#PEChat Archive

Every other Monday, thousands of physical educators from around the world take part in an online Twitter chat on topics relating to #physed. The community votes for the topic and community members moderate the chat. The result is an amazing professional development opportunity called #PEChat.

Monday November 27, 2017
7:00 PM EST

  • participatechat Nov 27 @ 7:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #PEChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/TMLGkWP8xG
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Alright, let’s do this! Welcome to tonight’s #pechat on “Effective Language & Phrasing In #PhysEd”! 💪
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:03 PM EST
    I’m Joey Feith (⬅that’s me in the picture) and I’ll be moderating the Eastern Time portion of the chat for the next hour! #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:03 PM EST
    If you’re new to #pechat, here’s a 101 video to help get your started: https://t.co/ynZdPOfigt
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Basically, I’ll be asking questions (Qs) to help spark discussion. Feel free to share your answers (As) in tidy fashion (Q1➡A1). #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Most importantly, don’t be shy to share your ideas, experiences, and opinions and don’t forget to use the #pechat hashtag in your tweets!
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Sound good? Let’s do this! 🙌 #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Q0. What’s your name, where are you from, and what were your students learning today? #pechat #rollcall
  • MrMyersPE Nov 27 @ 7:09 PM EST
    A0 Cody Myers, Northwest Ohio, supersetting while weight lifting(how and why) #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:09 PM EST
    A0. I’m Joey, I teach at @StGeorgesMtl here in Montreal, 🇨🇦. G1 worked on catching/tossing, G3 on health-related fitness components, G2 on gymnastics sequences. #pechat
    In reply to @StGeorgesMtl
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:10 PM EST
    Good to have you here, Cody! Which grade levels do you teach? #pechat
    In reply to @MrMyersPE
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:13 PM EST
    Q1. Why should educators make an effort to be mindful of the words they use when teaching? #pechat
  • MrArmstrongHK Nov 27 @ 7:16 PM EST
    Wonderfully informative from two educational legends! Having just spent time training with @pilly66 at @appecasia, this podcast really helped consolidate the knowledge I had about instructional strategies for games as well as timely feedback. #pechat #physed #edu Thx @andyvasily
  • hatchdw Nov 27 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A1: Children come to school and #afterschool from so many backgrounds and histories... misinterpretation is a challenge. Tone plays an important role too. #PEChat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:19 PM EST
    A1. Words carry a huge amount of power. Be careless in the way we choose our words can have all kinds of negative impacts on our students learning and/or their well-being in class. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:20 PM EST
    Great point! Student experiences/situations create a filter through which seemingly harmless messages can become distorted. We need to be aware of that as we communicate with them. #pechat
    In reply to @hatchdw
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:23 PM EST
    A1. We need to be mindful that students come from different experiences/situations than us, and those experiences/situations influence how messages are interpreted. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:24 PM EST
    Q2. What does it mean to be an effective communicator as a teacher? #pechat
  • Strube_PE Nov 27 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A1. I come from the elementary level and the importance of positive communication with Ss is huge in helping build confidence and relationships. Some students may not have someone in their lives to do this. #pechat
  • MrMyersPE Nov 27 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A1 Being mindful with word choice allows me to build rapport and develop trust with students. The old phrase sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me is far from the truth especially at the level I teach! Words DO hurt #pechat
  • hatchdw Nov 27 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A2: Truly listening... which means sometimes slowing down a bit. #PEChat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:29 PM EST
    A2. I believe that being an effective communicator means delivering a message that is clear, concise, and understood by the students. It also means tailoring that message to meet different students’ needs. #pechat
  • Strube_PE Nov 27 @ 7:31 PM EST
    A2. Short and sweet is what comes to me. The gym is an exciting place for most Ss so the importance of clearly communicating rules and expectations in a short amount of time is key. It’s also great to do a quick recall at the end before starting. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:35 PM EST
