This article demonstrates how the development of thinking skills can help build a bridge between subjects such as physical education and social studies. Through a contemporary dance approach, the author supports students’ creativity and leads them to express their understanding of the unit ‘Sharing the planet’ in a meaningful way.
Tag Archives | physical education
Incorporating physical education into a PYP framework
5 December 2017 in single subject learning
This article is written by a physical education (PE) teacher from a PYP candidate school in Australia and talks about a journey of connecting PE into a programme of inquiry.
Dancing in the dark
24 November 2015 in single subject learning
This video shows a physical education/art integration for grade 3/4 students. It is a movement unit that involved light painting and fire dancing.
What should we truly be assessing in physical education?
31 March 2015 in single subject learning
This article touches on student development in physical education.
Technology and physical education in the early years
18 December 2014 in Early Years, single subject learning
In this article, the author describes how they are incorporating technology into physical education teaching practices during early years.
Curriculum and programming
24 September 2013 in single subject learning
In this article you will read how to align the physical education with your school curriculum.