#22 - How to Plan an Unforgettable Field Day | Drew Burris

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch self-paced graduate courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.

 

My guest today is Drew Burris, an award-winning physical education teacher in Missouri with 14 years of teaching experience and a passion for creating memorable learning experiences for his students. Drew currently teaches PreK–2nd grade at Ridge View Elementary and is well known in the PE community through his online presence, professional development work, and national recognition as Missouri’s 2021 SHAPE Elementary PE Teacher of the Year.

 

In this episode, Drew and I discuss:

• What the weeks leading up to field day look like for him and his students
• The impact of using standards-based social skills in the lead-up lessons
• The benefits of organizing your event around a unifying theme
• How to recruit and manage volunteers effectively
• Tips for balancing fun and structure so everyone feels successful

 

Whether you’re a first-time organizer or a field day veteran, this episode is packed with tips and ideas to help make your event a highlight of the school year.

 

Resources

X: @project_physed 

YouTube: @ProjectPhysEd

Website: projectphysed.weebly.com 

 

Distinguished PE has officially launched new self-paced courses! You can take them for graduate credits, for hours toward renewing your teaching license, or simply for your own professional growth and reflection.

Each course aligns with a chapter from the book Distinguished Physical Education and provides opportunities for authentic, job-embedded learning.

 

The following three credit, self-paced courses are now available:

DPE 101: Promoting Inclusivity and Engagement

DPE 102: High Expectations for Student Behavior

DPE 103: Optimizing Use of Space and Resources

DPE 104: Standards-Based Content and Language Objectives

DPE 105: Assessing Students’ Progress and Understanding

 

You can earn three graduate-level credits for each course (15 total if you complete all five) through Colorado State University Pueblo, which can help teachers move over on their pay scale in many districts. These credits can also be used toward a Masters Degree at CSU!

If you’re looking for renewal hours, each one offers up to 100 hours toward your teaching license.

To learn more or get registered, email gary@distinguishedpe.com or head over to www.distinguishedpe.com and click on Virtual Courses.

 

Looking for more? Visit the DPE Linktree to:
• Buy the book
• Sign up for the DPE Virtual Course
• Grab DPE merch

 

Podcast and Distinguished Physical Education Logos created by Alex Stone.