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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Creating a Positive Social-Emotional Climate in Your Elementary Physical Education Program
Gagnon, Amy G.
Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, v29 n3 p21-27 2016
Creating a positive social-emotional climate must be the backbone of a quality elementary physical education program. The need to belong, have friends, and feel emotionally safe are basic needs everyone has, but meeting these needs in the classroom can be challenging at times. Strategies regarding how to implement a positive social-emotional climate, examples, and reasons for its importance will be provided in this article.
Descriptors: Elementary School Curriculum, Physical Education, Social Development, Emotional Development, Affective Objectives, Educational Strategies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Positive Attitudes, Behavior Modification, Safety Education, Role Models, Competition, Teamwork
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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