Problem-based learning opportunities within Ontario (Canada) elementary health and physical education

Abstract

The following content analysis unfolded while exploring the current Ontario provincial government positions detailed in the newly released 2019 Ontario Health and Physical Education curricular document. This newly released document informs and guides elementary educators towards a problem-based learning pedagogy. Problem-based learning opportunities within Ontario (Canada) Health and Physical Education places emphasis on the ‘learning by doing’ philosophy which increases learner awareness. The educator cognitively coaches, posing questions that lead the inquirer and the educational inquiry authentically while encouraging self-direction. PBL invites constructivism as self-directed students are confronted by carefully crafted authentic problems within Ontario Health and Physical Education.