ACHPER: Australian Council for Health and Physical Education and Recreation
A Connected Learning Environment
The Learning Spheres
Peer Supported
Who? HPE teachers, HPE academics, sport bodies, researchers, health advocates, students
Mentors and learners
Members bring connections beyond the group
Universities
Schools
Sporting clubs
Sporting bodies
Cross-generational and cross-cultural
Expert vs Novice
Experienced practitioners to graduates and students
Members from differing backgrounds, geographical locations, professional domains
Interest Powered
Why? professional support and development for HPE teachers, promotion of active/healthy lifestyles within the community through education, collaboration opportunities for those interested in health and physical education
Focus Health and Physical Education, sport and recreation
Who brings individuals together who share an interest in health, physical education and recreation
Ability for members to focus on interest areas within HPE i.e inclusion, TGfU, curriculum development, female sport/PA participation
PD
workshops
forums/discussion
Academically oriented
professional development key component of ACHPER
opportunities for future success
opportunity to personalise learning
Design Principles
Open Participation
Membership open to all
National
State branches (QLD, VIC, WA, NT, NSW, Tas, SA)
Links to international organisations (i.e. ICHPER)
Opportunities for participation from non-members
social media
conference/workshop attendance
Learning by doing
workshops/webinars provide practical opportunities to consolidate learning
Relevance of topics to work in the HPE field
Constant challenge
collective focus on broader picture of community health and well-being
Interconnected
How Strong presence within social media platforms
Facebook live videos
Blog posts
Youtube
How Face-to-face meet ups
zoom meetings/catch ups
Conferences
Workshops
How Platforms for members to share work/samples, receive feedback
Google Docs
'HPE Staffroom forum'
Social media platforms
Core Properties
Production Centred
What? online forums for collating and creating content i.e. Google docs
Focus on innovation within the field
What? Creation of digital content i.e. blogs, vlogs, video content
Monthly newsletter and 'Tip of the Day'
Shared Purpose
Collaboration on nation/state wide projects and campaigns
i.e. 'This girl can - Vic Health' and HPE Day
Clear purpose statement: 'enhance health and well-being of every Asutralian...'
Openly Networked
Numerous resources, free and accessible for members
Cross-institutional: links to universities, sporting bodies ect., contributors to events