Pedagogy
emerged as a specialized area of study in the 1960s.
to have every child attain proficiency in reading and mathematics.
What are the main Goal of No Child Left Behind Act?
Stronger accountability for results More freedom for states and communities Proven education methods More choices for parents
What are the 4 principles of No Child Left Behind Act?
National Standards for Physical Education
What does NASPE stand for?
Provide a framework for student learning
What did NASPE do?
PE Curriculum
includes all knowledge, skills, and learning experiences that are provided to students within the school program
Unit of instruction
incorporates all of the goals, objectives, content, instructional materials, and individual lessons.
Lesson plan
is a specific outline of all of the objectives, tasks, and assessments that will be included for one particular lesson.
Standards Teachers' philosophies of PE Geographic location School and program context Time
What factors have lead to a change in PE curriculum
A teacher's philosophy along with program goals and objectives
What influences the focus of instruction?
Curriculum models
are focused, theme-based, and represent a particular philosophy.
Skill-Themes Approach
Movement skills and concepts in games, sports, gymnastics, and dance are the basis of this model.
Culminating Activity Skill in Contexts Combinations Basic Skill
What are the 4 phases in the skill themes approach?
Culminating Activity
As skills and concepts progress through phases 1, 2, and 3, the application of the skill occurs in different content areas within games, sports, gymnastics, and dance.
Skill in Contexts
Skills, movements, and combinations are performed in a variety of contexts
Combinations
once the basic skills and critical elements are mastered, other skills and movement concepts can be added.
Basic Skill
mastery and achievement of the critical elements of the skill according to the age and developmental level of the students.
Personal & Social Responsibility Model (PSRM)
Focuses on the development of the whole student, including how students think, feel, and interact with others. Embraces students as individuals, provides them with a voice, allows them to make decisions on their own, and places less emphasis on skill development and academic achievement.
Respecting the rights and feelings of others Participation and effort Self-direction Caring about and helping others Outside of the gym
What are the 5 levels on the PSRM?
Goal of TGM
improve students' game performance by combining tactical awareness with skill execution and increase students' interest and excitement about games.
Invasion Net/wall Striking/Fielding Target
What are the 4 games classifications in TGfU and TGM?
create an authentic sport experience and educate and develop students to be competent, literate, and enthusiastic sportspersons
What is the primary goal of Sport Education Model (SEM)?
seasons, team affiliation, formal competition, record keeping, culminating event, and festivity.
The main features of the model include what? (7)
for students to learn how to develop and execute their own physical activity programs that they can participate in and out of school.
What is the goal for fitness education?
Teachers act as facilitators as students collaborate and problem-solve with one another to accomplish a task.
What is the primary role of the teacher in Adventure Education?
challenge cooperation risk trust problem-solving
What are the 5 philosophical concepts in Project Adventure?
Experiential Learning Cycle Full Value Contract Challenge by Choice
What are the 3 essential teacher elements in Adventure Education?
Outdoor Education
Occurs in the natural setting, where teachers and students have little to no control over the environment and potential hazards that may arise. Emphasis placed on skill development. Cost can be a factor for equipment.
Cultural Studies Curriculum in Physical Activity and Sport
Emphasizes students' development as "literate and critical consumers of sport, physical activity, and the movement culture". Learning experiences occur both in the classroom and the gymnasium.
For students to be able to observe, analyze, and critique physical activity and sport issues and topics in a variety of contexts.
What is Cultural studies goal?
Teaching Games for Understanding/Tactical Games Model
Improves students' game performance by combining tactical awareness with skill execution to increase students' interest and excitement about games/sports.
Personal and Social Responsibility
Students assume more responsibility for their personal and social development in physical activity settings both in and outside of school.
Formative Summative Performance-based
What are the 3 types of Assessment?
Formative
Implemented at the beginning or during a unit of instruction. Informs whether students are learning. Informs how to plan upcoming lessons for students to achieve the unit goals and objectives
Summative
Implemented at the end of a unit of instruction. Informs what students have learned over the course of the unit. Usually associated of equated with a grade.
Performance-based
Measures higher levels of student learning, specifically students' understanding about concepts and ability to apply knowledge.
Instructional Alighment
connecting the standards, instruction, and assessment components of physical education curricular and units of instruction.
Assessment & Accountability
Holds physical education programs and teachers accountable for student achievement.
Ensure that their students are appropriately engaged in relevant activities a high percentage of the time Hold positive expectations for their students Create and maintain a classroom climate that is warm and nurturing.
What do effective teachers do?
organization, communication, instruction, motivation, and human relations.
What are the 5 areas a salient teacher behavior can be divided into?
organization behavior
Formulate plans with specific objectives and tasks that minimize transition and management time. Maximize opportunities for students to practice skills. Supervise and monitor student performance and provide feedback. Assess students' progress of lesson plan objectives.
communication behavior
Speak clearly and project one's voice. Provide clear and precise directions, explanations, and instructions. Ask thought provoking and critical think questions to enhance students' involvement in the learning process. Use eye contact, smiles and high fives. Articulate high expectations for all students.
motivation behavior
Learn students' interest and seek creative ways to involve students in the learning process. Use reinforcement techniques, such as checklists, contracts, and award systems. Give students a voice and provide them with choice and opportunities to be responsible.
human relations behavior
Listen to students and accept students for who they are. Provide students with opportunities to build their self-confidence and self-worth. Establish and maintain a rapport with all students. Have a sense of humor.
instruction behavior
Expertise in instructional media, technology, and physical education content. Knowledge of students' needs and backgrounds. Sequence tasks progressively based on differing students' abilities and progress towards the lesson objectives. Modify lesson plans during instruction according to students' needs and abilities.
for students to feel a sense of ownership and empowerment in their learning experiences.
