MYP Cat 2 Physical Health and Education – Kellen Benard

I went to Barcelona for a MYP Category 2 Physical Health and Education (PHE) workshop.  I had the opportunity to connect with many other Physical and Health teachers about the ins and outs of PHE assessment, discussing our varying PE philosophies and program focuses.

One challenge we face as PHE teachers in the MYP is the balance between skill/performance based assessments and written assessments such as reflections.  A main topic of discussion during the workshop was different ways we can strike this balance and still uphold the standards of our PE program and the MYP.

Overall, I have returned with a stronger knowledge and increased confidence of how to accurately write task-specific clarifications and effectively construct a statement of inquiry so it flows along with the key, global, and related concepts of the MYP.