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Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "beta" as: nearly complete prototype of a product (such as software); a stage of development in which a product is nearly complete but not yet ready for release.
In our classroom of learners, all individuals are introduced and understand that learning is accompanied with failure just as much as it is with success. When in "beta mode" individuals are free to experiment, create, collaborate, and, yes, fail so that optimal learning can take place. We embrace the process as well as the results of our labor.
"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way!" -Babe Ruth
We are a classroom of learners - myself included - and we will respect others, their views, and individuality. There is a reason erasers exists and that is because people make mistakes. We will fail and we will learn from our failures as well as our successes!
"I have failed over and over again, that is why I succeed." -Michael Jordan
EXPIERENCE-BASED (70%), COACHING/MENTORING (20%), FORMAL CLASSROOM (10%)
I believe we learn first and foremost through action, especially as adolescents and young adults, then from our coaches and educators, and finally through training & education.
MY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORK (PLN)
Leader in Me, Franklin-Covey: Empowers students to take ownership of their learning. This approach creates the environment students need to set and achieve high academic goals. The 4 Disciplines of Execution are foundational to Leader in Me to drive measurable results around personal and academic goals. This goal-achievement methodology creates a cascading alignment from district-wide strategic plans—down to classroom goals and individual goals set and tracked by students in their leadership notebooks.
SPARK Physical Education: SPARK is a research-based, public health organization of San Diego State University Research Foundation (disseminated by School Specialty, Inc.) dedicated to creating, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote lifelong wellness. - See more at: http://www.sparkpe.org/about-us/#sthash.QlpJ1eSW.dpuf
#PEGeeks: Jarrod is a Physical Education teacher from country Victoria Australia, with a passion and enthusiasm for the role emerging technologies play within teaching and learning. He is first and foremost an advocate for lifelong movement and physical activity, however realises the power of 21st century technologies that can shape new age teaching pedagogies.
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