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In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, we dive into common questions from educators about Standards-Based Report Cards. Using an AI tool we discuss how to align PE assessments with standards, ways to clearly communicate student progress to families, and strategies for making grading more meaningful. Plus, we shares tips for managing challenges like limited class time and diverse student abilities—all while keeping the focus on student growth! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! https://www.thepespecialist.com/podcast/standards-based-report-cards-examples-from-pe-class-podcast/ Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, Ben breaks down questions from Instagram. The questions involve coping with stress, dealing with behaviors, lesson closures and more! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, Ben and Marcus explore a variety of questions from member forums and Instagram. Hopefully you find some resources for dealing with behaviors, sub plans, and lesson structure! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
BEN LANDERS loves teaching Physical Education. The passion that started in 2007 in South Carolina has developed into something very special. Not only does he teach K-5 P.E. to a school of 500 kids at River Springs Elementary, but he has served many PE teachers across the world with his creation of THE PE SPECIALIST. Developed in 2014, Landers started putting all of his work through video into a business model that offered a membership in 2016. His presence on YouTube and Instagram has produced a large community of PE teachers across the world. The buy-in to Ben is easy. It was for me. Today we get an inside look at Ben's journey. While he may not be from Sacramento, this 16-year P.E. teacher has a lot to offer in today's episode!HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Ben Landers | "Having used his material when I was a P.E. teacher in my final five years (2015-2020), it was an honor to have Ben join us to help pull the curtain back on such a fun profession."Our Connection | I came across Ben's work in 2015 when I attended a P.E. Conference in Sacramento. Once I logged onto his website at THEPESPECIALIST.COM, I was all in. His material and resources helped me take the P.E. program at St. Michael's in Carmichael, CA to another level.The video version of this episode is ALSO AVAILABLE on YOUTUBE. Check it out and be sure to SUBSCRIBE (this will allow you to get notified of ALL new ETB episodes as they are released) -- ETB with Ben LandersJust realized that the one question I forgot to ask - being that Ben is from South Carolina ... has he ever been to California?ENJOY THE TALKING STORY!
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, Ben and Marcus dive into a variety of questions from members, Twitter, and emails. You can find anything from Staying Organized, Small Spaces Activities, Program Advocacy to ways of keeping lesson fun! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, Ben and Marcus discuss using technology in PE class. We share advice on how to incorporate technology and some applications we enjoy using in our teaching! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
Ben Landers is a K-12 certified Physical Education teacher at River Springs Elementary in South carolina and has been teaching K-5th PE since 2007. He has completed the National Board Certification in PE and also has a Masters in Education from Southern Wesleyan University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of South Carolina. Ben also serves as a Clinical Model Teacher for the University of South Carolina, helping to mentor future Physical Education teachers as part of their graduation requirement. Ben started this website ThePEspecialist.com in 2014 in an effort to provide an amazing resource for teachers. He has a passion for kids and teaching quality physical education lessons that will empower students to be the best they can be. Being a PE teacher is such a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the kids that you teach, but his hope is to also impact more students by providing resources and ideas to teachers. The reason he started this website is to share knowledge, inspire teachers, add value to the Phys Ed community and help solve some of the problems that teachers are struggling within schools today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support
In Part III of Teaching During a Pandemic, Ben and Marcus shared tips for face to face instruction. They discuss games, activities, and mindset as we navigate students returning to the gym. Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
On this episode of The Phys Ed Q & A Show, Ben and Marcus are continuing their discussion on teaching during a pandemic. Part II covers tips for virtual instruction and some classroom activity ideas. Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
Ben and Marcus are back with tips of how to "Teach On" during the pandemic. They discuss routines, procedures, and their overall mindset on this episode of The Phys Ed Q & A Show! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
