What is new and different about the PDHPE K-10 syllabus?
The new syllabus is written around different strands, 5 propositions, new skills and skill domains and new content structure. This requires new ways of thinking and delivering units of work built around evidence based big ideas and concepts.
Is PDHPE content heavy?
PDHPE is definitely content heavy and there are a lot of lists that you’re going to need to remember whether it’s a list of different principles, relevant factors, types of training, steps in a process and so on basically forever 🤷♀️ .
What is a good grade in Year 8?
New GCSEs and New Grading 8 A*/A A grade 8 is a low A* or high A. 7 A A grade 7 is a low or mid A. 6 B A grade 6 is a high B. 5 B/C A grade 5 is a low B ort high C.
How much homework should a year 8 get in Australia?
Students in Years 7 and 8 should aim to do up to one hour of homework per weekday. For students in Year 9 and 10 between one and two hours a day is reasonable. If you’re in Years 11 and 12 then studying for 2 hours per day is a good amount of time to aim for.
How much homework should a Year 7 be doing?
About an hour to an hour and a half is usual in Years 7 and 8, rising to two to three hours in Years 10 and 11. A study of children’s homework habits around the world found that British pupils do an average 4.9 hours per week.
What competencies are embedded in the years 7–10 syllabus?
The following key competencies are embedded in the PDHPE Years 7–10 Syllabus to enhance student learning. Students develop skills in collecting, analysing and organising information in specific health and physical activity contexts. The syllabus requires students to synthesise ideas and information, draw conclusions and present findings.
How does the syllabus assist the integration of skills?
The syllabus assists the integration of skills by providing Stage 4 and 5 outcomes that relate to each skill (p 13). In addition, the skills are embedded in the content for each strand in the descriptions of what students are to learn to do. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Years 7–10 Syllabus
What policies should teachers consider when developing PDHPE programs?
However, in developing programs teachers need to take into consideration relevant systems policies concerning specific areas of PDHPE content, eg child protection and drug education.
How is movement skill assessed in PDHPE?
In PDHPE, the assessment of movement skill requires observation and judgement of performance, behaviour and interaction in activities as they occur. In assessment of movement, performances can be judged holistically or analytically or both.