Teaching P.E. : Professional Effort Letting NASPE STARS Be Your Guide to Quality Physical Education Jamie Hitchner Taneytown Elementary School Carroll County, Maryland AAHPERD Convention – Indianapolis, IN March 18, 2010

Let’s Move It! Setting the Stage: With a Pre-Game Warm-Up

I. Objectives for the Session 1. To build a common understanding for Quality P.E. 2. To use reflective practices for program improvement 3. To become better acquainted with the NASPE STARS Program for Excellence in Physical Education 4. Networking with Professionals, seeking out quality

II. Quality Physical Education A. Defined by NASPE B. The NASPE STARS Program (Process & Criteria) 1.The criteria for a program of excellence as set forth by NASPE 2. Sharing the portfolio (the process of reflection) 3. Self-directed professional development 4. A professional challenge: Risk v. Reward = Benefits

- Rewarding Excellence in Physical Education - Our nation's obesity epidemic has made the need greater than ever for all students to have access to quality physical education programs and instruction.  Physical education is a key strategy for increasing physical activity and decreasing obesity, but only if schools take the responsibility for providing physical education programs of the highest quality.  Raise your program to the level of STARS and become a leader in ensuring that your school is providing high quality physical education that meets national standards and guidelines.

III. Reflective Practices Reflective Questions What is it the students should really know and do? How do I set up a culture conducive to learning? What are the “Best Practices” for delivering instruction? How can I vary my delivery strategies for best results? Do I know my learners? What are learning styles that are present in my gym? What are my own expectations?

GOOOOOOOAAALLS! Practical Answers Check the literature Network with other professionals Seek out opportunities to develop professionally Know & Root yourself in STATE STANDARDS! Set daily goals; weekly goals; yearly goals; professional goals GOOOOOOOAAALLS!

Let’s Move It! Protocals, Progressions, and Pro-Activity

Some people have called it “Plan-Do-Study-Act” IV. Call Triple A: Analysis >>> Action >>> Assessment Some people have called it “Plan-Do-Study-Act” A. Analyze what/how you want to assess >> make a plan B. Put your plan into Action (This may look like trial-n-error.) C. Time to Assess your own effectiveness as a practitioner D. Evaluate your program in terms of your achievement with students

E. Helpful Feedback and Evaluation from Objective sources 1. Use instant active warm-ups to maximize activity time a. making warm-ups a protocol with icons b. making warm-ups skill oriented to allow for skill transfer c. making warm-ups active and setting the stage for learning 2. Scaffolding to allow for skill-building and transfer a. showing progression through illustration b. train of Thought 3. Assessing Learner Outcomes in a Variety of Ways a. making “Teacher Observation” REAL! b. authentic Assessment c. peer Assessment d. self-Assessment (using technology)

Session Closure: Post-Game Wrap-Up More Discussion about NASPE STARS? Explain GIVE-n-TAKE!

Please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help you. Teaching “P.E.” (Professional Effort) is what I do! Please don’t hesitate to contact me. Taneytown Elementary School 100 Kings Drive Taneytown, Maryland 21787 (410) 751-3260 Email: JDHITCH@k12.carr.org