Melissa Bittner
Biographic Data
| ID | 6687954 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melissa Bittner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melissa |
| FAMILY NAME | Bittner |
| SIGNATURE | BITTNER M |
| AFFILIATIONS | California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0098-5017 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Website for Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Physical Education
This article aims to identify the ways and means for implementing culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) in physical education (PE) curricula. CRP is an educational approach to teaching that enhances diversity, equity, and inclusion. This article describes a website that was developed to assist PE teachers in the implementation of CRP. The website provides and consolidates information on CRP principles, culturally relevant lesson ideas, professiona…
Health-Related Fitness Testing: Recommendations for Policy and Practice
Fitness testing is a common component of physical education, and in some cases, required by law. While fitness testing aims to educate students about health-related fitness, its implementation has often led to exclusionary practices, raising concerns about its efficacy in encouraging physical activity. Fitness testing and related teaching practices came under scrutiny in California for its impact on bullying, lack of accommodations for students w…
Implementing Action Research in Physical Education: A Guide for Physical Educators
The responsibilities of a general physical educator can be challenging and at times overwhelming. Whether teaching a full day of general physical education, or inclusive physical education classes that include a student or multiple students with disabilities, the expectation is that all students will be provided age and developmentally appropriate curriculum based on continuous data collection and reflection. Adams et al. (in-press) identified an…
Physical educators’ experiences and perceptions towards teaching autistic children: A mixed methods approach
Background: Physical educators often reported being ill-equipped to teach autistic children. Furthermore, autistic children often report having negative experiences in physical education. The physical educator is key to shaping these experiences; however, research examining these educators’ perspective towards teaching autistic children is limited. Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore physical educators’ experiences working with autisti…
Myths and Facts about Physical Education for Students with Disabilities
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act every student that has a documented disability is required to have an individualized education program (IEP). The IEP comprises core areas, including physical education. The purpose of this article is to clarify 12 myths about physical education for students with disabilities and help general physical education and classroom teachers. Lastly, this article will provide suggestions for te…
Physical educators’ experiences and perceptions towards teaching autistic children: A mixed methods approach
Background: Physical educators often reported being ill-equipped to teach autistic children. Furthermore, autistic children often report having negative experiences in physical education. The physical educator is key to shaping these experiences; however, research examining these educators’ perspective towards teaching autistic children is limited. Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore physical educators’ experiences working with autisti…
Myths and Facts about Physical Education for Students with Disabilities
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act every student that has a documented disability is required to have an individualized education program (IEP). The IEP comprises core areas, including physical education. The purpose of this article is to clarify 12 myths about physical education for students with disabilities and help general physical education and classroom teachers. Lastly, this article will provide suggestions for te…
Physical educators’ experiences and perceptions towards teaching autistic children: A mixed methods approach
Background: Physical educators often reported being ill-equipped to teach autistic children. Furthermore, autistic children often report having negative experiences in physical education. The physical educator is key to shaping these experiences; however, research examining these educators’ perspective towards teaching autistic children is limited. Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore physical educators’ experiences working with autisti…
Implementing Action Research in Physical Education: A Guide for Physical Educators
The responsibilities of a general physical educator can be challenging and at times overwhelming. Whether teaching a full day of general physical education, or inclusive physical education classes that include a student or multiple students with disabilities, the expectation is that all students will be provided age and developmentally appropriate curriculum based on continuous data collection and reflection. Adams et al. (in-press) identified an…
Health-Related Fitness Testing: Recommendations for Policy and Practice
Fitness testing is a common component of physical education, and in some cases, required by law. While fitness testing aims to educate students about health-related fitness, its implementation has often led to exclusionary practices, raising concerns about its efficacy in encouraging physical activity. Fitness testing and related teaching practices came under scrutiny in California for its impact on bullying, lack of accommodations for students w…
A Website for Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Physical Education
This article aims to identify the ways and means for implementing culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) in physical education (PE) curricula. CRP is an educational approach to teaching that enhances diversity, equity, and inclusion. This article describes a website that was developed to assist PE teachers in the implementation of CRP. The website provides and consolidates information on CRP principles, culturally relevant lesson ideas, professiona…
Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport (3 works) · Medical education (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Physical education (3 works) · Physical Education and Pedagogy (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (2 works) · Curriculum (2 works) · Mathematics education (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works)