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Margaret Hemstrought, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor, Utica University

Margaret Hemstrought, Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness Studies at Utica University. Margaret serves on the SHAPE America Physical Education Council (PEC) and the New York State Professional Council for Physical Education (PPCPE). Margaret also taught PK-12 physical education and coached.

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Breaking the Cycle: Preparing the Next Generation of Culturally Responsive Physical Education Teachers
[ Research ] The traditional way of teaching physical education can invisibly perpetuate equity, inclusion, privilege, and oppression and reinforce those experiences based on the physical educator’s instructional strategies. The adherence to “traditional” curricula and pedagogy is a disservice to students in 21st-century physical education classes and is a call to action for change. To constructively address this problem, physical education teacher education programs must address equity, inclusion, privilege, and oppression within the curriculum and pedagogy. Strategies can include implementing critical pedagogy through assigned coursework, incorporating meaningful fieldwork experiences and critical reflection, and connecting with students. These strategies can help physical education teacher education programs develop culturally responsive physical educators.
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