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Episode 30: Literacy in Physical Education A-Z Health and PE Presented by NYS AHPERD
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In this episode, we will be discussing how interdisciplinary approaches can improve meaningful learning experiences in physical education with Dr. Kayla Zimmer.Dr. Kayla Zimmer is the Director of Graduate Literacy and teaching faculty in the School of Education at Canisius University. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in elementary and secondary literacy, foundational literacy skills, literacy for secondary content areas, and assessment. Her research interests include educational policy, AI in education, student engagement, and questioning. She has worked as a National Park Ranger, a middle school special education teacher, and a 7th grade aide. These roles have deeply influenced her approach to literacy, education, teaching, and research. Articles for Today's ShowConstantinou, P., & Wuest, D. A. (2015). Using Academic Language to Level the Playing Field for English-Language Learners in Physical Education: Part 1. Strategies , 28(5), 28–33. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2015.1066285 Seymour, C. M., Illg, K., Donnelly, J. P., Kozlowski, K., Lopata, C., & Thomeer, M. (2019). Effects of Common Core State Standards on Student Physical Activity Rates and Student and Teacher Perceptions in Physical Education. Physical Educator.
In this episode, we will be discussing how interdisciplinary approaches can improve meaningful learning experiences in physical education with Dr. Kayla Zimmer.Dr. Kayla Zimmer is the Director of Graduate Literacy and teaching faculty in the School of Education at Canisius University. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in elementary and secondary literacy, foundational literacy skills, literacy for secondary content areas, and assessment. Her research interests include educational policy, AI in education, student engagement, and questioning. She has worked as a National Park Ranger, a middle school special education teacher, and a 7th grade aide. These roles have deeply influenced her approach to literacy, education, teaching, and research. Articles for Today's ShowConstantinou, P., & Wuest, D. A. (2015). Using Academic Language to Level the Playing Field for English-Language Learners in Physical Education: Part 1. Strategies , 28(5), 28–33. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2015.1066285 Seymour, C. M., Illg, K., Donnelly, J. P., Kozlowski, K., Lopata, C., & Thomeer, M. (2019). Effects of Common Core State Standards on Student Physical Activity Rates and Student and Teacher Perceptions in Physical Education. Physical Educator.
28 min