Image Great Learning Begins with Great Questions Supporting Student Learning in Stage 1 of the Inquiry-Based Learning Process Great questions can lead to great discoveries... and all it takes to get started is a little curiosity. In inquiry- based...
Image Finding Balance in Precarious Times How educators, students and families can prioritize well-being in the times of COVID-19 As we prepare for a return to in-person learning in Ontario schools this fall, educators, parents and students...
Image How effective H&PE professional development can impact student learning When it comes to professional development in education, there’s rarely enough time or funding to go around. That’s why making the most of the resources available is a must. “It’s a complex system with...
Image Secondary Focus Courses Promote Lifelong Healthy Living How focusing in can lead to big-picture thinking. When it comes to being active we all have our preferences. Some may enjoy a fast-paced game of competitive soccer, while others may enjoy hiking in...
Image A Peer-to-Peer Approach to Promoting Healthy Relationships and Equality How student voice can build a school culture that works to stop sexual violence When students speak up about sexual violence and harassment, their peers listen. That’s what Ophea and three partner...
Image Reconciliation at School: Understanding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Health & Physical Education When the Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed its six-year investigation in 2015 into the Canadian Indian residential school system, it released a series of reports that documented how to...
Image What Kids are Taking Away from Ophea’s Daily Physical Activity Challenges Whether it’s learning movement skills in Health and Physical Education (H&PE), outdoor play at recess, or getting active during Daily Physical Activity—the 20 minutes of physical activity mandated by...
Image How Intentional Teaching Practices Can Build Student Motivation, Competence & Confidence in H&PE This article is the second of a four-part series that takes a deep dive into different areas of research shown to be connected to effective curriculum implementation. Each article shares feedback from...
Image Being Active Really Adds Up How a more flexible approach to Daily Physical Activity supports student health & their readiness to learn. According to the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth , children aged...
Image Barrier-Free H&PE Inclusion means every student can succeed “That’s not fair!” It’s a refrain that teachers—especially at the elementary level—hear often, but what students often fail to understand is that, when it...