A conversation with Dr Margaret Whitehead

Grab your headphones and trainers to head out for another walk or run while you plug in and listen to Dr Margaret Whitehead who founded the concept of physical literacy talk to Dr Liz Durden-Myers about the relationship between physical literacy and physical education.

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As part of the conversation Liz asks Margaret her thoughts on the following questions:

• Why should physical literacy be the foundation and overarching aim of physical education?
• What does physical literacy informed pedagogy look like?
• What do we need to consider in relation to PE curriculum design to nurture physical literacy more effectively?
• What are your thoughts on assessment/charting physical literacy progress?
• How would you explain physical literacy to a headteacher?
• What is the biggest misunderstanding around physical literacy?
• Critics suggest that physical literacy adds another definition and adds confusion to the landscape. What do you say to them?
• What role do PE teachers play in supporting the development of physical literacy
• What are you top tips or key messages for physical educators who want to embed physical literacy within their practice.

Please comment

Having listened to the interview with Margaret please comment on the following in the discussion box below:

1. What were the key messages that you took away from it?
2. What would you like more clarity on?
3. Do you have any other comments or questions about the conversation?