Mary Lou Veal

Developing the Potential for Collaborative School Leadership

Role interactions among teams from five schools and one university team are discussed within the context of a collaborative project entitled “Time for Reflection: A Project in Collaborative Leadership for Working More Effectively in Multicultural Settings.” Interactions were coded into the categories of role ambiguity; negotiation; conflict; overload; and consensus among teachers, principals, and university staff members. Although no dramatic changes in role definition were documented, a general progression from ambiguity to consensus on the value of teacher participation in school-wide decision making was noted across all five schools. Rate and character of change were affected by district policies, administrative support within each building, and negotiations with the university team.

The Role of Assessment in Secondary Physical Education—A Pedagogical View

Abstract Physical educators might wonder how many of our secondary physical education classes represent “real” physical education and how many represent “pretend” physical education. Many agree that real physical education focuses on student learning and active student involvement.

A Badminton Tournament that Motivates Students

Abstract When planning a badminton tournament, try letting students play for points in a predetermined playing time. By recording their points from each game instead of recording wins and loses, students work hard, stay motivated, and have more fun.