Every Student Wins in New TEAMMATES Physical Education Class
The high school is trying out a new program where students with a lot of athletic ability help those with disabilities eager to participate in physical education activities.
There's no "I" in TEAMMATES — but there certainly is a lot more participation now in gym class at the high school because of it. Stow-Munroe Falls High School teachers Tim Viscuso and Peggy Peters noticed that in phys ed classes not everyone had the chance to showcase their individual abilities. Classes were divided — think the first and last picked student for the dodge ball team. To combat this, the teachers decided to turn routine physical education instruction into a new form of learning through TEAMMATES where students of all abilities work together, relying on each other to bring out the best of everyone’s abilities. "Mrs. Peters and I both participated in sports as kids and have a coaching background. We understand that on a …
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Amanda Harnocz
8:49 am on Saturday, December 1, 2012
Thanks for offering some perspective from someone who was involved in the program. more ›