Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy (CRRP) is a dynamic framework for building positive environments, improving student responsibility and success, encouraging parent and/or caregiver school relationships, and building strong community connections. Approaching the Health and Physical...
Starting this blog with the same spirit of the webinar, we would like to offer you an invitation. You don’t have to accept it and it’s up to you how much you want to engage. In this second learning series, we invite you to take the time to understand the terminology being shared, reflect on how you...
In Canada, May marks MedicAlert month! From children with complex health conditions to seniors living with Alzheimer's, MedicAlert’s programs help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives. MedicAlert’s new online resource, S.A.F.E. with MedicAlert , is a free resource that can...
Ophea’s Beyond the Walls: Activities for the Outdoors Resources have been developed to support elementary and secondary educators in using outdoor spaces safely and effectively for physical activity with students across the school day. This resource provides opportunities for students to observe...
The Ontario curriculum supports the needs of today’s students, who require the information, knowledge, and skills necessary to become critical thinkers and to make sound decisions about matters affecting their health and well-being before they have to make decisions in real life. Since much of the...
After reviewing the Reflection & Guiding Questions , analyze the responses and identify any areas where potential bias might be disruptive to creating an open and inclusive learning environment. While it’s not expected of educators to change their opinions or views on certain topics, educators do...
Amos, S., & Orchard, S. (1998). Getting Assessment Right: Health and Physical Education: Grades 1-8 . Ontario: Data Based Directions. Gallahue, D., & Donnelly, F. C., (2007). Developmental Physical Education for all Children. Ontario: Human Kinetics. Goodwin, D. (2000). Inclusive Physical Education...
After an educator thoughtfully prepares to teach healthy living, it is important to work together with students to establish classroom/learning guidelines for the classroom with both student and teacher input. The degree to which educators can successfully establish emotionally, psychologically, and...
The Ophea Award of Distinction is presented to one individual who is a leader in the meaningful advancement of inclusive healthy, active living opportunities for children and youth in Ontario school communities. The Ophea Award of Distinction is in honour of Bing Caswell, a dedicated professional...
“A growing chorus of scientists and researchers agree: time spent in nature makes us happier, healthier and less stressed...It even makes us nicer, more empathetic humans, with more meaningful relationships and increased community involvement. When students develop a keener awareness of the sounds...
Students should be supported in schools by educators who are respectful and knowledgeable, and who can provide them with valuable referrals and resources. They also need to know what professionals they can talk to about personal matters. Educators should consult their administrators for information...
