In 10 Extension HPE we are learning about Biomechanics and the students are analysing their own tennis serve by applying the principles. If you are interested in having a look at ‘Levers’ within the biomechanics framework, then have a look at this in depth video.
Hi EDC3100’s, It’s Wednesday and that means three days to go! The last couple of days have been very mentally draining. As it is term 4, things are starting to wind down and the students’ are requiring large amount of behaviour management. For example, on Monday I took the grade 11 Outdoor Rec class and we completed … More Behaviour Management
This peace has flown by – it’s been great so far and hopefully this week will be there cherry on the top. Riss writes about her appreciation of her mentor teacher and resources. Check it out it is a very good read. Cheers, Rach.
HPE & ICT 2 down 1 week to go! Embedding ICT in HPE classes is not as easy as it seems. For a grade 10 extension HPE class I am taking, they are using iPads to capture their Tennis serve for their Biomechanics unit. The serves were captured from behind and from the side to … More HPE &ICT
Wet Weather and Health and Physical Education.. Need I say more? Wet weather, health and physical education and ICTs! Not always the best mixture but this is good practice for always having a plan B. Hopefully, things can clear up! Hope everyones assignments and prac has treated them well. Rach. PS. Check out Dartfish – its … More Wet Weather
Week 2. Nearly there. The school that I am based at is having their Sports Awards night tonight. The Health and Physical Education department is full steam ahead, in preparation for tonights award ceremony. This will be a great night. Tracey has also been very lucky to work with a great group of people. Rach
1/3 of the way there. This week has flown by. ICT and Health and Physical education are some what bipolar opposites in some instances but at times can be very rewarding tools. I have been trying to embed ICTs in my lessons, however I am struggling a tad with the practical lesson. Hope prac is … More First week down 1/3.
Hi EDC3100’s, Finally, I have been allocated a school for my professional experience! After a long process it is all sorted and I am returning to the same school for the fourth time – due to no other schools with available places for student teachers. I’m sure you are all thinking, “woah, fourth time at the … More Finally, an allocation!
Last week we were presented with an activity to complete to develop our knowledge of being a Digital Citizen by being Cybersmart. Corinna has completed the Connect.ed Professional Development by completing four modules: the connected world cybersafety and your students schools and the law putting it into practice Each module was very beneficial and outlined specific … More Connect.ed
Hallelujah! One more assignment submitted.. For EDC3100 thats two down, and one to go, plus a three week practicum. This assignment task was very time consuming, however I learned a lot from it. Usually, I implement the Australian Curriculum into my past Unit Plans, but as the Health and Physical Education has not been officially endorsed … More Two down, one to go.
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