❤️ Professor Nikolaos Digelidis will be presenting "Convergent and Divergent Discovery Teaching Styles in Physical Education" at the Italian Society of Sport Sciences Webinar! Good luck 👏

Dr. Maria Espada-Mateos will be presenting at the University of Coimbra (Portugal) on April 24th at the XV Forum Internacional Das Ciências Da Educação Físcia. Look forward to a recording of her presentation on our YouTube later in the year.

A. Answering the question for the student.
In guided discovery, the teacher's role is to ask questions that lead to answers. Often, a beat of silence giving the student time to think will allow them that moment of Discovery.

Curious about using the Spectrum of Teaching Styles in your classroom? Check out our YouTube Example Episodes playlist to see examples from professors and students covering Styles A through H. Our newest is Reciprocal Style C - Episode 4, thanks to the PETE students at Western Colorado University.

During a Guided Discovery (Style F) episode, a teacher should refrain from?
A. Answering the question for the student
B. Asking a series of questions
C. Allow the student to answer ALL questions
See more at: spectrumofteachingstyles.online

If you've written a Spectrum-based paper, you can submit it for inclusion in our growing article database! Just email spectruminstituteboard@gmail.com and check our website for more Spectrum articles - spectrumofteachingstyles.org

The SITL Board and Director had our monthly meeting yesterday, and we are excited for next month's conference in Greece! There's also a new project coming in 2026. Lastly, the Spanish "Teaching Physical Education" and MOOC are close to finished; we can't wait to release those.

Take a look at our Sara Ashworth Graduate Student Assistantship-Scholarship and see if you're eligible: https://spectrumofteachingstyles.org/index.php?id=2026

Today, March 31st, is the last day to put in your applications for SITL's Research Grant. Please check out our website for guidelines and submission information: https://spectrumofteachingstyles.org/index.php?id=1861

Thank you so much to our presenters for a wonderful Spring Workshop. If you missed it or wanted to watch again, take a look on our YouTube page. I know the presenters would love to connect further regarding their research and ideas, so feel free to comment and reach out!

Congratulations to Western Colorado University ESS K-12 Phys. Ed. students and Dr. Haneishi for earning SITL's Video Episode Grant Check out their hard work on our YouTube page: SpectrumofteachingstylesOrg

Do you have a Spectrum Style you love using in your classroom? Did you know if you record yourself teaching in that style as an Example Episode you can win a grant from The Spectrum Institute: Spectrum Videotaped Episode Grant - https://spectrumofteachingstyles.org/index.php?id=1861

While our workshop has begun, there's still time join! Check your email for the link, or request one in the comments or at spectruminstituteboard@gmail.com. The workshop runs from 8am-9:45am Central Time.

30 minutes until Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning begins our annual Spring Workshop. Check your email for the link, or request one at spectruminstituteboard@gmail.com. We're excited to see you all there!

Take a look at Spectrum's online courses: spectrumofteachinstyles.online
Spanish courses coming soon!

Join us Monday, March 23rd at 8:00AM Central Time for our annual Spring Workshop. We have three exciting presentations we can't wait to share with you. Email spectruminstituteboard@gmail.com for a link.

March 31st Deadline fast approaching. Visit Spectrumofteachingstyles.org and apply now. All applications must be relevant to the Spectrum of Teaching Styles and be submitted in English. Research Grants will fund current research projects. Scan the QR and navigate the dropdown menu for more details.

The Learner Designed (I) and Learner Initiated (J) Styles can be difficult for teachers to implement for the first time - what are some struggles and solutions you’ve found when using Styles I and J?
#sitl #sots

The 1st International Conference on the Spectrum of Teaching Styles has released our Conference Program. Here is a snippet. For more details, visit spectrum2026.com or scan the QR code. We can't wait to see you all there!

Check out our now bi-annual newsletter! March 2026, Vol 5 Issue 1 now on our website: https://spectrumofteachingstyles.org/index.php?id=1893
Featuring: Outstanding Article Award deadline TODAY, March 1st!

Check out some free task sheets, handouts, displays, and more from the Spectrum of Teaching Styles! Let us know what other resources you'd like available to you.

Theme Announcement! Join us for this year's Spring Workshop "The Spectrum of Teaching Styles Unites us Together". Email spectruminstituteboard@gmail.com for a link to the Zoom session.

Let us know what exciting things you're up to in March, then join us for our spring workshop on March 23rd, just email spectruminstituteboard@gmail.com for a Zoom link!

Come check out our new Turkish subtitles on our Sample Episode series on YouTube: spectrumofteachingstylesOrg
#eudcation #translations #physed #educationcommunity

Presentation 3 of 3 Announced: Brunsdon, "Exploring and Advancing The Spectrum Through Service and Research: Reflections, Progress, and Challenges"
#sitl #sots #workshop #education

Presentation 2 of 3 Announced: Haneishi, "Integrating Generative AI with the Spectrum of Teaching Styles in Physical Education - Opportunities and Dialogue for the Future of PE"
#sitl #sots #workshop #education

Presentation 1 of 3 Announced: Simonton and Syrmpas, "Revisiting International Perspectives and Cross-Cultural Comparison of The Spectrum: A 20-year Follow-Up"
#sitl #sots #workshop #education

Do you actively teach using the Spectrum of Teaching Styles? We have a grant opportunity for those who would like to record one of their classes using any of the Styles to be added to our video library. Let us know if you're interested: spectruminstituteboard@gmail.com

Spectrum Styles A-K can be used or blended at any time in the learning process; however, the later styles are often easier for the teacher to use with a previously-taught concept. What Style do you use when reviewing material with your students? #sitl #sots #education #teaching