Abstract
This paper critically analyzes a community collaborative approach for implementing Health and Physical Education (HPE) lessons within Gippsland primary schools (Victoria, Australia). The rural community collaborations reflected upon are embedded within the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) ‘School Centres for Teaching Excellence’ (SCTE) initiative and are timely with the current curriculum reform in Health and Physical Education. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on and share the experiential learning offered where the curriculum is relevant, engaging, contemporary, physically active, enjoyable and developmentally appropriate for all stakeholders; namely university pre-service teachers, primary school children and primary teachers. It is envisaged that through sharing the various dynamics involved in a SCTE program, educators may benefit and subsequently consider the suitability and possibility of establishing similar collaborations within their context.
DOI
10.1080/18377122.2013.836770
Publication Date
2013-11-01
Publication Title
Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education
Volume
4
Issue
3
Publisher
Routledge
ISSN
1837-7130
Embargo Period
2024-11-19
Additional Links
http://media.wix.com/ugd/842c5e_6ae1a68591b140f9b4c50a9f67dae154.pdf
Keywords
strength-based approach, schools, teacher education, partnerships, Health and Physical Education, community collaboration
First Page
249
Last Page
266
Recommended Citation
Lynch, T. (2013) 'School Centres for Teaching Excellence (SCTE): understanding new directions for schools and universities in Health and Physical Education', Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 4(3), pp. 249-266. Routledge: Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/18377122.2013.836770
