On March 26th, I was able to observe Mrs. Anderson's 8th grade physical education class. During my visit, the class was being instructed by the student teacher, Mr. Hertz. This allowed Mrs. Anderson to visit with me while the class was in session.
One of the topics that Mrs. Anderson and I discussed was assessment. We mainly discussed Mrs. Anderson's choices regarding assessment. Her students are not graded on their physical abilities but rather their preparedness and participation. She does administer physical fitness tests; however, these results are not the basis for her student's grades. Mrs. Anderson shared with me that she feels when it comes to athleticism some students "have it or they don't" and that she doesn't want to punish the students who don't even if they try their hardest.
Mrs. Anderson also told me that she makes a point to have positive interactions and create relationships with students who struggle with PE or have a poor attitude about the class. She expressed to me that these students usually have a negative mindset about physical activity so her hope is, through being a positive entity, she can create a positive association with her class for the students.
I felt that what Mrs. Anderson and I discussed could all be applied to a primary classroom, especially her ideas regarding student relationships. School can be challenging for some students, but if the teacher remains a positive aspect of their time at school, they have something to look forward to and enjoy about school.
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