New Teacher Best Practices

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Teachers create an environment that is inclusive and supportive of all students, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or physical ability. Such differences are acknowledged, appreciated and respected. Is this appropriate or inappropriate?

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Appropriate

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Teachers routinely leave classes unsupervised to perform other tasks (e.g., cutting grass, watching game tapes, talking on the phone). Is this appropriate or inappropriate?

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Inappropriate

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The physical education environment supports highly skilled children more fully than children with less skill development (e.g., posters on display are predominantly of male professional athletes from the “major” sports). Is this appropriate or inappropriate?

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Inappropriate

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Teachers intentionally select activities that represent a culturally diverse environment (e.g., dances and games from around the world).

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Appropriate

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Are human-target games (dodge ball) and/or drills that allow aggressive behavior toward other students permitted?

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Inappropriate

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Activities are selected carefully to ensure that they match students’ ability levels and are safe for all students, regardless of ability level.

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Appropriate

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Students behave appropriately because they fear receiving a poor grade or other “punishment” if they don’t follow the teacher’s rules. Is this behavior appropriate or inappropriate?

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Inappropriate

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Activities are identified as more appropriate for girls or boys (e.g., dance is for girls, football is for boys).

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Inappropriate

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Children with disabilities sit out, keep score or become spectators.

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Inappropriate

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No adaptations are made for overweight students (e.g., they’re required to run the same distance at the same pace as fit children, all students are required to perform identical numbers of situps and pushups) and/or they are marginalized as those who “can’t do it.” Is this approach appropriate or inappropriate?

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Inappropriate