    Q3. How do we make sure that we are choosing language that is effective in our teaching? #pechat
  • MrMyersPE Nov 27 @ 7:37 PM EST
    A2. An effective communicator is able to eliminate the “grey area” when working with students. They are clear and concise with expectations, rountines and procedures. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:37 PM EST
    A3. Tried to reflect on this before the chat started up. Here is what I came up with. #pechat
  • Strube_PE Nov 27 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A3. Meaningful and encouraging comments go along way with Ss. When teaching new skills some Ss might get it right away and others might struggle. Encouragement is important to help keep those Ss engaged and motivated to achieve the skills. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:41 PM EST
    Does every student want/need to be encouraged in the same way? If not, what would be some examples of different needs? #pechat
    In reply to @Strube_PE
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A3.a “Keep It Simple”: Try to say less (I’m terrible at this). Saying less forces you to pick the “right” words, puts the subject at the forefront of the conversation, and helps avoid confusion in your teaching. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A3.b “Keep It Positive”: Not in a “good job” way, but more in the types of words you use. Instead of “but”, say “and”. Instead of “have to”, say “get to” #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:45 PM EST
    A3.c “Know Your Students”: Kind of the golden rule of teaching, knowing your students - what they like, what they don’t like, what’s going on in their life - can help you pick words that will have a greater impact and motivate them in your lessons. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:46 PM EST
    A3.d “Know Your Stuff”: Having a strong understanding of the content you are trying to teach will make it easier for you to break it down and present it in different ways so that you can meet the needs of different learners. #pechat
  • MrMyersPE Nov 27 @ 7:47 PM EST
    Communicating w/ student’s previous year PE teacher is an effective way to keep language/terminology similar when teaching specific content. Creating a common language throughout all levels of the PE department has been extremely beneficial to our PE program. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:48 PM EST
    A3.e “Know Your Goal”: By knowing where you are trying to take students (i.e. what mastery of the lesson’s outcomes can look like), you can ensure that you are using language that is always guiding them in the right direction. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:48 PM EST
    Q4. What are examples of times where you have felt the power (positive or negative) of words in your teaching? #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:52 PM EST
    A4. Recently completed a G3 dance unit. Whole time we talked about “our awesome music video” and our “music video premier”. Lots of students who have YouTube accounts in class. Loved the idea of making a HQ video in PE. Had zero issues with engagement #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:56 PM EST
    A4. Also, telling students that #physed will help them develop “the knowledge, understandings, and skills (KUD) they need to live as many ADVENTURES in life” is way more motivating to lil kids that “the KUD you need to make sure you don’t die of disease at a young age”. #pechat
  • EduGladiators Nov 27 @ 7:56 PM EST
    💥#EduGladiators is BACK💥 this SATURDAY with a {NEW} Series: Making an Impact! Join us as @Dr_Bedden leads the convo on Professional Standards: Impact on School Leadership! #BadgeChatK12 #formativechat #plearnchat #impactmatters #PEChat #kyadminchat #DubChat #engsschat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:56 PM EST
    Q5. Based on tonight’s chat, what actions do you plan on taking in order to communicate in ways that are more effective in your teaching? #pechat
  • MrMyersPE Nov 27 @ 7:56 PM EST
    A4. After teaching a lesson on leadership & how critical it is 2 have an above the line response when dealing with any event. I hear Ss saying to each other “that is a below the line response” or “that’s an auto pilot response” press pause & use an above the line response #pechat
    • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:48 PM EST
      Q4. What are examples of times where you have felt the power (positive or negative) of words in your teaching? #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:58 PM EST
    A5. I want to continue to take the time to choose my words purposefully when I teach. That starts with a clear understanding of a) what I want to say and b) where I’m trying to lead my students. #pechat
  • AaronBeighle Nov 27 @ 7:59 PM EST
    A4. I would say this is a better way to sell PA to kids and adults. #physed #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith