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