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The teaching continuum
... We then move from the general classroom to the inclusive physical education setting. Here we discuss a programme developed in Alberta called the Teaching Continuum (Bradford, Hickson, and Berg 2020), an interpretation of the theoretical understanding surrounding the Spectrum of Teaching Styles (Mosston 1966;Mosston and Ashworth 2008;Suesee, Hewitt, and Pill 2020). ...
... Hence, when planning for inclusive physical education learning environments, for example, many pedagogical considerations must be considered, including accessible, flexible curricula (UNESCO 2015). The Teaching Continuum (Bradford, Hickson, and Berg 2020) is an inclusive interpretation of the theoretical understanding surrounding the Spectrum of Teaching Styles (Mosston 1966;Mosston and Ashworth 2008;Suesee, Hewitt, and Pill 2020) currently being taught to PSTs in Alberta, Canada. ...
... Bradford and Hickson (2018) aimed to simplify the understanding of utilising various teaching styles in elementary school physical education. As GTs are immersed in teaching that extends well beyond physical education, it can be problematic for GTs, who may have received minimal, if any, inclusive physical education teacher education programming, to completely comprehend and effectively implement heavily researched theoretical frameworks into practice (Bradford, Hickson, and Berg 2020). Hence, the Teaching Continuum Bradford, Hickson, and Berg 2020) includes three general styles -Teacher as a Guide; Shared Guides; and Student Self-Guideand can serve as an inclusive, engaging, and effective framework for GTs when planning, delivering, and assessing inclusive physical education. ...
Teacher preparation in Canada benefits from innovative programming that supports vibrant, inclusive classrooms. We examine two Canadian-made programmes: The Three-Block Model of Universal Design for Learning, with particular focus on the social emotional learning block, and the Teaching Continuum, a model for inclusive physical education settings. We use the 3H Model of inclusive teacher education to analyze the fit of these two approaches to pre-service teacher inclusive education preparation and suggest ways they can become more entrenched within Canadian schools.
