26C.6563.13, PE Central, Secrets of Differentiation in Physical Education (Revised 2024)

Course Purpose/Objectives

In this ever-changing world in which we live in, Physical Education is more important than ever. Exercise and sport are like a universal language. This class will deepen you understanding of how to bring that to ALL students. Taught by a SHAPE 2021 Dr. Doris Corbet Award Winner and an elementary PE teacher in NYC, you will learn ways to increase student engagement by designing lessons that fit the needs of ALL students of all learning levels and backgrounds. Jim Hambel is the former SHAPE America Physical Activity Council chair. He also holds a license in PE, general education, and special education. With 10 years of teaching experience, you will learn the how’s and whys of effective pedagogy that you can utilize in your own program.

Objectives include

• Increase student engagement through choice (yes, choice)
• Teach students HOW to assess themselves on ways they know from the classroom
• Design lessons, units, activities so that all students have an entry point
• Implement specifically designed instruction for IEPs and all students
• Analyze different types of learning styles and how they relate to PE

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, users will be able to:

1. Analyze the myths and truths about differentiation
2. Teach students to differentiate activities on their own
3. Design lessons, units, activities so that all students have an entry point
4. Analyze different types of learning styles and how they relate to PE
   
   

Course Description

Each module will include readings and resources that will be helpful to any new physical educator. After completing the readings and reviewing the resources, each module will include the quiz that will help the students evaluate their understanding.

You will receive the following as part of this course.

• A certificate of completion after finishing all modules

Modules

1. Differentiation
   1. What does it really mean?
   2. Not just for Special Education
2. Learning Styles with a Side of Hot Sauce
   1. Have students adapt content to meet their needs
3. Planning For Teaching and Learning
   1. Practicality and necessity of differentiation
4. Vertical Planning for New PE Standards
   1. Look at new scope and sequence to assist with planning and teaching
5. Universal Design
   1. Multiple entry points
   2. Specifically designed instruction
6. Scaffolding - Getting from Point A to Point B
   1. What is scaffolding?
   2. How do we do it?
7. Cultural Responsive Sustainable Education
   1. What is it and how do we fully embrace it?
8. Student Friendly Materials
   1. What are they and how to make them
9. Student Friendly Educational Technology
   1. How do we use technology effectively?
10. Teaching to English Language Learners
    1. Making sure all learners feel welcome in our classrooms
11. Final Assessment