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Physical education is a performance based class and participation is essential. At the middle school level, Coach Finn is having a hard time getting the girls in his class to participate. He has explained to them that their grade will reflect their participation or their lack of participation. Usually, the girls will participate for a brief period of time before they lose interest again. What are some ways to encourage participation from all individuals?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Often times girls do not want to participate in certain physical activities that they do not enjoy. Try asking the students what they would enjoy participating in as a physical activity. If the students respond with some valid suggestions then try working them into the class to keep students engaged. If the boys and the girls are assigned the same activity, Coach Finn could consider assigning a different activity for each gender to differentiate instruction in PE class. This might also encourage more participation from girls and keep all students engaged.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution. When students get to make a choice they are more likely to participate.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:22 pm
Rated By: SuGaNe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great idea! Assigning different activities based on gender allows both sides to feel comfortable and confident.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:18 pm
Rated By: Lauren Hill
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that student feedback could help solve this problem.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:09 pm
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with giving them a choice. Maybe set up three different activities instead of focusing on just their gender. An example would be having the court. Have the option to play basketball, tennis table, or maybe a jump rope station.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:50 am
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. Asking students for suggestions of activities they would enjoy participating in is a great solution.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:00 am
Rated By: SegaHu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree and would do this myself. Hear from the class and incorporate their needs and wants.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 11:10 pm
Rated By: yVuLyR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree differentiated instruction is sometimes a great idea in helping to get certain groups of students to be engaged
Rated On: October 22, 2014 1:11 am
Rated By: Thomas Anderson
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this solution. I think asking this girls what they are interested in is a good strategy and can give the teacher some perspective of how to engage those students.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 2:00 pm
Rated By: uVataS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree! If they like doing it and are interested then they are more likely to participate.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 12:29 am
Rated By: XaSaPe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: great solution
Rated On: October 8, 2017 4:05 am
Rated By: Gapasa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that giving the students input and options is a good idea.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:06 am
Rated By: eGabez
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a very good way to respond to this situation. I would definitely do this.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 8:04 pm
Rated By: sadaze
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that if there are different activities for the girls to choose from, they would be more likely to participate. This allows them to decide which activity they enjoy most. I think it might be hard to do an activity that every girl likes.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 6:15 pm
Rated By: Mutyre
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think asking the students was a well-rounded solution.
Rated On: October 31, 2021 7:48 pm
Rated By: yhedyZ