Jun
No Thinking in PE? Think Again.
Recently, I had a parent request a meeting to discuss his daughter’s grade in Grade 9 Physical and Health Education (PHE). What began as a routine academic discussion turned into a moment of powerful reflection about education, perception, and the place of PHE in our schools. The student had expressed concern about her grade and […]
May
How to Differentiate Assessments in Physical and Health Education (PHE)
Dear teachers, Today, I want to share practical ways to differentiate assessments in your Physical and Health Education classes. At the end of this read, let me know if it was useful and feel free to share how you differentiate in your own practice. To ground this reflection, I draw inspiration from a powerful thought […]
Mar
Can a concept from Language and Literature transform how we assess learning in Physical and Health Education?
Can a concept from Language and Literature transform how we assess learning in Physical and Health Education? A few weeks ago, I observed my colleague teaching Grade 8 as part of something we call SNAPSHOT at our school. He was teaching textual analysis, and I was particularly impressed with all aspects of the lesson, especially […]
Mar
Why me?
Think about a student or a person who, when you remember them, makes you smile instantly. Someone whose presence fills you with joy, someone you wish you could see again, even for just a moment, just to hear them speak or see them smile. For me, it’s that student who always asked unexpected questions. “Mr. […]
Jan
Introducing a New Unit: Break It Down, Build It Up
Dear Teachers, When introducing a new unit to students, setting the right tone and creating a meaningful connection to the content can make all the difference. Recently, I introduced a unit titled “Break It Down, Build It Up” for grades 7 and 8, with a focus on volleyball. Here’s how I structured the lesson to […]
