Join Professor Dawn Penney from Edith Cowan University to explore mixed-ability class groupings in physical education.

While there is extensive international literature on different forms of ability grouping in physical education, particularly streaming by competency, mixed-ability classes has attracted comparatively little research attention.

Dawn’s research looks at the complexities and potential inequities that can result in mixed-ability groupings in PE classes. This presentation will look at the importance of grouping strategies in shaping understanding of ability in PE and influencing students’ opportunities for learning and participation.

DETAILS
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
Time: 5 – 6.30pm
Venue: Canberra Grammar School, Primary School, 15 Alexander Street, Red Hill  ACT

PRESENTER

Professor Dawn Penney
Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University
Adjunct Professor of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, Monash University
Visiting Professor, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Dawn is recognised internationally as a leading figure in Health and Physical Education research whose work has advanced understandings of policy, pedagogical practices and equity in education and sport. Dawn has worked with teachers, coaches, schools, sport organisations, government agencies and curriculum authorities in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Korea, in collaborative research and evaluation projects designed to improve the provision of health and physical education, physical activity and sport for young people.  Dawn first joined ACHPER in 1996, has been a member of Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, and WA branches, and is a passionate advocate for HPE and all professionals working to advance quality and equity. Outside of work she is a keen participant in endurance sports.