Welcome to an exciting year in P.E. at Middlesex Elementary School!
Coach Harris
As the Physical Education teacher at M.E.S., I have the opportunity to deliver information to students that will be beneficial throughout their lives. The obesity and health epidemics of today’s society strengthen the need for quality physical education programs. My objective in teaching is not only to make sure that my students understand the characteristics of healthy lifestyles, but are able to apply what they learn to their own lives. By structuring my lessons according to Virginia state standards and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), students will be able to develop positive attitudes toward physical activity through developmentally appropriate experiences. Furthermore, students will be able to advocate for healthy lifestyles and allow others to benefit from their knowledge.
I plan to provide a classroom environment that fosters student involvement and encourages collaboration among one another. Students will be sensitive to the fact that there are individual differences among one another but the desire to succeed for everyone is the same. In an effort to be an effective teacher to all of my students, instruction will be delivered according to their needs, skills, interests, and learning styles. This will allow students to be accountable and responsible for their learning as well as take on a more active approach. My ultimate goal is to strengthen the integrity of physical education to where it should be and allow students to discover the benefits of demonstrating healthy behaviors and staying physically active.
I plan to provide a classroom environment that fosters student involvement and encourages collaboration among one another. Students will be sensitive to the fact that there are individual differences among one another but the desire to succeed for everyone is the same. In an effort to be an effective teacher to all of my students, instruction will be delivered according to their needs, skills, interests, and learning styles. This will allow students to be accountable and responsible for their learning as well as take on a more active approach. My ultimate goal is to strengthen the integrity of physical education to where it should be and allow students to discover the benefits of demonstrating healthy behaviors and staying physically active.