Apr 06 2020 70 mins 1
Dr. Debbie Rhea is a full professor in Kinesiology and Associate Dean of Research and Health Sciences in HCNHS at Texas Christian University. She prepares K-12 physical education teachers and is fully invested in her newest research called LiiNK (Let’s inspire innovation ‘N kids) which examines whole child development through the addition of unstructured, outdoor play breaks and character development in the schools daily. In this episode we draw on her decades of experience as an educator, and time overseas performing research in Finland. We talk about the importance of unstructured outdoor play, increased recess time, and the value of a character development program. The Liink Project Wrong Turns, Right Moves in Education Debbie's 4 Steps to Change Schools: 4 Unstructured Play Breaks/Day, 15 Minutes Each Character Development Curriculum Taught Daily Pre-K-Grade 2 Half Days Only Developmental vs. Academic Achievement Assessment Models Dr. Rhea's Favorite Books: Free to Learn by Peter Gray Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Timeline: 5:03 - Debbie's backstory 15:14 - Her experience in Finland 20:26 - 4 Steps to Change Schools 27:10 - Character Development 30:42 - Benefits of unstructured play 34:22 - No balls on the playground 41:29 - Ethics/religion class in Finland 51:01 - Liink Project details MOVRS on Instagram Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/movrs)
