Strategies That Work for PE

Rationale and Objectives


The is fresh new strategies that work for PE teachers delivered in a video lesson.


PE teachers are often isolated from building wide professional development activities, so this video lesson could be used for PE department or by an individual.

Outcomes After Watching the Video

  1. After this lesson PE teachers will understand the importance of a growth mindset as they work with students.
  2. As a result of this lesson PE teachers will have a fresh collection of resources to use with students.
  3. After a PE teacher completes this lesson he or she will be able to share the resources with the department.
Resources Featured in the Video

Defining a growth mindset

A growth mindset explained for students

Visual of a growth mindset

Iceberg visual

Growth Mindset book by Carol Dweeck

Grit by Angela Duckworth

Which step have you reached today?

A new free recruiting app

Create your own treasure map

We map your lists

Scribble maps

Map your list

A Twitter chat about digital badging

Class badges

Open Badge project

Connect with other PE teachers around the globe

The Physical Educator

The #PEchat

TaylorMade Instagram

Danny’s YouTube channel

Drone on YouTube

Formative assessment Flip Quiz

Go Formative



Discussion Questions

Review or Dissemination Question

  1. Before this video lesson what was your understanding of the body of research about growth mindset?
  2. What did you learn about a growth mindset that will help you in your role as PE teacher, coach, or parent?
  3. Grit is specifically important in sports, how do you plan on sharing this information with students?
  4. Earning badges was a concept introduced. What are your thoughts about badging?
  5. What are your thoughts about connecting with other PE teachers outside of your school?
  6. Explain in a few sentences how Twitter could help you create personal professional development.
  7. What are your reflections after watching the Instagram golf campaign?
  8. Formative assessment should be seamless and ongoing. How are you currently using formative assessment?
  9. From the formative assessment tools, which one will you explore first, and why?
  10. After watching this video lesson, what will you share with your colleagues?

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