SOLO Taxonomy in Physical Education
This series shows how SOLO Taxonomy, a simple but effective model of learning outcomes, can be used to build understanding in relation to each of the key competencies and PE strands of the New Zealand Curriculum. SOLO scaffolds learning with maps and self assessment rubrics carefully designed for particular learning experiences and levels of understanding, and each book contains a generous selection of examples demonstrating how these invaluable resources can be and are used effectively in any movement context.
Ages: 12-15 years
About the Authors
Pam Hook
Pam Hook is an educational consultant who advises schools and institutions in New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and the Pacific Islands on developing curricula and pedagogies for learning to learn based on SOLO Taxonomy. She is a popular keynote speaker at conferences. Pam is author of more than 25 books on SOLO Taxonomy, including titles translated into Danish, and has developed a series of SOLO web-based apps, Apple iPad apps and YouTube videos. She hosts collaborative online communities for SOLO practitioners on Twitter @arti_choke @globalsolo and Pinterest www.pinterest.nz/solotaxonomy.
Nicola Richards
Nicola Richards has taught physical education and health in New Zealand schools for the past 18 years. She is currently teaching at St Andrew’s College in Christchurch, where she has recently taken on the role of SOLO coordinator. She is passionate about creating meaningful physical education and encouraging literacy through movement contexts. As she also enjoys developing new resources for her department, Nicola leapt at the opportunity to co-author a book in an area to which she is so strongly committed.