Ben Landers is a K-12 certified Physical Education teacher and has been teaching K-5th PE since 2007. Ben started the website ThePEspecialist.com in 2014 in an effort to provide an amazing resource for teachers. He has a passion for kids and teaching quality physical education lessons that will empower students to be the best they can be. Being a PE teacher is such a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the kids that you teach, but his hope is to also impact more students by providing resources and ideas to teachers.Listen to find out Ben's top 3 games, technology uses, and classroom management strategies. Also learn about Ben's passion for mentoring and how his faith influences the way he teaches. I had a great time talking with Ben and learning more about him, I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to subscribe/share/review this if you liked it, thank you!Episode Timeline:1:05 - Top 3 Favorite PE Games7:10 - Top 3 Uses of Technology11:00 - Top 3 Classroom Management Strategies16:15 - How Ben got started in PE25:30 - How Ben's faith influences his career34:00 - Mentoring through Ezekiel Ministries40:45 - Keeping this fun and engaging44:00 - The importance of self-reflection47:00 - Why are high school PE students disengaged in class?55:00 - Book recommendation(s)Books:The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan HeathNo Standing Around in My Gym by J.D. HughesMentors:J.D. Hughes - @jdhughes_pe2themaxJoey Feith - @phys_educatorJarrod Robinson - @thepegeekYou can check out Ben's E-course's on PE Central at the links below:My Favorite Apps for Teaching Phys EDA complete overview of all my favorite apps used while teaching and a video tutorial showing you how to use each app step by stepPhys Ed Hacks: Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Classroom Management in PE ClassA complete overview of all of the management systems that will help you hold kids responsible and provide clear expectations and consequences for students - leaving you with more time and energy to TEACH!Secondary Resources:Physedagogy - https://physedagogy.com/Nathan Hornes - https://www.iphys-ed.com/ Dave Senecal https://twitter.com/pepaloozaMatt Pomeroy https://twitter.com/Physed_PomeroySarah Gietschier-Hartmanhttps://twitter.com/GHSaysRockChalkStephanie Sandino https://twitter.com/smsandinoJerry Honeycutt: https://twitter.com/honeycutt_pemovrs.org@wermovrsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/movrs)
Want tips on teaching Locomotor movements to your students? Listen to Ben and Marcus as they share some ideas on what they do for fundamental movements. From route practice to activities like "Lucky Square", all is discussed on this episode of The Phys Ed Q & A Show! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
The school year is about to begin, now what? Ben and Marcus discuss how they navigate through the first week of school with students. Listen as they describe what they cover in the first week and how to balance rules and procedures with activity time. Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
We are back! Season 2 is here! Ben and Marcus are kicking this second session off by discussing tips for the week before school starts. Listen as we give advice on to set yourself up for an awesome school year. Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
Bonus Episode! Don't worry...Ben and Marcus will be back to answer your question on Physical Education. I just wanted to share with you an interview I did with an awesome PE teacher Dave Carney! We discuss Physical Education, teaching, and life. Hope you enjoy! In This Episode Ben and Dave Discuss: How Ben got started in PE Where Ben and Dave get the motivation to create resources for others Overview of the Conflict Corner Some of our favorite activities Some of our favorite folks to follow on social media Some of our favorite podcasts Some of our favorite books Some of our Goals for the future How we maintain Work Life Balance You can find Dave Carney "The Supersized PhysEd Podcast" at the link here! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
It's that time of year...Field Day! In this episode, Ben and Marcus discuss tips, tricks, and strategies they use for organizing and running a successful Field Day! We hope you enjoy the conversation. For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
One of our favorite units of the year! In this episode, Ben and Marcus dive into the world of Gymnastics! Listen with us as we discuss how we prepare, teach, and assess educational Gymnastics! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
We are excited to kick off part 2 of season 1 of the Phys Ed Q & A Show! In this episode, Ben and Marcus tackle Jump Roping in Physical Education. If you want to hear about tips to help your students become better jump ropers than check out this podcast! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
In this episode, Ben and Marcus discuss scope and sequence. They give tips on how to fit all the content in and what you can do to find material to teach in your gym. Take what you can use and trash what you don't want to use! Bring the energy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
Through his website, ThePESpecialist.com, Ben has been able to mentor hundreds of teachers worldwide and is a media wizard. In this episode we chat about the Conflict Corner, teaching procedures, and purposeful physical education.
