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Issues in Adapted Physical Education:
Professional Development
Margaret McGoughKIN 586
West Chester University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfJOz9_C04M&feature=youtu.be
Objectives What is professional development? Discuss professional development in
PE and APE (who) Issues relating to professional
development What can we do to become better
prepared for our students? Create and discuss ideas for
professional development in APE
Research Shows…“Educator quality is one of the most important influences on student achievement”
Chetty, Friedman & Rockoff, 2012
High Quality Professional Learning
Essential to increase:• Knowledge• Skills• Attitudes• Beliefs
Professional Development that is Most Effective
_____Intensive
_____Ongoing
_____Connected to practice
_____Focused on student learning
_____Addresses teaching of specific curriculum content
_____Aligned with school improvement practices
_____Builds strong relationships among teachers
What Makes it Effective?It may not be a one day in-service at the beginning of the school year anymore, but what is professional development like at your
school?
Research Current problems arising Local, community level Intellectually alive
Ongoing Continue to learn New concepts “Open” attitude Problem is addressed/looked at over
the school year, over a few years Conversation
Supports Large Communities and Small Groups
Learn one thing (larger setting) Discuss, collaborate, implement
(smaller setting) Internet-based
Reflective What have I been doing? What am I constantly doing? How is this shaping what I will do?
*performance – assessment – behavior in the classroom
Address Teachers’ Needs
No outside forces Don’t waste time! Relevance!
What are the Issues?
Are they the same everywhere?Do they vary from state to state?
PE Irrelevant PD days Others decide what we are to attend “Outside forces” Not enough quality time Days do not connect, flow Elementary OR Secondary based
APE
Which states require APE certification for teachers?
Cert./Endorse in APE Dual Endorse Attempting Dropped APE California Indiana South DakotaArkansasFlorida Texas KansasLouisianaMaineMichiganMinnesotaNebraskaNevadaNorth DakotaOhioOregonRhode IslandWisconsinWyoming
*Wrightslaw
Highly Qualified APE Teacher Undergraduate in PE State license to teach 12 semester hours (students with
disabilities) 9 semester hours APE 150 hours experience Programs based around state or national
standards
But there are things we can control…
Continuing Ed
Attending conferences
Participating in workshops
Social networking
Checking professional web sites
Getting more involved in the community
Reading professional journals
Webinars
Connecting with professional peers
Staying connected with University Faculty
Working with student teachers
Adapted sports
IDEASWe are the professionals continuing our education in the
field.Let’s brainstorm ideas appropriate for PD in APE!
View: Clip and PowerPoint PresentationThis is to help you brainstorm ideas for
an APE presentation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB9eCkh4RykCHALLENGE! Brainstorm an idea for a presentation in APE. What would your district benefit from? Bring your idea to the Skype session.
PPT attached on Wikispaces
References
Adapted Physical Activity Council of the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation & NCPERID. (2010).
Position Paper: Highly Qualified Adapted Physical Education Teachers. Retrieved from www. aapar.org Block, M. E. (2006). A teacher's guide to including students with disabilities in general physical education. (3rd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co.Vermont Agency of Education. (2012). Professional Developmenthttp://education.vermont.gov/new/html/mainprodev.htmlwww.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Curriculum/Curriculum_Root_Web_Folder/pegd_chpt5.pdfwww.supportrealteachers.org/professional-development.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH6BpP21Cucwww.wrightslaw.com/info/pe.index.htm