The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)
Our purpose is to engage in conversations with those enacting Meaningful Physical Education (research, practice and everything in between). Part of the LAMPE (learning about MPE) project, our goals for the podcast are as follows.
1) Through conversation and discussion, explore the whys, hows and whats of Meaningful PE in a variety of contexts.
2) Seek to understand the underpinnings and outcomes of prioritizing meaningful experiences in physical education.
3) Share a variety of perspectives on the theory and practice of Meaningful PE for growth and learning.
4) Help ensure that the evolving framework for Meaningful PE is accessible, available and adaptable.
The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)
Bonus: Contextualizing Instruction to Promote Meaning in PE w/ Spencer Briggs
Spencer Briggs is a former physical education (PE) teacher with five years of international teaching experience in Sweden and Australia. He completed his Master’s degree at Brock University (Ontario, Canada) in 2022, where his research explored the professional transition from classroom PE teacher to teacher educator through the lenses of teacher identity and self-compassion. Spencer has served as an executive board member on the PHE Canada Research Council for the past two years. He is currently entering the final year of his Ph.D. program. His research interests include Meaningful Physical Education (MPE), with a particular focus on how teachers can support students in transferring their learning and physical activity beyond the PE classroom, as well as promoting well-being for both teachers and students. Outside of academia, Spencer enjoys spending time outdoors—running, cycling, hiking, skiing, and relaxing at the cottage in the summer.
Show Notes
- Learning About Meaningful Physical Education
- Silseth and Erstad (2018) - Connecting to the Outside: Cultural Resources Teachers Use When Contextualizing Instruction
- Planning for Meaningful Experiences that Extend Beyond the Classroom - PHE Canada Slide Deck w/ Spencer, Rosie Kott, Rachel Roper & Ty
- Connect with Spencer on LinkedIn
Thanks to Isaiah Gleddie for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!