A Sense of Connection: Toward Social Constructivist Physical Education

By Laura Azzarito, Catherine D. Ennis. 2003

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Pedagogical principles that support the prioritisation of meaningful experiences in physical education: conceptual and practical considerations (2021, background): “An emphasis on meaningful experiences through democratic approaches entails (a) attention to inclusivity (Azzarito and Ennis 2003; Walseth, Engebretsen, and Elvebakk 2018) and (b) opportunities for pupils to contribute to individual and collective decision-making regarding their learning (Dewey…”
‘We had to do intelligent thinking during recent PE’: students’ and teachers’ experiences of assessment for learning in post‐primary physical education (2010, background): “…a social constructivist foundation with AfL in that it encourages teachers ‘to shift from their conceptualizations of learning away from the isolated performance of skills to the understanding of learning as a social construct situated in specific learning contexts’ (Azzarito and Ennis 2003, 195).”
Meaningful Experiences in Physical Education and Youth Sport: A Review of the Literature (2017, background): “…between their current physical education and sport experiences and future aspects of daily living outside of the school or community setting (Azzarito & Ennis, 2003; Enright & O’Sullivan, 2010; Erhorn, 2014; Kinchin & O’Sullivan, 2003; Leonard, 2014a; Leonard & McShane-Hellenbrand, 2012).”