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Drew MillerKIN 586: Professional Issues in Adapted PE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkLADYkURgMAccountability in PE1ObjectivesBy the end of this presentation, you will be able to:Define accountabilityDetermine strategies PE teachers can use to be accountableIdentify barriers to quality PE Analyze and evaluate your own teaching Are YOU accountable?2What is accountability?Comprehensive process used to evaluate whether, and to what degree, all aspects of occupations, professionals, schools, and organizations meet standards of expectations.National/State Standards

3Accountability CultureWe live in it!Used to determine:FundingEmploymentOther political decisions

4Examples of AccountabilityNo Child Left Behind Act 2001PSSA/Keystone TestsGraduation RequirementsAre students learning/meeting standard?

5Accountability in PE?A math teacher might be reprimanded if too many students fail to understand basic multiplication, but nobody is held accountable if those same students cant do a push-up.

6Problems (its just gym class)Great PE programs are a minority rather than a majorityRoll out the ballLack of support = dont understand importanceToo busy focusing on NCLBTeacher qualityMoney (is this a good excuse?)No mandated quantity for PE

7More ProblemsTeachers are not held accountable!No required testsNo reprimand if students are unhealthy or show no improvementFitness tests administered, but then what?

8QuotePeople have got to hold schools accountable to what the mission of physical education is. Its not about preparing future athletes, its not about keeping kids good, busy, happy and outside the principals office. Its about fostering a love for physical activity and giving students the knowledge and opportunities to be successful.--Hannah Boen, PE Teacher9A Physically Educated PersonLearns skills to enjoy and have access to a variety of PAKnows the benefits from involvement in PAParticipates regularly in PAAchieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of fitnessValues physical activity and a healthy lifestyle

10What to Do?Advocate/educate = students, teachers, administratorsMichelle Obama = Lets Move!

11What Else Can We Do?Take PE seriously!Students dont get away with just dressingNeed to participate at a high intensity level = HRConstant fitness monitoring, not twice a year

12Heart Rate MonitorsKeep students accountable for fitnessSet goals for time in Target Heart Rate ZoneToday, our goal is to stay in our target heart rate zone for 15 total minutes.Individualized, and a true measure of effortDATA = program planning and evaluation

13Think Outside the Box!!Before/After School Programs25th Hour PE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bfkXEY4nA4VarietyMake it fun!Parent/Community Involvement

14After viewing the presentation, analyze and evaluate YOUR teaching using the following questions (no need to mail me your responses, just take time to reflect and critically think)1. What are the goals of your physical education program? (What do you want your students to learn from your class?)2. How are you accountable for the health of your students?3. What could you incorporate into your PE program in order to be more accountable?4. What do you think is the biggest barrier to student success in PE? How can we overcome this barrier?

15Thank You!! References:"Accountability Comes to Physical Education."RSS. Education Next, 24 Aug. 2010. Web. 11 Jan. 2013.Boen, Hannah. "Accountability, Not Finances, Issue in AISD PE."Abilene Reporter-News. N.p., 29 Sept. 2012. Web. 11 Jan. 2013.Ratey, John J., and Eric Hagerman.Spark. London: Quercus, 2009. Print.Sherrill, Claudine. "Accountability in Adapted Physical Education and Therapeutic Recreation: Who's Listening?" N.p., 22 Mar. 2010. Web. 11 Jan. 2012."Virginia Beach Gym Teachers May Be on the Spot."HamptonRoads.com: Entertainment and Guides for Hampton Roads, Va.N.p., 2 Oct. 2012. Web. 14 Jan. 2013.

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