Field Observation
Field observation at Moffat School have been very interesting and informative. Throughout the last few weeks I have seen many things that changed my previous way of thinking. I have been able to work with the students and see how different ways of teaching P.E. can work even if its not the way I imagined it. I worked with Mr. Shillabager at Moffat School which is where my children have attended school since they where in kindergarten. My children always rave about how much fun they had in P.E. class with Mr. Shillabager so I thought it would be interesting to see how he ran his class and what gave it, its popularity. To my surprise the class was completely different than I expected. The class was very simple and straight forward. The kids
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I noticed that the students receive are really nutritious lunch. It looked really delicious and balanced. Moffat follows the “Lets Move” nutrition program started by Michelle Obama and even though at first I was not a big supporter because my children struggled with the portion size, I realized that these student are receiving quality, Healthy food, that is helping them with their health and brain functions. I was really impressed and even kind of wished I had bought a school lunch. Then After attending a few more classes with Mr. Shillabager I was able to see that just because it wasn't what I expected or how I would do things doesn't mean its not working. The HB11-1069 initiative calls for quality P.E. With a minimum of 30 minutes a day for full time students. Mr. Shillabagar is actually doing all the things the initiative wanted. The students are engaged, they are active for thirty minutes straight, and they are eating healthy and I believe that is the main intention Of HELM (Healthy Eaters Lifelong Movers). So is Mr. Shillabager class meeting the needs of the students? Yes. Is he achieving the goal to get kids moving and excited about P.E.? Yes. So even though it wasn't as I expected or imagined, I learned a lot and believe that the students really love the short bits of structure and appreciate the freedom to just run and yell and be free to play games
I noticed that the students receive are really nutritious lunch. It looked really delicious and balanced. Moffat follows the “Lets Move” nutrition program started by Michelle Obama and even though at first I was not a big supporter because my children struggled with the portion size, I realized that these student are receiving quality, Healthy food, that is helping them with their health and brain functions. I was really impressed and even kind of wished I had bought a school lunch. Then After attending a few more classes with Mr. Shillabager I was able to see that just because it wasn't what I expected or how I would do things doesn't mean its not working. The HB11-1069 initiative calls for quality P.E. With a minimum of 30 minutes a day for full time students. Mr. Shillabagar is actually doing all the things the initiative wanted. The students are engaged, they are active for thirty minutes straight, and they are eating healthy and I believe that is the main intention Of HELM (Healthy Eaters Lifelong Movers). So is Mr. Shillabager class meeting the needs of the students? Yes. Is he achieving the goal to get kids moving and excited about P.E.? Yes. So even though it wasn't as I expected or imagined, I learned a lot and believe that the students really love the short bits of structure and appreciate the freedom to just run and yell and be free to play games