Ep. 80: Physical Engagement

Welcome to the 80s!!! It's hard to believe we've made it this far, but here we are, and what an episode to usher us in!In this episode, Brian and Kasey define "Physical Engagement," and discuss the importance of classroomAnd school environment.Although we disagree, the following are temporary definitions. Let us know what you think in the survey!Physical Environment: It is the built and natural environments—and the systemic factors that shape those environments— that interact with each other. It is the stage we set - or have - that impacts our learning. Physical Movement:Is the act of getting out of their chairs, stretching, walking around the room, stations, writing on the board or walking on treadmills in class.Physical Engagement:Is the direct connection between the physical movement of an activity and the objective of the lesson. Types of Engagement​Intellectual-”constructing new knowledge” with high order tasks​Physical-participating purposeful motion and physical activities​Cultural-various cultures feel accepted, the environment does not class with cultures or make particular cultures feel unwelcome. (careful not to just tell the stories of old dead white men) (help students identify lines where personal freedoms and societal ethics converge)​Behavioral-attend school, follow school expectations, do not infringe on the learning and rights of others. ​Emotional-feeling good while at school. (Procrastination is a result of avoiding bad feelings. Many students don’t do school work because they don’t feel good doing the work) remember how you made them feel​Social-ethically engage in the community, are welcoming and feel welcomed, Show Sponsors:Schurtz and Ties is sponsored by PeerDrivenPD, a teacher training platform that brings "candid conversations from some of the best classroom educators in the country." You can "get your training directly from the teachers in the trenches as current classroom teachers guide your professional learning with authentic insights and practical strategies you can try immediately." Check out ⁠⁠⁠PeerDrivenPD.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information, mention Schurtz and Ties, and get 10% off any purchase for one year!⁠⁠TeachBetter.com⁠⁠: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom."Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic:X (Twitter): SchurtzandTiesGmail: [email protected]#DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking