Mr. Shawn Martin
Name:
Mr. Shawn Martin
School:
Heatherton Christian College
Extra Subject Information:
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Position Held at School:
Head of Physical Education and Sport, Senior VCE Teacher, VCE Author and VCE Assessor
VCE Subject(s) Teaching:
Health and Human Development, Physical Education
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Physical Education
Diploma of Teaching
Certificate in Sports Medicine
Role at TSSM:
Shawn's been welcomed at TSSM since 2020. His dedication to his students is evident through his tireless efforts to create different ways that stimulate their learning and maximise their abilities in Physical Education and Health and Human Development.
Shawn has a unique and genuine interest in helping his students to achieve their absolute best in the Health and Sports sciences demonstrated through his numerous publications centered around year 11 and 12 resources .
At TSSM Shawn is a brilliant teacher and writer who has a strong interest in developing excellent school resources that are used by teachers and students alike.
Teaching Philosophy:
Shawn believes that teachers should have a thorough and deep understanding of their subject area. Great teachers also have the ability to impart this knowledge to others by understanding a students learning style, personality, having a rapport and a relationship so that what they have to communicate is received.
Shawn believes that one other part of good VCE outcomes is practicing exam techniques such as unpacking questions, time management skills as using subject specific vocabulary to specifically address marking keys.
Publications:
2018 Author – Australian Curriculum Year 7-8 Health Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2015 Author – WACE ATAR Year 12 Physical Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2014 Author – Australian Curriculum Year 9-10 Health Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2013 Author – SACE Stage 1 Physical Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2013 Author – SACE Stage 2 Physical Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2013 Author – VCE Units 3 and 4 Physical Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2012 Author – VCE Units 1 and 2 Physical Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2011 Author – WACE ATAR Year 11 Physical Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2010 Author – WACE General Year 11 Physical Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2010 Author – WACE General Year 12 Physical Education Practical Workbook (APER)
2008 Author - Year 13 Physical Education Study Guide (ESA Publications)
2007 Author - Years 11 Physical Education Workbook (ABA Books)
2006 Author - Year 12 Physical Education Study Guide (ESA Publications)
2005 Author - Years 9 Health Education Workbook (ABA Books)
2004 Author - Years 9 and 10 Physical Education Workbook (ABA Books)
2003 Author - Year 11 Physical Education Study Guide (ESA Publications)
Interests:
Fitness
Tennis
Athletics