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
Teaching Sexual Health: An introduction
In this practical online workshop, teachers will be introduced to various theoretical models of sexual health education as a foundation for building lessons that best suit their student demographic. Jannika will model a mini-lesson, and provide an opportunity to ask anonymous questions. Comprehensive sexual health resources and ready-to-go lesson plans to equip teachers and bolster confidence will be provided to all participants. This workshop will also cover the policies surrounding sexual health education as well as suggestions on liaising with parents, administration, and community partners.
Webinar lead by: Jannika Nyberg (she/her) BA, BEd, MEd, Sexual Health Educator
Jannika is a district-helping teacher in Surrey, BC. Currently, she is working on developing a sexual health & abuse prevention curriculum for students with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Jannika mostly supports teachers in teaching sexual health but continues to teach sexual health to students of all learning profiles, K-12.
Join us on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 7-8 pm PST as we explore this topic. This webinar is FREE for PHE BC members and it will not be recorded.
Previous Virtual Learning Events
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.