Huddle

Using Assessment in Physical Education to Optimize Learning & Fun

Dr. Amanda Stanec

Overview

In this webinar Dr. Amanda Stanec discusses the best strategies for properly assessing students in H&PE. Reviewing the "growth mindset" vs. the "fixed mindset" and the Criterion Referenced Standards, Dr. Stanec outlines the best practices for H&PE assessment.

Dr. Amanda Stanec holds a PhD in Kinesiology from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. She has sat on the Board of Directors for PHE Canada and acted as Lead Writer for a provincial-wide PE curriculum.

Part I:
Assessment


Dr. Discussing assessment in Physical Education. (16:45)

Part II: The "growth mindset"


Taking a look at the “growth mindset” vs the “fixed mindset.” (13:00)

Criterion Reference Standards


Looking at the Criterion Referenced Standards and why they are the best way to accurately assess student growth and learning in PE. (20:02)

Lunch n' Learn Discussion Questions

Before watching the webinar...

  1. What strategies do I currently use to assess my students? What tools am I using to make my assessment more effective?
  2. How am I currently linking my assessment with the curriculum?
  3. What types of assessments am I currently using?

After watching the webinar...

  1. How can I assess sport-specific and transferrable skills?
  2. How can I get parents to see the value in my assessment of students?
  3. What can we do as a Physical Education department to make assessment, goal setting and training consistent from one class to the next?