I feel that my actions have been as effective as they can be, considering where I am at in my school year. Tomorrow is my last day with the students, but I have already collaborated with a 5th grade math teacher for the next school year. We plan on mixing our content and making a connection between the two subjects. Since, I have already set up a unit with this teacher, I feel that I have demonstrated an effective action toward this goal. In addition, I feel I am effectively meeting my second goal, because I have already signed up for future workshops in technology and Physical Education.
I have learned the importance and value of communicating with other content teachers. For example, the math teacher and I have developed a more professional bond and respect for the other, since starting my GAME plan. Also, I plan to transfer this demonstration of collaboration and teamwork to my students during class. I feel I can share the communication process that I opened with the math teacher as an example of why sharing great ideas can be beneficial. In addition, I will discuss with my class the value of teamwork and planning ahead. For example, when I give them a cooperative challenge, I will remind the students to share ideas, listen, and then decide on what strategy they want to try first. My second goal can not yet be applied into my instructional practice, because I have not yet attended the workshops.
I have so much that I can still learn from this GAME plan, because I have not had the opportunity to teach this unit, and then reflect on my teaching, and the students learning. Also, I am sure the math teacher will have reflections, and we will need to collaborate on what we are both taking from this experience. A question that keeps coming up is what time of the school year do we want to start implementing our unit. We are thinking about September, but we may have to wait until October, because I have to get my students outside for fitness testing while the weather is still warm. For my second goal, I have plenty to learn from the workshops, while I complete them throughout the year. A new question that has arisen is would I like to participate in a Physical Education workshop at our state level. My alma mater has asked me, and a few other teachers that I graduated with to conduct an elementary content session this December. I am excited to work together with former classmates again, and look forward to attending the other sessions at this conference.
I have adjusted my plan by waiting until the next school year to complete this plan in its entirety, with the help of another teacher in my building. This meets my current needs, because after tomorrow I will have no students to teach for the summer. For my second goal, I have adjusted my needs by accepting to teach a session at a workshop that I was already planning on attending. By teaching a session, I will be collaborating with other P.E. professionals and gain more knowledge through our collaboration of similar content.
Moodle
14 years ago
Cortney,
ReplyDeleteLike you many of us are at the end of our school years. It is good that you and your co-worker have formed an even better relationship that will allow you both to work together to generate and incorporate new ideas into your teaching. Something you may want to look into is taking part in a class or seminar over the summer. This would allow you to continue to think about and grow with your GAME plan. I hope you enjoy your opportunity to go back to your alma mater and work with former classmates. They may be able to teach you some things you never thought of. Enjoy your summer!
Cortney -
ReplyDeleteI think that it is great that you are getting other content area teachers involved with your "game plan." I know that often times they don't always see us (PE teachers) equals, and when we can show them that we actually do something other than "organized recess" it brings more credibility to our programs.
Ryan,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about being treated as equals and not a step up from recess monitor. I require my students to call my class Physical Education and not "Gym". At first the teachers struggled with changing the way they call, and view, my content. However, now they correct the students and only call it "Gym" when they want to tease me, and drive me crazy.
Do you let your students/staff call it Gym or Physical Education?
Julie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great idea. I am actually planning on taking a summer workshop on how to use the SmartBoard.
Cortney,
ReplyDeleteYour dedication to collaboration is clear. I also commend you for teaching a session instead of just attending! It takes a lot of risk to step up and share your expertise with other educators. Way to go!
I'm in the same boat as you. We only have a week left so much of my GAME plan has to wait until next year. In the meantime, I now have a lot of time to effectively choose each action to reach my goals. Good luck!
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