Having trouble getting students to stop talking in class? In this episode, Ben and Marcus explore the different strategies they use to curb the talking and distraction in class. Hopefully, you can find something you can use in your classroom! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast) ! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
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(https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ben-Headshot-Profile-Pic.jpg) Ben Landers – The PE Specialist Ben started this website ThePEspecialist.com in 2014 in an effort to provide an amazing resource for teachers. He has a passion for kids and teaching quality physical education lessons that will empower students to be the best they can be. Being a PE teacher is such a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the kids that you teach, but his hope is to also impact more students through providing resources and ideas to teachers. The reason he started The PE Specialist is to share knowledge, inspire teachers, add value to the Phys Ed community and help solve some of the problems that teachers are struggling with in schools today. Ben Landers is a K-12 certified Physical Education teacher and has been teaching K-5th PE since 2007. He has completed National Board Certification in PE and also has a Masters in Education from Southern Wesleyan University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from University of South Carolina. Ben also serves as a Clinical Model Teacher for the University of South Carolina, helping to mentor future Physical Education teachers as part of their graduation requirement. Social Links: Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/thepespecialist) The Blog (http://thepespecialist.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/thepespecialist) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thepespecialist/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thePEspecialist/) Contact: thepespecialist.com/contact (https://www.thepespecialist.com/contact) Resource mentions: https://www.donorschoose.org/ (https://www.donorschoose.org/) twitter hashtags #physed #pegeeks The P.E Umbrella (https://www.educationonfire.com/072-the-pe-umbrella-with-ryan-ellis/) Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. For more information click here (https://www.educationonfire.com/national-association-for-primary-education/) Support this podcast
Kindergarten students can be difficult! We can help! In this episode, we give tips and ideas for what we do to handle Kindergarten students. We share our personal stories, management tips, and activities we use to provide high-level Physical Education to our students. For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast) ! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
Ben Landers is a K-12 certified Physical Education teacher and has been teaching K-5th PE since 2007. He has completed National Board Certification in PE and also has a Masters in Education from Southern Wesleyan University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from University of South Carolina. Ben also serves as a Clinical Model Teacher for the University of South Carolina, helping to mentor future Physical Education teachers as part of their graduation requirement. Ben started this website ThePEspecialist.com in 2014 in an effort to provide an amazing resource for teachers. He has a passion for kids and teaching quality physical education lessons that will empower students to be the best they can be. Being a PE teacher is such a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the kids that you teach, but his hope is to also impact more students through providing resources and ideas to teachers. The reason he started this website is to share knowledge, inspire teachers, add value to the Phys Ed community and help solve some of the problems that teachers are struggling with in schools today. https://www.pecentral.org/index.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support
Need tips on nailing the perfect job interview? In this episode, we give tips to teachers about putting their best foot forward in a job interview. We share our personal experiences and the tools we use to stand out amongst the other candidates. For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast) ! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
This is a test episode for our Upcoming Physed Q & A Podcast! We will be discussing lots of common questions around the field of Physical Education. We will be providing thoughts, resources and insights that will help PE Teachers grow and become better educators. Conversation by: Ben Landers and Marcus Nellems Show Notes available at: ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast
Ben Landers is a K-12 certified Physical Education teacher and has been teaching K-5th Phys Ed since 2007. He has completed National Board Certification in PE and also has a Masters in Education from Southern Wesleyan University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from University of South Carolina. Ben also serves as a Clinical Model Teacher for the University of South Carolina, helping to mentor future Physical Education teachers as part of their graduation requirement. Ben started this website ThePEspecialist.com in 2014. He has a passion for kids and teaching quality physical education lessons that will empower students to be the best they can be. Being a PE teacher is such a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the kids that you teach, but his hope is to also impact more students through providing resources and ideas to teachers. The reason he started this website is to share knowledge, inspire teachers, add value to the Phys Ed community and help solve some of the problems that teachers are struggling with in schools today. www.thepespecialist.com
SHAPE America's Podcast - Professional Development for Health & Physical Education Teachers
What are your goals for your school year? What new things are you implementing / adding to your curriculum or program? How do you reflect as an educator? What's in your Action Pack? An Action Pack includes, goals for your school year, new things that you are adding to your curriculum or program, self-care, and how you reflect as an educator. Join SHAPE America Podcast Host, Stephanie Sandino, as she interviews Physical Educator, Ben Landers, and finds out what's in Ben's Action Plan. Guest: Ben Landers is a husband, dad, creative adventurer and passionate physical education teacher. He's in his 11th year of teaching K-5th Elementary PE and resides in sunny SC. He's got a few degrees and certifications, but his proudest professional accomplishment is the creation of his PE teacher resource site ThePEspecialist.com He's super blessed and grateful to be a part of the incredible Physed community and work a job that is such a blast. He loves getting a little bit better each day at the art of teaching and sees having the opportunity to impact the lives of awesome students as a huge gift. You can follow Ben on Twitter @thepespecialist