This semester I was placed at Buffalo Public School #4. This is the first time that I have ever set foot in a Buffalo Public School, and it was an eye opener. In the past I have been spoiled with schools like Amherst, Williamsville and Lancaster. It wasn't until now, where I really started to begin to see the major differences in the two districts.
Aside from the differences, I really enjoy my time there. The kids are a little rowdy but it keeps it interesting. Much of their curriculum is based on traditional sports like Football ,Baseball, and Basketball. This is ok, but I do feel that it is important to diversify our lessons. I think that by sticking with the same sports we leave out a large portion of the students who do want to participate but don't simply because they don't like the curriculum.
I hope to use this placement as a good opportunity to expose some of the students to a number of games that they might enjoy playing now, and throughout their life.
Donovan,
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how different schools are moving from district to district isn't it? We have much of the same in Ontario.
I agree that PE teachers need to diversify their lessons to accomodate all types of students. In Ontario, we have specific courses in Weight Lifting, Outdoor Education, and even some sports are receiving an entire semester of focus.
How prevalent is this in Buffalo? Are there differences from district to district this way too?
Good luck this semester.