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Cognitive Coaching: Learning Together, Thinking Deeper, Growing Stronger

Cognitive Coaching: Learning Together, Thinking Deeper, Growing Stronger

I’m learning to slow down and keep my mouth shut. That might sound counterintuitive in education — and especially in Phys Ed — where lessons...
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Stronger Together: Building Community in PSPE Through Team Teaching

Stronger Together: Building Community in PSPE Through Team Teaching

We have brought together three PSPE teachers to collaboratively teach Lower School PSPE classes. After considering research on best teaching practices, we believe this collaborative...
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Embracing the Mentorship Journey: My New Challenge in Primary PE

Embracing the Mentorship Journey: My New Challenge in Primary PE

I’m thrilled to share an exciting new chapter in my professional journey: this year, I have the privilege of mentoring a newly qualified PE teacher....
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End of Year Reflection: Celebrating Another Year of Growth in PE

End of Year Reflection: Celebrating Another Year of Growth in PE

This year marked my second at Hangzhou International School and my 10th year in teaching. I knew from the beginning that it would be a...
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Growing Stronger Together: How TPSR is Changing the Game in Physical Education

Growing Stronger Together: How TPSR is Changing the Game in Physical Education

As educators we recognise that Physical Education is about more than sports and fitness. We realise it is also a place where we can grow...
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Embracing Growth Through Professional Development and Presenting

Embracing Growth Through Professional Development and Presenting

The nervous anticipation of delivering a message effectively. The hope that your content inspires or guides someone else. The fear of forgetting what to say...
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When Teacher Collaboration Leads to Exciting Adventures

When Teacher Collaboration Leads to Exciting Adventures

I’ve written before about the importance of collaboration and the excitement of ninja training camp as a way to teach movement composition, but please read...
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Empowering Students Through Sustainable Practices in PE

Empowering Students Through Sustainable Practices in PE

As educators we are committed to empowering our students, encouraging them to take agency and make a positive impact in their class, school, and wider...
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

As the dust settles on the holiday season, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a very happy New Year! I...
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From the UK to Malaysia: My Journey in PE & Advocating for Gender Equality | Podcast with SheEducates

From the UK to Malaysia: My Journey in PE & Advocating for Gender Equality | Podcast with SheEducates

  Hello Listeners! I’m so excited to share that I was recently interviewed on the SheEducates podcast! In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation...
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Storytelling in physical education | Podcast with PE Scholar

Storytelling in physical education | Podcast with PE Scholar

   I'm excited to share that I was featured on PE Insights by PE Scholar, where we discussed my teaching journey and how it...
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Storytelling, Cognitive Biases & PE Life After Lockdown | Podcast with The PE Umbrella

Storytelling, Cognitive Biases & PE Life After Lockdown | Podcast with The PE Umbrella

    I was thrilled to join Ryan Underwood again for my second appearance on the show. My first appearance was back in episode 137,...
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PE Tales from China | Podcast with The PE Umbrella

PE Tales from China | Podcast with The PE Umbrella

    I had the pleasure of joining host Ryan Ellis to share my journey as a PE teacher working abroad. Having spent my entire...
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The Power of Collaboration Games in PE: Setting the Tone for a Successful School Year

The Power of Collaboration Games in PE: Setting the Tone for a Successful School Year

As PE teachers gear up for a new school year, one powerful strategy to kickstart the term is by incorporating collaboration games into the curriculum....
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Enhancing Early Years and Primary PE Through the Power of Storytelling

Enhancing Early Years and Primary PE Through the Power of Storytelling

As we approach the end of another academic year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our teaching methods and consider new approaches to engage...
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INSTANT ACTIVITIES: watch the magic happen!

INSTANT ACTIVITIES: watch the magic happen!

An Instant Activity (IA) is an activity that helps to get “...classes off to a quick, dynamic, and fun start” (Markross, 1998). IAs can be activities...
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Ninja-rific Adventures: Unveiling the Stealthy Secrets of Ninja Training in PE Class!

Ninja-rific Adventures: Unveiling the Stealthy Secrets of Ninja Training in PE Class!

A Ninja Training Camp in PE Class Imagine learning all the cool moves and techniques that ninjas use to jump, roll, move, and balance. Well,...
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Games Sense Approach in Primary PE

Games Sense Approach in Primary PE

When working with primary PE students, I believe that the fundamental movement skills focus should be at the core of our teaching. By laying a...
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Moving Beyond Boundaries: The Fusion of Movement Composition

Moving Beyond Boundaries: The Fusion of Movement Composition

As a PE teacher, I am always looking for new and engaging ways to teach my students the importance of physical activity and movement. While...
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Purposeful planning and questioning

Purposeful planning and questioning

Spectrum of teaching styles- no right or wrong just need to plan for the right situation. Planning is vital. Specifically for me - inquiry requires...
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