environments in which they can be implemented. The article also offers examples of learning activities, cognitive assessments, and a scope and sequence for…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Training, Learning Activities
Moomaw, Sally – Redleaf Press, 2020
For decades early childhood educators in high-quality programs have understood that the transition into reading and writing occurs naturally when young children are surrounded by opportunities to interact with print in ways that are meaningful to them. The original edition of "More Than Letters," first published in 2001, showed teachers…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Emergent Literacy, Learning Activities
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Shaw, Ryan D. – Music Educators Journal, 2020
Policies often directly impact teachers' lives and practice, requiring them to engage in spite of extremely busy schedules. This article offers encouragement to music educators wanting to be active--and become activists--in education policy. Before becoming active, one must understand how music education policies come to be. I argue that arts…
Descriptors: Music Education, Educational Policy, Music Teachers, Art Education
Madigan, Maura – ALA Editions, 2022
This inspiring tool demonstrates how project-based learning (PBL) projects can be used in a variety of settings and provides coaching for educators who aspire to create their own projects. Madigan's book delivers flexible, interdisciplinary, learner-driven projects that support the "National School Library Standards." Readers will find…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Tomlinson, Joel; Johnson, Etahe; Chesser, Cole; Moore, Jonathan – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2020
The automated water filtration design challenge integrates computer programming and basic electronics concepts through the SIMILAR systems engineering design process. The SIMILAR systems design process is to state the problem, investigate alternatives, model the system, integrate the system, launch the system, assess performance, and reevaluate…
Descriptors: Automation, Water, Water Quality, Design
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019
The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) is designed to help school districts and schools conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of physical education curricula for K-12 students. This analysis focuses on how well a curriculum aligns with national standards for physical education. PECAT results can help school districts…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Alignment (Education)
Petty, Pamela – Knowledge Quest, 2016
Storytelling is a craft that takes "talking" to the level of "telling." The cleverest of teachers know these tricks. In this article the author presents the art of storytelling and why it is so important, especially in the educational environment of national standards and standardized testing.
Descriptors: Story Telling, Relevance (Education), Educational Environment, National Standards
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Bergman, Daniel – Science Teacher, 2019
Many Marvel superheroes have a strong connection to science and STEM-related fields. As a result, these popular films are a growing resource for increasing student engagement and enhancing science instruction. The nature of science (NOS) is defined as "a way of knowing, or the values and beliefs inherent to the development of scientific…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Science Instruction, Learner Engagement, Scientific Attitudes
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Layne, Todd E. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2017
Wiffle ball is a game that has been played for many years (Santora, 2003). Unfortunately, implementation in physical education has been inconsistent at best. The sport education model outlined in this article provides an appropriate method for teaching skills associated with wiffle ball for a variety of ages. Students can develop appropriate…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Athletics, Teaching Methods, Skill Development
Colwell, Jamie; Hutchinson, Amy; Woodward, Lindsay – Teachers College Press, 2020
This practical resource will help K-5 teachers incorporate digitally supported disciplinary literacy practices into their classroom instruction. With an emphasis on reaching "all" learners, the authors present Planning for Elementary Digitally supported Disciplinary Literacy (PEDDL)--a six-phase framework that introduces readers to an…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Intellectual Disciplines
Spires, Hiller A.; Kerkhoff, Shea N.; Paul, Casey Medlock – Teachers College Press, 2019
In this practical guide, literacy experts show teachers how to use project-based inquiry to build students' discipline-specific skills and knowledge in grades 6-12. The authors present a five-phase framework that incorporates their professional development experience working with over 3,000 teachers. By making the intuitive practices of the…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Inquiry, Teaching Methods, Skill Development
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Johnson, Tyler G. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2016
The presence of the "meaning standard" in both national and state content standards suggests that professionals consider it an important outcome of a quality physical education program. However, only 10 percent of states require an assessment to examine whether students achieve this standard. The purpose of this article is to introduce…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Education, Academic Achievement, Story Telling
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