Review: Alberta Education’s Draft K-6 Physical Education
The Healthy Schools Lab looks at the structure and usability of the draft curriculum, omissions in this curriculum, and the lack of transparency in the consultation process.
Healthy School Labs includes: Doug Gleddie, PhD University of Alberta Dr. Gleddie is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta and Associate Dean, Graduate Studies. His research areas include: narratives of physical education, school sport, physical literacy praxis, meaningful physical education and teacher education. Hayley Morrison, PhD University of Alberta Dr. Morrison’s research, teaching and expertise is on inclusive physical and health education. She works with pre- and in-service teachers and educational assistants to support inclusive health and physical education experiences for all students. Lauren Sulz, PhD University of Alberta Dr. Sulz is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the U of A. Her research focuses on comprehensive school health, whole-child education, and physical and health literacy. Dr. Sulz teaches physical education and health education curriculum and pedagogy courses to preservice teachers.
The Healthy Schools Lab looks at the structure and usability of the draft curriculum, omissions in this curriculum, and the lack of transparency in the consultation process.