Throughout the year we will be facilitating a number of webinars, town halls, and other virtual learning experiences on various topics related to teaching and learning in PHE. These will feature teachers and leaders in the PHE field from across BC and Canada (when and where possible). In many cases, these events will be for PHE BC members only, and those wanting to join without a membership can purchase an appropriate membership based on their current professional role (see below for more info on membership).
For information on PHE BC membership, including the different types available, please read HERE.
Upcoming Virtual Learning Events
Mon. Nov. 18, 2024, Critical Conversation: Student Motivation in PHE
In a world where regular participation in physical activity is scarce, kids are dropping out of organized sports at high rates and early ages, and PHE teachers are seeking ways to inspire students, creating meaningful and motivating experiences has never been more important. How might we design our PHE classes to promote and support the unique needs of each student and address these challenges in authentic ways without burning themselves out in the process?
Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024 Manage and Teach Your Elementary School PHE Class Like a Pro
Facilitated by two passionate and experienced BC elementary school PHE teachers, Lisa Manzini and Lynn Dawson, this webinar will help K-7 teachers with:
- smooth start up ideas for PHE class
- stress free planning
- engaging and inclusive activities in PHE
Participants will leave this webinar with practical activities to use in their teaching while also enhancing their confidence to teach in a gym setting.
Webinar lead by: Lisa Manzini, BCTF K-7 PHE Teacher and Lynn Dawson, BCTF K-7 PHE Teacher (retired).
Join us on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 7-8 pm PST as Lisa and Lynn take you through this topic. This webinar is FREE for PHE BC members.
Learning Series #1: Assessment Foundations
This learning series is designed to support K-12 teachers in their efforts to teach, assess, grade, and communicate student learning in their PHE class. Each webinar will focus on one theme and will provide practical approaches/practices for teachers to use in their classes and aligned with the BC Reporting Policy.
The first webinar is on Tuesday, December 03, 2024 from 7-8 pm.
Previous Virtual Learning Events
April 23, 2024, Teaching Sexual Health: An Introduction
In this session, teachers were introduced to various theoretical models of sexual health education as a foundation for building lessons that best suit their demographic. Webinar led by Jannika Nyberg.
March 05, 2024, Critical Conversation: Daily Marks in PHE
In this open discussion, we explore the historic use of daily marks in PHE fitness tests in PHE classes and whether or not they have a place in today's schools. We also consider ways to gather and separate information about student learning and student behaviours/work habits.
January 23, 2024, Critical Conversation: Fitness Testing in PHE
In this open discussion, we explore the historic use of fitness tests in PHE classes and whether or not they have a place in today's schools. We also consider ways to personalize learning experiences about fitness and exercise.
January 16, 2024, Determining and Reporting Grades that Reflect Student Learning
In this webinar, we will explore ways to determine grades with evidence of learning that best represents student learning achievement in a reporting period. We will look at how to use the BC Proficiency Scale to determine an overall grade, as well as ways to determine grades for 10-12 classes.
December 07, 2023, Making Sense of and Using the BC Proficiency Scale
In this webinar, we will explore what proficiency scales are and how the BC proficiency scale can be used from learning, teaching, and grading perspectives. We will also explore common challenges with its use and when/how it should and should not be used.
Feb-May 2023, Learning Series: PHE & The New Reporting Order
With the new BC Reporting Order being implemented in the 2023/24 academic year, what might it look like and how might it influence teaching, learning, assessment and reporting practices in PHE? This 3-part learning series looked at some of the hottest topics in the reporting order as identified by PHE teachers.
February 2023, How We Learn to Move
A webinar looking at conditions PHE teachers can use in their classes to promote and optimize learning through creativity, personal exploration, and more.
February 2023, PHE & The New Reporting Order Town Hall
A virtual town hall event where we will explore and discuss the new provincial reporting order. What is in it, what impacts might it have on our teaching, student learning, the field of PHE, and more.
January 2023, The ABCs of Youth Substance Use
An interactive experience focusing on evidence-based approaches and resources to help youth build competencies and understandings related to substance use, and helping to de-stigmatize perceptions of substance use.
Feb-May 2022, Learning Series: Assessment in PHE
What can assessment look like in PHE and how might teachers approach it in a way that promotes, supports, and enhances student learning? How might we use assessment information to effectively communicate student learning for reporting purposes?
Sept 2021, Teaching Mental Health Literacy
An overview of how teachers in Kamloops participated in training to teach mental health literacy in their PHE class. Stories of success, challenge, and strategies for sustainable practices are shared.