Exploring the importance of physical learning in our classrooms

In the third episode of our Critical Curriculum podcast series, hosts Andria Zafriakou and Naranee Ruthra-Rajan chat to Simon Pittman and Bryn Llewellyn about the importance of physical movement in school, highlighting the benefits and providing strategies to get your students moving more. Despite being popular with students, the amount of physical activity children participate in at school is declining dramatically, including dance and PE, due to lack of access and loss of funding. Research suggests that physical movement in schools not only tackles inactivity and obesity levels but also impacts positively on academic performance. Simon and Bryn provide examples of how their work with young people overcomes barriers teachers face such as lack of time and fear of how to get started, demonstrating how incorporating simple movement can be done in classrooms safely with purpose and meaning. No matter the subject you teach, this podcast will provide you with inspiration for using creative movement games for teamwork, critical thinking skills, memory, listening and understanding concepts such as literacy, mathematical patterns and spelling; with advice for teachers in building an environment for physical learning through accessible and simple tasks to empower your students.Thank you for listening, Critical Curriculum is a podcast series created by A New Direction.Please do share this with your networks and for any feedback/comments you can reach us by emailing [email protected] out more about the work A New Direction do by visiting www.anewdirection.org.ukStay up to date with the latest: Instagram: www.instagram.com/anewdirection_ldn Twitter: www.twitter.com/A_New_Direction YouTube: www.youtube.com/ANewDirectionLtd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/a-new-direction-london Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.anewdirection.org.uk/subscribe