
Gamification in physical education
Why can kids sit in the one spot and spend hours-on-end playing video games? Yet can’t sit still in the classroom or give up quickly when struggling with a task? Gamification could be key.
Why can kids sit in the one spot and spend hours-on-end playing video games? Yet can’t sit still in the classroom or give up quickly when struggling with a task? Gamification could be key.
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Using a virtual escape room to increase engagement An escape room is traditionally a room where people (usually in teams) work together to solve puzzles. The use of clues assists
After 18 years as a high school PDHPE teaching, Lisa Quinn switched to a primary school PE specialist role. She reflects and shares her learnings.
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A ‘crowded curriculum’? Sure, it may be complex, but so is the world kids must engage with Shutterstock Chris Hickey, Deakin University The Australian Curriculum is going through a review process
Thinking of choosing a health or PE subject in years 11 and 12? Here’s what you need to know Shutterstock Brendon Hyndman, Charles Sturt University and Vaughan Cruickshank, University of Tasmania
Teaching respect – Olympics reflection Teaching respect in the classroom is a task that teachers must do almost daily. In PDHPE, it is core learning in both the way we
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Using COVID as a case study for revising Core 1 Original image source: The Guardian Australia If any good has come out of the COVID-19 pandemic it has been the
PDHPE Head teacher Angus Glynne discusses in-depth the explicit teaching of PE to maximise the value of movement.
The Tokyo Olympic Games are here. The Games are one the best sporting spectacles in the world, and many of us will be watching day and night. The Games embody
Clare Roden discusses how she keeps Stage 6 students engaged as the year goes on and provides a handy padlet of ideas.
Luke Adams presented a video tutorial workshop on how to use Google Forms to provide instant feedback to students. This tool could be a valuable addition to your remote learning
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Assistant Principal Brendan Lee discusses in detail teaching purposefully – thinking about student learning and effective lessons.
Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education review – How will it impact on NSW PDHPE teachers? In conversations I have had with teachers over recent weeks about the Australian Curriculum
No, it’s not just a lack of control that makes Australians overweight. Here’s what’s driving our unhealthy food habits Shutterstock Gary Sacks, Deakin University and Sally Schultz, Deakin University Public health
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Workshop series: Re-imagining physical education to increase engagement for all This series of workshops will support teachers and faculties to review current practices related to physical education and explore innovative
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Parents, your kids are watching you. Sex education begins at home Shutterstock Katy Thomas, University of Tasmania In recent days, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Australians the treatment of women
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