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[ Feature Article ] In schools, across all grade levels, cross-curricular connections result in countless benefits for student learning. Cross-curricular connections are purposefully planned lessons that fuse two or more subjects, providing students with meaningful learning experiences while ‘connecting the dots’ between subjects. In this blog, I share a brief introduction and a few teaching considerations pertaining to cross-curricular connections, along with two examples—one for K-6 and one for Grade 7 and above. Alongside some supporting materials, I conclude with a list of ‘Three To-Dos’ for educational stakeholders to consider when thinking about the innumerable amount of benefits that can arise from cross-curricular connections in the learning environment.
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 84, Issue 4 Abstract The ongoing dialogue concerning the teaching of elementary school physical education (PE) by specialist versus generalist teachers is rich in history. This purpose of this article is threefold: (1) to discuss the importance...
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 83, Issue 2 Abstract In Canada, three provinces and one territory have Daily Physical Activity (DPA) policies in their respective curriculum policies. While focusing on a 2016 study that examined whether or not school boards and individual...
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 83, Issue 2 When it comes to offering Daily Physical Activity (DPA) in our schools, it’s important not to confuse it with the teaching of physical education (Weatherson, Bradford, Berg, & Sloboda, 2016). DPA is a time for physical activity as...
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 81, Issue 3 Abstract Participation in a quality physical education program provides many well-known learning opportunities and benefits for students. However, this paper addresses how participation in quality physical education programs can...
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 81, Issue 2 With the school year well underway, it's a good time for teachers to focus beyond the core curriculum and consider the vital role physical education plays in their students’ learning. To help yourself and your students get the most...