Hello internet world! So tonight in my Senior Seminar class we did an assignment relating to the winter olympics. Basically we had to come up with four games that each represented a different winter olympic event since they are coming up soon. We also had to make sure it was a school wide competition. This got me to thinking about the topic of tonight's post. Alternative games in physical education.
As I have progressed through my classes and learned various teaching styles and games, the one consistent question my teachers always asked us was what can we do to make what we are teaching relatable to the students? How can we relate this to real world experiences? This question and my assignment got me to thinking of the importance of making sure students can make a connection with what you are teaching in the classroom at home.
I really did love the idea of have a school wide olympic competition! If only I was a certified teacher already! Another game that I think should be taught in schools is the popular game from the Harry Potter books Quidditch. Just about everyone has either read these books or seen the movies and it is a fun game and an excellent way to help students make the connection from school to home. I really think playing a version of the Hunger Games would be interesting as well, but I have not quite figured out to design the rules so that everyone may stay included.
Back to the point. Having games and activities that students can relate to outside of school should be added into p.e. classes as much as possible.
I completely agree with you. Physical Education can be used more than just physical fitness. It can be a learning and applying time for the students. Adding math and reading into the P.E. lessons is essential. This will show and give the students a different way to learn and understand at the same time be active.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Natalie there are so many learning objectives that you can incorporate into Physical Education!
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