Orientation to the Physical Education K to 7 Integrated Resource Package 2006

Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions about the Physical Education K to 7 IRP (2006) Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP (2006)

Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions What is an Integrated Resource Package? Why was the Physical Education K to 7 IRP revised? What are the differences between the 2006 and 1995 IRPs? What topics does Physical Education K to 7 address? What was the revision process for Physical Education K to 7? What is the implementation schedule for Physical Education K to 7?

Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions What Is an Integrated Resource Package? Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) Are provincial curriculum documents Set provincial standards for what students are expected to know and be able to do Are written by educators Are produced by the Ministry of Education Are produced in K to 7 documents as well as single grade documents

Why was the Physical Education K to 7 IRP (1995) revised? to build on the success of the 1995 curriculum to make improvements as identified in the Curriculum Cycle Review and Report (2001) to provide more clarity about the intent of the learning outcomes to provide four-column achievement indicators (called Full- Scale Achievement Indicators) in order to support learning and formative assessment to support choice and flexibility for schools in planning their Physical Education programs Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between the 2006 and 1995 IRPs? The 2006 IRP contains fewer prescribed learning outcomes separate learning outcomes for each primary grade (K, 1, 2, and 3) four-column achievement indicators (Full-Scale) describing levels of achievement related to each learning outcome an increased emphasis on progressive development of non-locomotor, locomotor, and manipulative movement skills Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between the 2006 and 1995 IRPs? Active Living Movement –Alternative-Environment Activities –Dance –Games –Gymnastics –Individual and Dual Activities Personal and Social Responsibility Active Living Movement Skills Safety, Fair Play, and Leadership 1995 IRP Curriculum Organizers 2006 IRP Curriculum Organizers Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does Physical Education K to 7 address? –Students will have opportunities to participate regularly in a variety of physical activities. –Students will develop age-appropriate knowledge and skills for participating productively, safely, and responsibly in a range of physical activities. –Students will develop the skills and attitudes that enable them to attain and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. –Students will develop an understanding of the value of a healthy, active lifestyle. To provide opportunities for all students to develop knowledge, movement skills, and positive attitudes and behaviours that contribute to a healthy, active lifestyle: Aim and Goals Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

Curriculum Organizer: Active Living benefits of regular participation in physical activity relationship between nutrition and physical activity body systems involved in physical activity monitoring heart rate and exertion goals for physical activity and skill development opportunities for daily participation in physical activity Knowledge and Participation Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

Curriculum Organizer: Movement Skills body and space awareness (e.g., personal and general space, balance) non-locomotor movement skills (e.g., creating shapes with body) locomotor movement skills (e.g., run, jump, skip, gallop) manipulative movement skills (e.g., throw, catch, dribble, strike) movement skills in combination and sequence Participation in activities from the five activity categories (alternative environment activities, dance, games, gymnastics, and individual and dual activities) to develop a range of movement skills: Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

Curriculum Organizer: Safety, Fair Play, and Leadership safety guidelines, procedures, and behaviours safe participation in physical activities warmup and cool down fair play behaviours (e.g., encouragement, respect for diverse ability levels, appropriate expression of emotions) leadership behaviours (e.g., peer coaching, refereeing, demonstrating skills) Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

How was the Physical Education K to 7 IRP (2006) developed? Phase 1—Research: –The ministry partnered with a BC school district to conduct research and create a working draft. Phase 2—Review and Development: –A provincial Curriculum Review Team, with educators from across BC, provided feedback and input to the working draft. The ministry conducted further research and consultation with Physical Education experts. Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

How was the Physical Education K to 7 IRP (2006) developed? Phase 3—Response Draft and Pilot Test: –Physical Education K to 7 Response Draft was posted online for public review and feedback from June to October Selected teachers from across BC also pilot tested the Response Draft from September to December The ministry revised the IRP based on the feedback gathered from public response and pilot teachers. Phase 4—Publication: –Final version of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP is expected to be available on the ministry web site during the 2006/2007 school year. Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the implementation schedule for Physical Education K to 7 (2006)? Physical Education K to 7 (English version only) available for use during the 2006/2007 school year Physical Education K to 7 English and French versions available for optional implementation September 2007 Physical Education K to 7 English and French versions fully implemented in September 2009 Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions

Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP (2006)

Components of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP (2006) Introduction Considerations for Program Delivery Prescribed Learning Outcomes Student Achievement –Key Elements –Full-Scale Achievement Indicators — by grade Full-Scale Achievement Indicators for Movement Skills for Any Grade — K to 7 Classroom Assessment Model Learning Resources Glossary Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Introduction provides general information about the curriculum, including overview of the curriculum—rationale, goals, and curriculum organizers table of the movement skills addressed by the curriculum a graphic organizer—Physical Education K to 7: At a Glance examples of activities within the five Activity Categories Physical Education K to 7—Concepts Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Information to help schools plan their programs, including Considerations for Program Delivery addressing local needs involving parents/guardians establishing a positive classroom climate confidentiality inclusion, equity and accessibility for all learners connections to other curricula working with the school and community working with the Aboriginal community information and communications technology copyright Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Prescribed Learning Outcomes legally mandated content standards required attitudes, skills, and knowledge what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of the grade expectations for all students Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Key Elements descriptions of content for each grade help determine the intended depth and breadth of prescribed learning outcomes by curriculum organizer and suborganizer can be used as a course overview or outline Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Achievement Indicators identify specific level of attitudes, skills, or knowledge in relation to a corresponding prescribed learning outcome one learning outcome can have several achievement indicators help guide classroom assessment suggested, not prescribed Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Full-Scale Achievement Indicators four levels: Emerging, Developing, Acquired, and Accomplished –Included by grade for each prescribed learning outcome –Also included for Movement Skills to be assessed at any grade suggested, not prescribed Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Full-Scale Achievement Indicators: Sample—Learning Outcome by Grade Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Full-Scale Achievement Indicators: Sample (Skills)—Movement Skills for Any Grade Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Classroom Assessment Model a series of units for each grade provided to help teachers plan classroom assessment addresses all of the prescribed learning outcomes for each grade includes a variety of assessment approaches to address a range of learning styles and to help students promote their own achievement suggestions only Part 2: A tour of the Physical Education K to 7 IRP

Learning Resources information about recommended learning resources (Grade Collections) for each grade web links for accessing current Grade Collection information –English Grade Collection –French Grade Collection

Glossary defines selected terms used in the IRP selected terms as they relate to the Physical Education K to 7 IRP (2006) not intended to be an exhaustive list of terminology related to physical education

For more information full text of all current Physical Education IRPs (including the K to 7 IRP in single grade segments) and other curriculum information is available at: