Early years assessment - English perspective

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Howells, K. 2022. Early years assessment - English perspective.

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Authors	Howells, K.
Type	Conference paper
Description	The paper presented how assessment occurs within early years, from an English perspective and formed part of the Early Years Special Interest Group.
Keywords	Early years; Physical development; Physical education; Assessment
Year	2022
Conference	AIESEP World Congress 2022, Gold Coast, Australia
Official URL	https://www.griffith.edu.au/arts-education-law/school-education-professional-studies/aiesep-world-congress
Deposited	07 Sep 2022

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Howells, K. 2017. Using basic biomechanics to support observation, assessment and progression of learning. CIAPSE2 – Children’s Physical Activity and Sport. University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä 26 - 28 Jan 2017

Beyond Jonny's story

Howells, K. and Bowen, J. 2017. Beyond Jonny's story.

The opportunities and challenges for teachers to consider how physically active boys and girls are during recess in elementary school

Howells, K. 2017. The opportunities and challenges for teachers to consider how physically active boys and girls are during recess in elementary school.

'Becoming' a disabled athlete

Howells, K. 2017. 'Becoming' a disabled athlete.

Young children’s physical activity levels in primary (elementary) schools: what impact does physical education lessons have for young children?

Howells, K., Wellard, I. and Woolf-May, K. 2018. Young children’s physical activity levels in primary (elementary) schools: what impact does physical education lessons have for young children? Early Child Development and Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2018.1490899

We need more female role models in sport to inspire the next generation

Howells, K., Gubby, L., Dray, K. and Mills, H. 2018. We need more female role models in sport to inspire the next generation. Canterbury Christ Church University.

Chapter 14 - planning physical education in the national curriculum

Howells, K. 2018. Chapter 14 - planning physical education in the national curriculum. in: Sewell, K. (ed.) Planning the Primary National Curriculum A complete guide for trainees and teachers,Second Edition (Revised and Updated Edition) London SAGE. pp. 266-280

Physical activity and mental health of school-aged children andadolescents: A rapid review

Bailey, R., Howells, K. and Glibo, I. 2018. Physical activity and mental health of school-aged children andadolescents: A rapid review. International Journal of Physical Education. LV (1), pp. 1-14.

Mastering primary physical education

Howells, K., Carney, A., Castle, N. and Little, R. 2017. Mastering primary physical education. London Bloomsbury.

Supporting physical development, health and well-being through the use of outdoor environments

Howells, K. 2016. Supporting physical development, health and well-being through the use of outdoor environments. in: Ritchie, C. (ed.) Exploring Children's Learning 3 - 11 Routledge.

Benefits of swimming for young children

Howells, K. and Jarman, D. 2016. Benefits of swimming for young children. Physical Education Matters. 11 (3), pp. 20-21.

Walking the talk? Teachers’ and early years’ practitioners’ perceptions and confidence in delivering the UK Physical Activity Guidelines within the curriculum for young children

Howells, K. and Meehan, C. 2017. Walking the talk? Teachers’ and early years’ practitioners’ perceptions and confidence in delivering the UK Physical Activity Guidelines within the curriculum for young children. Early Child Development and Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2017.1299146

What really matters to freshers? An evaluation of first year student experience of transition into university

Meehan, C. and Howells, K. 2017. What really matters to freshers? An evaluation of first year student experience of transition into university. Journal of Further and Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2017.1323194

How learning in sport and sporting communities can be applied to online and blended learning and teaching in H.E.

Howells, K. 2016. How learning in sport and sporting communities can be applied to online and blended learning and teaching in H.E.

Walking the talk? Thinking and acting - teachers’ and practitioners’ perceptions about physical activity, health and well-being, Do they ‘walk the talk’

Howells, K. and Meehan, C. 2015. Walking the talk? Thinking and acting - teachers’ and practitioners’ perceptions about physical activity, health and well-being, Do they ‘walk the talk’.

Walking the talk? Thinking and acting – teachers' and practitioners' perceptions about physical activity, health and well-being, Do they 'walk the talk'?

Howells, K. and Meehan, C. 2015. Walking the talk? Thinking and acting – teachers' and practitioners' perceptions about physical activity, health and well-being, Do they 'walk the talk'? International Journal of Sport and Exercise Sciences. 2 (5), pp. 125-125.

Chapter 7 – An introduction to physical education

Howells, K. 2015. Chapter 7 – An introduction to physical education. in: Driscoll, P., Lambirth, A. and Roden, J. (ed.) The Primary Curriculum: A Creative Approach London SAGE. pp. 137-155

Physical education planning

Howells, K. 2015. Physical education planning. in: Sewell, K. (ed.) Planning the Primary National Curriculum: A complete guide for trainees and teachers London SAGE. pp. 262-276

Physical activity and self-esteem: ‘Jonny’s story’

Howells, K. and Bowen, J. 2016. Physical activity and self-esteem: ‘Jonny’s story’. Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2016.1171572

Can break times help children's physical activity?

Howells, K. 2015. Can break times help children's physical activity? in: Sangster, M. (ed.) Challenging Perceptions in Primary Education: Exploring Issues in Practice Bloomsbury.

Experiences of blended learning and support mechanisms

Howells, K. 2014. Experiences of blended learning and support mechanisms. Blended Learning: The Thoughtful Fusion of Face to Face and Online Learning Experiences. Faculty of Health and Social Care

Experiences of blended learning

Howells, K. 2014. Experiences of blended learning. Approaches to Feedback and Blended Learning.

Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society

Howells, K. 2007. Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society.

The use of technology in recording physical activity levels of primary aged children

Howells, K. 2012. The use of technology in recording physical activity levels of primary aged children.

The effect of hemparesis on sitting to standing

Howells, K. 2004. The effect of hemparesis on sitting to standing. Masters Thesis University of Birmingham Health Sciences

The contribution of the primary school setting and physical education lessons to children's physical activity levels

Howells, K. 2014. The contribution of the primary school setting and physical education lessons to children's physical activity levels. PhD Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Faculty of Education

Science in physical education or physical education in science

Howells, K. 2010. Science in physical education or physical education in science. We're Going on a Bear Hunt. East Sussex May 2010

Initial teacher education in the South East. Opportunities and challenges for enhancing public health content

Howells, K. 2008. Initial teacher education in the South East. Opportunities and challenges for enhancing public health content.

Primary school pilot case study on physical education’s contribution to physical activity levels

Howells, K. 2009. Primary school pilot case study on physical education’s contribution to physical activity levels.

The contribution of physical education lessons to physical activity levels of primary aged children

Howells, K. 2011. The contribution of physical education lessons to physical activity levels of primary aged children.

Using technologies to support in physical education lessons: primary education trainee teachers' views

Howells, K. 2011. Using technologies to support in physical education lessons: primary education trainee teachers' views.

Physical activity levels of infant and junior school children. Do physical education lessons contribute to physical activity levels?

Howells, K. 2011. Physical activity levels of infant and junior school children. Do physical education lessons contribute to physical activity levels?

What happens in physical education of primary aged children?

Howells, K. 2012. What happens in physical education of primary aged children?

What happens in physical education of primary aged children?

Howells, K. 2012. What happens in physical education of primary aged children?

Beyond the fridge freezer

Howells, K. 2013. Beyond the fridge freezer.

Do physical education lessons increase physical activity levels of primary aged children? - Preliminary findings

Howells, K., Wellard, I. and Woolf-May, K. 2009. Do physical education lessons increase physical activity levels of primary aged children? - Preliminary findings. in: MacPhail, A. and Young, A. (ed.) Promoting Physical Education Across Schools and Communities. Proceedings of the Fourth Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport Forum Limerick University of Limerick. pp. 23-31

Do physical education lessons contribute to children's physical activity levels?

Howells, K., Wellard, I. and Woolf-May, K. 2010. Do physical education lessons contribute to children's physical activity levels? in: Enright, E. and Tindall, D. (ed.) A Shared Vision for Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport. Proceedings of the Fifth Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport Forum Limerick University of Limerick. pp. 46-53

A critical reflection of the opportunities and challenges of integrating the every child Matters (ECM) agenda into teaching physical education (PE)

Howells, K. 2007. A critical reflection of the opportunities and challenges of integrating the every child Matters (ECM) agenda into teaching physical education (PE). Primary Physical Education Matters. 2 (1), pp. ii-iii.