Certification in Higher Education Teaching Program (CHET) 2007-2008
University of Manitoba, University Teaching Services
·Course requirements: Teaching Techniques, Course Construction and Organization, Teaching Practicum, Teaching Dossier, Teaching Workshops
Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Program 2003-2007
University of Manitoba, Extended Education
·GPA: 4.33 / 4.5
·Course Work: 017.244: Behavior Modification Principles, 017.245: Behavior Modification Applications, Supervised Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis I and II.
Bachelor of Physical Education 2002-2004
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
GPA: 4.23 / 4.5
University Gold Medal
Bachelor of Education specialized in Physical Education 1996-1999
Teacher’s College, Ghent, Belgium (Affiliated with the University of Ghent)
Graduated with Distinction
Thesis: Trailblazers: An innovation to creating an active, multi-functional playground.
Scholarly and Research Interests
Teacher Preparation / PETE Programs: The role of instructional scaffolding in teaching Physical Education. PETE Program assessment of pedagogical content knowledge, subject matter knowledge, experiences, beliefs and attitudes of pre-service teachers. Evaluation of internationally innovative pre-service PETE programs.
Physical Education Teacher effectiveness. To study the relationships between PETE programs and school PE teachers to enhance collaborative research, which contributes to the translation of knowledge.
The effects of web based instruction on teacher preparedness. To investigate the use of web-based communication tools to enhance collaboration between teacher candidates and gain deeper understanding of concepts related to teaching physical education.
Physical Education and Technology. To develop innovative instructional programming that promotes active and healthy living with the use of technology in PE. To investigate the use of technology is PE and its influence on student learning. To integrate and examine the affects of technology in PE Teacher Education.
Honors and Awards
Who is who in American Universities 2009
Canadian Association of Teacher Education (CATE) 2009 Thesis of Excellence Award 2009
Doctoral Academy Fellowship, University of Arkansas ($10.000) 2008
Faculty of Graduate Studies / Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Graduate Student RA Allocation Award ($1210) 2008
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management Internal Research Award ($5000) 2007-2008
University Gold Medal (For highest academic standing in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management) 2004
Outstanding Student in Physical Education Award 2004
Dean’s Honor List 2002-2003, 2003-2004
UMSU Scholarship (For excellence in academic achievement) ($1000) 2003
Dr. A.W. Hogg Undergraduate Scholarship (For highest standing in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management) ($750) 2003
National Award Winner, “MOGA” National School Challenge 2006
“Most Outrageous Group Activity Madness” National School Challenge, awarded by the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD)
Baert, H. (2009). Exploring New Technologies in Physical Education Teacher Education: Wikis and TGfU: a collaborative approach to understanding games education.
Baert, H. & Casey, C. (2009). Using wikis to explore TGfU through emergent scaffolding. In TGfU...Simply Good Pedagogy: Understanding a complex challenge. Hopper, T. Butler, J & Storey, B. (Eds.).
Baert, H. “What’s in Your Game?” Journal of the Manitoba Physical Education Teachers Association. Accepted for publication. Forthcoming 2008.
Baert, H. “Using Scaffolding to Teach Basic Movement Skills.” To be submitted to Journal for Physical Education and Health. In preparation.
Conference and Professional Presentations
Baert, H. “Wikis in Physical Education.” Presentation and Hands-on Workshop. AAHPERD Conference, Tampa, Florida, USA, March 31-April 5th, 2009.
Baert, H. “Using Web 2.0 Tools in PETE: Encouraging the social, collaborative and reflective construction of knowledge.” Poster Presentation. AAHPERD Conference, Tampa, Florida, USA, March 31-April 5th, 2009.
Baert, H. “Wikis and TGfU: A collaborative approach to understanding games education.” Poster Presentation. International Teaching Games for Understanding Conference, UBC, Vancouver, BC, May 14-17, 2008
Baert, H. & Casey, C. “Wikis and TGfU: Using technology to enhance teacher candidates’ understanding of games education” Presentation at the Annual Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference in conjunction with the Annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC, May 31- June 3, 2008
Baert, H. & Sweinson, D. “Basic Movement Skills: Active Healthy Games” Presentation at the Manitoba Physical Education Teachers’ Association Annual Conference, Winnipeg, MB, Nov. 23, 2007
Professional Workshop Facilitation and Organization
Baert, H. & Peacock, P. “Basic Movement Skills Assessment Workshop” Rolling River School Division, Manitoba. Oct. 19, 2007.
Baert, H. & Peacock, P. “Teaching Basic Movement Skills” Active workshop at the Manitoba Physical Education Teachers’ Association Annual Conference. Nov. 22, 2006.
Baert, H. “Animating children inside the ski school” Active workshop for new ski instructors as organized by the Aspen Ski Company, Aspen Colorado. Dec. 2001
Baert, H. “Teaching skiing to beginners” Workshop for new ski instructors as organized by the Aspen Ski Company, Aspen, Colorado. Jan. 2001
Department and University Service
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, US
Web Support for HOGS (HKRD organization for Graduate Students) 2008-present
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
University GSA Council Member 2007-2008
GSA Representative of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management 2007-2008
Search Committee Member in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management 2008
Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes – Member 2007-2008
Senate Committee on Instruction and Evaluation 2007-2008
GSA Campaigns Committee 2007-2008
Related Work Experience
Teaching and Instruction
Co-Instructor 2007-2008
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Courses: PHED 3080: Planning and Administration in Physical Education, PHED 2720: Developmental Games and Activities (Teaching Basic Movement Skills
Physical Education / General Teacher 2006
Seine River School Division, Manitoba
Tasks: .5 grade 2 classroom, .3 grade 8 Health and French and Grade 5/6 PE
Physical Education / General Teacher 2005-2006
Lundar School, Lakeshore School Division, Manitoba
Courses taught: K-4 PE, Gr. 9-10 PE/health, Gr. 9-12 Outdoor Education, Gr. 12 PE Leadership, Gr. 9 French, Life Skills
Grade 8 Classroom Teacher 2004-2005
Inwood School, Lakeshore School Division
Full-Time Term Position, Classroom Teacher, all subject areas.
Ski Instructor and Team Leader(Winters/holidays Only) 2000-2007
Aspen Ski School, Aspen, CO
Ski instruction to children, youth and adults Age 2 -70, design and deliver training workshops to new ski instructors, evaluate a team of 12 ski instructors.
Sport Instructor, Recreational Leader, Residential Camp Leader(Summers Only) 2000-2005
Bloso, Belgium
Plan and Organize activities for youth aged 8-18, demonstrate and instruct advanced sport specific activities, plan and coordinate residential sports camps for groups of 50-100 children.
Youth Counselor 2000
Disney Cruise Line, Orlando, FL
Organize and direct activities for children age 3-5.
Sport Leader 1996-1999
Sport and Recreational Services, City of Gent, Belgium.
Teach physical activities to children aged 3-12, gymnastics, swimming and developmental games and activities.
Teaching Assistant / Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant 2009-Present
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, Dance and Health Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
PHED 3001: Practicum I in Physical Education. Course taught strictly off-campus (observing and assisting mentor teachers in PE). Organizing, instructing and assessing of online proportion of the class activities.
Graduate Assistant/ University Instructor 2008-2009
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, Dance and Health Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
PHED 3450: Motor Learning, PHED 2550: Growth and Motor Development, PERS 2100: Introduction to Professional Practice, PERS 1500: Foundations in PE and Kinesiology, Marker / Grader.
Marker / Grader 2006-2007
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Courses: PHED 2710: Human Movement Principles, PHED 3440: Health Education, PHED 3100: Design and Assessment in Physical Education.
Research Assistant 2003-2004
Joannie Halas, Associate Professor Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Manitoba
Badminton Nights (Tuesdays and Thursdays for youth and adults), Twilight Toonie Time (Active gym time outside of school at night), High School Dance, Terry Fox Run, 10 at 12, Jump Across Canada, Scavenger Evening Walk for community members, Coaching (Basketball and Track and Field)
Lundar, Manitoba
Annual Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference,
University of Manitoba 2003
Leader,Early Years Sports Club, Winnipeg, MB 2003-2004
Applying motivational techniques of behavior modification and early-years basic movement skills (as defined by the Department of Physical Education Curriculum). Instructing children with Autism-Spectrum disorder, teaching large-group physical activities and games.
Junior and Senior Volleyball Coach,Inwood, MB 2004-2005
Class 5 Manitoba Teaching Certificate, Manitoba 2004
Belgian Teaching Certificate, Gent, Belgium 1999
Positive Behavior Support Coaches Training 2006
Initiative of Manitoba Education, Citizen and Youth, Winnipeg
Presented by Dr. Terrance Scott, University of Florida
First Aid and CPR 2008
National Coaching Certification Program, Coaching Association of Canada: Basketball Level 1 Technical, Special Olympics Level 1 Technical. 2004/2006
Instructor Certificates: Teaching swimming, tennis, archery, gymnastics, Sport for Seniors and Dance
Sport Services, City of Gent, Belgium 1996-2000
Star 1 Scuba Diver
Crowd Management, Disney Cruise Line, USA 2000
Professional Ski Instructor of America Level 1, PSIA, Colorado 2001
Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance Level 1 and 2, CSIA, Canada 2006/2007
TOEFL Test Internet Based: 112/120, Winnipeg June 2006
GRE Computer: 1040 Combined Score Verbal/Quantitative – Winnipeg Feb. 2008
Language Skills
Fluent in oral and written Dutch and English. Functional in oral and written French.
Computer Skills
MS Office, Windows XP, End Note, RefWorks, Wiki design and construction, NVivo, Sharepoint, Web 2.0 tools such as Wikis, NING networks, blogs, and microblogging.
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