2. A VISION OF K -12
STUDENTS TODAY
3. The technological artefact A Vision of K 12 Students Today is a
bias account on the benefits of technology used in schools today.
It clearly portrays the belief that technology actively engages
students in their learning.
Medium shots are used to exemplify a dull sensation among the
students. Each shot shows no more than a plain white background, a
desk and a glum looking student with a piece of cardboard. The only
colour seen in the film is the writing on the cardboard, portraying
the feeling that what is written brings colour and happiness to the
student.
In relation to PDHPE, this artefact can be viewed as having both
positive and negative effects on childrens life and learning.
Whatis the film saying?
4. Is this creating a
SEDENTARY
lifestyle for children?
5. PDHPE does not support the lifestyle and implications that are
more often than not associated with technology. It is evident in
Nesbitts film that students are spending more time indoors,
playing, watching and engaging in some form of technology rather
than being active outdoors.
In 2004 NSW SPANS (Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition
Survey)reported three quarters of high school boys and two-thirds
of high school girls spend too much time watching TV and playing
computer games. Hence the importance of strands such as Life Long
Physical Activity and Movement Skill and Performance in the PDHPE
syllabi.
(Booth & Okely & Denney-Wilson, 2006.)
Whatdoes this mean for PDHPE?
6. 7. FORBIDDEN
8. The technological artefact Forbidden is a sympathetic, yet true
account of a typical busy household that fails to see their family
falling apart. This artefact is particularly relevant to real world
connections and the PDHPE syllabi as it shows the consequences
associated with the concept of misconception and poor
judgment.
The grandma plays the leading role, subtly playing the role of 3
generations. Each role played signifies a common theme of
embarrassment, disappointment and anger among the family.Grandma
was given no respect by her family, instead treated like a
disobedient teenager, being locked indoors as she was forbidden to
leave the house.
Whatis the film saying?
9. PDHPE aims to develop a holistic approach to health. An
important part of this includes healthy relationships and family
support.
Outcome 4.9 of the PDHPE syllabi aims to teach students the
importance of a balanced lifestyle. In regards to Forbidden the
single mother demonstrates the negative disconnections that arise
due to lack of compassion as she struggles to balance work and
family. The influential factor is seen when the young girl is
speaking abruptly to her doll. Through the use of two person shot
and camera cuts, the audience is given an insight to how the mother
treats Grandma. The child knows no better but to think that is the
respectable way to treat people.
Whatdoes this mean for PDHPE and the real world?
10. 11. 12. As you can see the issue between PDHPE and technology
arises when it compromises childrens health, wellness and physical
activity levels.
However, the diversity associated with both A Vision of K-12
Students Today and Forbidden illustrates the way in which films can
be viewed, analysed and related to any subject area in an
individuals learning life.
We are reminded of the importance to promote key competencies and
filmmaking within Cross-Curriculum Content. If English were the
only faculty to promote filmmaking, students would have a narrower
view and not understand the implications of too much technology. If
PDHPE were the only subject to incorporate filmmaking, students
would be given a more negative approach, hence the push for Project
Based Learning within schools today.
So, its important!?
13. 14. Engaging, Holistic,
Active, Happy,
Inclusive and
Healthy.
15. Booth, M., Okely, A. D., Denney-Wilson, E., Hardy, L., Yang,
B., & Dobbins, T. (2006). NSW Schools Physical Activity and
Nutrition Survey (SPANS). 2004. NSW Department of Health.
NSWBoard of Studies PDHPE syllabus, (2003). Sydney
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