An Introduction and Deconstruction of the Meta P.E-3

Citation

Murray A (2014) An Introduction and Deconstruction of the Meta P.E-3. 2014 NAKHE Collaborative Conference, San Diego, CA, USA International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, Special Edition (25), pp. 9-13, Art. No.: 1. https://www.nakhe.org/journal-archives.html

Abstract
A new practical autonomy building approach through the instruction and acquisition of psychomotor skills is now functioning as an instructional affordance within education settings (Figure 1. Murray, 2008). Patented and manufactured in the US, this practical and explicit pedagogical tool follows a three step sequence and explicitly uses the learning domains as they pertain to physical literacy (Whitehead, 2010). In so doing, the deliberate pursuit of a higher order thinking process to attain and understand a healthful lifestyle with the acquired motor comprehension and competency is initiated. This is intended to provide the individual with the competency and awareness to maintain their future-based healthy endeavors when beyond the educational setting. The current paper deconstructs the new approach (progressed from a piloted paper-pencil method and employed in two countries) and its practical instruction as a learning tool for educators and learners. This formal introduction of the field based instrument intentionally precedes a supportive research series conducted within the public school setting (N = 1000) in South Texas in regards to physical education (P.E.) curriculum and structured physical activity (p.a.) time in schools across West London with pupils (N =800) spanning from elementary through secondary years. A brief overview of metacognition is presented.

Notes
Acknowledgement to Professor Michael Metzler This (doctoral) work underpins the imbedded practice of scaffolding metacognition through physically active learning. The new pedagogy (META-PE-3) requires to be integrated into a physical skill (such as learning to sort colours with building blocks in early years, learning to walk across line/beam with control using fundamental skills through movement concepts, into more complex and dynamic skills for advanced motor skill acquisition through varied settings. This is the precursor to the PE instructional model (Murray and Napper-Owen, 2021). • Murray A.M., Napper-Owen G. (2021). Metacognition, the METAPE-3, a New Instructional Model for Physical Education. In: Peters M.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Teacher Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1179-6_421-1 The developed instructional model (with my doctoral mentor and friend Dr Gloria Napper-Owen) was shared with, and reflective of feedback from the eminent, and our cherished friend Professor Michael W. Metzler. Please find Mike's tribute here: https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2022-0263

Journal
International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education: Volume Special Edition, Issue 25

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Dr Alison Murray

Lecturer (Primary Ed.- Health&Wellbeing), Education