Presenter: Allisha Blanchette, Health Education Teacher, 2021 SHAPE MW Health Teach of the Year
It’s me and you versus the problem, not me versus you. Social polarization can impact student connections with learning and each other. Using the health skill standards to teach social health and social emotional skills can help students move beyond stigmas and preconceived notions to take action in making connections in a variety of relationships. In this session explore activities to give students an opportunity to build self identity, embrace culture and celebrate diversity while tackling tough topics in ways that will encourage students to think beyond their own culture and experiences.
Learning Objectives:
1) After attending this session, participants will be able to create an inclusive environment with culturally affirming experiences and teaching strategies.
2) After attending this session, participants will be able to evaluate current practices and assessments for stereotypes and unconscious bias.
3) After attending this session, participants will be able to design skills-based health assessments, learning activities, and SEL connections aligned with social justice standards.
Presenter: Auburn Cain, Physical Education Teacher
Biography: Auburn Cain is an elementary PE teacher in Gonzales, Louisiana and was named teacher of the year in 2019 at her current school.
Want to teach dance in your PE program but have 2 left feet? This is how we do it! Come explore how we use basic movement patterns, simple dance steps, beats, rhythms, parachutes, and jump bands so that even the non-dancer can shine! These activities can be used and modified in grades K-12 allowing for plenty of self-expression, challenges, and enjoyment! Come move it with me!
Learning Objectives:
1) Discover basic skills used to teach beat and rhythm in grades K-12.
2) Learn how to arrange & differentiate simple dance patterns that can be built upon in their PE programs for all learners.
3) Explore how to use locomotor skills, parachutes, and jump bands to teach beat, rhythm and dance.
Presenters: Cindie Cortinas-Vogt, Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Kelly Zerby, Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Gail Hartig, Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Biography: Cindie Cortinas - Washington Elementary 27 yrs experience 2024 Shape Elementary TOY 2024 Shape Midwest Elementary TOY 2023 IAHPERD Elementary TOY 1996 Illinois State.
Gail Hartig - ~2022 IAHPERD Middle School TOY ~IAHPERD President Elect- Teenage Youth ~IAHPERD Northeastern District President Elect ~Physical Education Teacher/Department Chair- Jefferson Junior High School, Woodridge, Illinois
Our responsibility as seasoned educators is to help mold the new generation of teachers! Learn some tips of the trade from some veteran teachers who have found success molding clinical students and student teachers and new professionals into our profession. How can you help guide these students from pre-service into their first few years of teaching? Let's work collaboratively to discuss some new ideas to help both your students and promising professionals succeed.
Learning Objectives:
1) Develop new and exciting strategies to help mentor a future professional.
2) Devise a cooperative plan for teachers and students to work together on student success.
3) Combine both new and old strategies into a successful plan for a positive teaching environment.