Image Our Little Way of Saying a BIG Thank You! Join our “Honour Roll of Educators” to help Ophea celebrate 100 years of healthy active living for Ontario students. Ophea is celebrating a century of healthier kids and communities by reflecting on...
Image A Journey through Canada’s NEW Food Guide: What Educators Need to Know In September, Ophea hosted two webinars (one in English and one in French) to introduce Canada’s new food guide to educators; through identifying connections to the 2019 Health and Physical Education...
Image Supporting Student Learning in Stages 2 & 3 of the Inquiry-Based Learning Process Asking questions and searching for answers is a fundamental part of being human. A young child curiosity knows no bounds. Whether it’s “why?” or “what’s that?” they constantly look for answers from...
Image How Inquiry Supports Student Learning in H&PE Traditionally, a teacher is defined as one who imparts knowledge—but any modern educator can tell you that a special kind of magic happens when, instead of giving students the answers, educators help...
Image Great Learning Begins with Great Questions Supporting Student Learning in Stage 1 of the Inquiry-Based Learning Process Great questions can lead to great discoveries... and all it takes to get started is a little curiosity. In inquiry- based...
Image Finding Balance in Precarious Times How educators, students and families can prioritize well-being in the times of COVID-19 As we prepare for a return to in-person learning in Ontario schools this fall, educators, parents and students...
Image How effective H&PE professional development can impact student learning When it comes to professional development in education, there’s rarely enough time or funding to go around. That’s why making the most of the resources available is a must. “It’s a complex system with...
Image Secondary Focus Courses Promote Lifelong Healthy Living How focusing in can lead to big-picture thinking. When it comes to being active we all have our preferences. Some may enjoy a fast-paced game of competitive soccer, while others may enjoy hiking in...
Image A Peer-to-Peer Approach to Promoting Healthy Relationships and Equality How student voice can build a school culture that works to stop sexual violence When students speak up about sexual violence and harassment, their peers listen. That’s what Ophea and three partner...
Image Reconciliation at School: Understanding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Health & Physical Education When the Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed its six-year investigation in 2015 into the Canadian Indian residential school system, it released a series of reports that documented how to...