Presentations
Pedagogy & Curriculum
A Singapore PE Teacher Context: Practical Tools and Strategies to Facilitate Formative Assessment in PE
In this practical-based workshop, two Singapore PE teachers will share how they design their lessons to nurture self-directed learners through practical strategies underpinned by assessment and feedback literacy. Practical Strategies include self & peer assessment tools, thinking routines, the use of rubrics, data collection as performance indicators, etc. Participants will be able to experience strategies and tools designed in schools that encourage students to play an active role in their learning.
Pedagogy & Curriculum
Creative Uses of Limited Space
This workshop will present fun, alternative ball games/activities to still get your students moving and engaged but use no more than one half of a basketball court.
Pedagogy & Curriculum, Sports & Coaching
Using Cricket to teach creativity and problem-solving
This workshop will use the sport of cricket as the subject matter to teach creativity and discovery. Examples will range from simple skills through to more complex games.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice, Leadership
How Can We Provide Equitable Opportunities for Students in our Physical Education Curriculums?
A discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion in physical education. In this presentation, Dominique will discuss context, wider responsibilities, and how we can get there as physical educators.
In this session Dominique builds on his keynote presentation and expands into HOW to provide equitable opportunities for our students.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
The Evolving Landscape of Girls and Women in Physical Education
The evolving landscape of sport and physical activity settings calls for a re-examination of pedagogies and practices. More specifically, how to adequately address the needs of girls and women within physical education.
Pedagogy & Curriculum, Wellness
Interactive Health Education Activities for Grades 7 to 12
This session will explore strategies to support student learning in human sexuality, social and emotional competencies, and mental health. Walk away from this session with concrete ideas that align with Health Education curricula outcomes, including ready-to-use lesson plans and in-class activities.
Specialist Content Areas
Insider Knowledge – How To Teach Gymnastics Skills
Gymnastics Skills challenge our pupils to do things that they wouldn’t ordinarily do! These lead to improving their strength, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination, endurance and power. These skills however may appear extremely daunting to teach. Throughout this workshop we will share hints and tips to enable you to confidently teach a wide variety of Gymnastics Skills.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice, Leadership
Why Should We Provide Equitable Opportunities for Students in our Physical Education Curriculums?
A discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion in physical education. In this presentation, Dominique will discuss context, wider responsibilities, and how we can get there as physical educators.
Pedagogy & Curriculum, Technology in PE
Gamify-ED for Student Motivation
Are you a fan of gamification? Have you tried it before? Would you like to? Implementing gamified experiences into your projects, units and even your whole year can be done! We'll be talking about Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation as a way to reach our students learning styles.
Wellness, Sports & Coaching, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
Supporting the Female Athlete – Information and Strategies to Support Female Athletes in School and Sport
Practical strategies to implement in school and within your sports program to support those with female physiology. Including injury prevention, nutrition and education on the menstrual cycle.
Pedagogy & Curriculum
Spectrum of Teaching Styles in PE – Styles F-K
The Production Cluster Styles” – The Styles associated with Creativity. This workshop will demonstrate practical examples to participants and give participants the opportunity to use the styles so bring your running shoes! NB: You do not need to have done workshop 1, to do workshop 2 (and vice versa).
Pedagogy & Curriculum, Sports & Coaching
Enhancing the PE Experience through Integrating Sports Competitions Formats
The joy of learning through engagement is a key factor in student satisfaction in PE. As adults, we still look forward to ‘game-time’ where we pit our skills against others.
Experiential Learning
Outdoor Education: Introduction to Kayaking Safety & Risk Management
Specialist Content Areas
Rhythmic Gymnastics: Making Movement A Meaningful Learning Experience
We will inquire, explore and learn how to use different rhythmic gymnastics apparatus and the process of creating a movement composition.
Wellness
Body Image and Media Literacy for Today’s Plugged-in Teens
In this session, we’ll be exploring resources and techniques to help promote body positivity in the classroom and on the field, while teaching students to view media messages with a critical eye.
Sports & Coaching, Leadership
Preparing for and Entering the Early Days as an AD
Good PE teachers don't always make good Athletic Directors. It takes much more than just a knowledge of curriculum and sport to run a successful athletic program. Are you in your first year of being an AD? Juggling a dual role in PE and coordinating sports teams? Have aspirations to some day become an AD? Join me for some tips to get ahead of the game before you're in too deep and sinking. If you're an experienced AD, this probably isn't for you, but you're welcome to come along and share as well!