What is the goal of Student Perspectives?
More developed subdisciplines and the need for professionals in those areas.
Why are opportunities in PE, exercise science and sport increasing?
Know your: strengths and abilities Personal and professional goals Work and lifestyle preferences Career requirements
What are the most important factors influencing your choice of a career?
Professional preparation
The attainment of knowledge necessary to be an educated person and that which is essential to understanding the chosen career field.
Education Practicums Certifications Professional Courses Personal development Related experiences Professional involvement
How can you improve or increase your professional preparation?
Liberal Arts courses
provide the opportunity to obtain a broad base of knowledge. These courses are the sciences, math, languages, English, art and music. Certain number of these is required for their degree.
Professional Theory Courses
focus on conveying knowledge within the discipline and are designed to prepare majors for their chosen career.
Elective Courses
may be used to pursue a special interest, to broaden you liberal arts background, and/or to enhance your marketability by complementing and strengthening your career preparation. They should be chosen carefully to help you achieve your goals.
Minor Courses
concentrations or areas of specialization.
It allows students to practice the teaching skills learned in their courses and can help them solidify their career decision.
What is the benefit of doing a practicum?
The book gives examples such as field-work or internship also student teaching.
What examples does the book give of a practicum?
You can enhance your professional credentials.
What are the benefits of a certification?
Speaking Writing Teaching/ Instructing Interviewing Public relations Leadership Budget management Negotiating Organizing Computer and analytical skills
What is the list of transferable skills?
Can significantly enhance your career preparation, and also help your develop skills that are relevant to your chosen career.
Why does the text say that related experiences are important?
Becoming a member gives your the opportunity to attend the national conventions, where you can meet professionals, make personal contacts, and attend meetings and workshops on research findings and new techniques.
What does professional involvement involve?
Portfolio
its used to showcase their work and document their attainment of stated standards for the field. Collected over the 4 year professional preparation program.
Leadership
"The art of influencing people to work together harmoniously to achieve set goals that they endorse." is critical within the field, both now and in the future
Professionalism
means exhibiting high levels of professional competence and conduct, possessing required credentials, presenting accurate and truthful information about the programs and services provided, and exemplifying a commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle.
Professionals
demonstrate an enthusiasm for their work, an interest in new developments, leadership skills, and involvement in the further advancement of the field.
Accountability Cultural competency Ethics Role modeling Involvement Service
What are the different areas under Professionalism?
Accountability
The public statements and claims professionals make about their credentials, programs, and outcomes are accurate and true.
Cultural competency
ongoing engagement in a process of respectful interaction with clients and their communities.
Ethics
Serve as guidelines for actions and aid in decision making.
Service
according to Sherrill, this is the closest synonym to professionalism.
A means for interpreting the field. Access to sources of help and assistance. Opportunity for fellowship. A forum for research. A means for distributing costs. Employment opportunities. Opportunity for service. Opportunity to shape the future. Opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge.
What are the benefits to belonging to a professional organization?
AAHPERD American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Committed to developing and maintaining healthy, active lifestyles for all Americans and to enhancing professional development of members
ACSM American College of Sports Medicine
Promote and integrate "scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life."
NATA National Athletes Training Association
To "enhance the quality of health care for athletes, and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries." Established standards for athletic trainers through its education and certification programs.
The national standards movement
was not a quest to develop a national curriculum; rather, the charge was to formulate educational goals for the nation on 'what students should know and be able to do'.
National standards
is the focal point and the activity the medium through which instruction was delivered for students to achieve performance outcomes.
Salary Teach diverse activities Offers job tenure Intrinsic rewards Opportunity to coach
What are the benefits that texts lists for teaching in a school setting?
Lack of financial support Inadequate facilities Discipline problems Overpopulated classes Non-subject related duties (lunch duty, etc.)
What are the drawbacks that texts lists for teaching in a school setting?
Clients are voluntary Opportunity to specialize in an area Variety of settings
What are the benefits that texts lists for teaching in a non school setting?
Lack job security Various work hours Salary could be dependent on number of clients
What are the drawbacks that texts lists for teaching in a non school setting?
opportunity to learn incorporation of meaningful content appropriate instruction.
What are the 3 major task areas for teachers?
High Quality Programs (NASPE)
Help students develop health-related fitness, physical competence, and cognitive understanding of the many different facets of physical activity. Focus on meeting the developmental needs of students and developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential to adopting a healthy and physically active lifestyle
150 Minutes/week 225 Minutes/week
What is the sufficient instruction time for elementary level and middle/high school level?
Instructional Tasks (related directly to teaching)
Explaining or performing a skill, or strategy, and evaluating students' performances.
Managerial Tasks (related to the administration of class)
Taking attendance, dealing with discipline problems, supervising the locker room, handling equipment.
Institutional Tasks (related to the setting in which teaching occurs)
Hall duty, lunch room supervision, attend curriculum and department meetings, conduct parent-teacher conferences.
PreK-12 (Public or private) Higher education -basic instruction -professional preparation Adapted physical education
The different teaching careers for school settings
Clubs Community organizations Centers for the elderly Resorts Military
The different teaching careers for non-school settings.
Intrinsic rewards Excitement of winning Respect Satisfaction of giving one's best Help athletes learn
What are the benefits of coaching?
Long hours Salaries vary greatly High turnover rate Pressure to win Role conflict Burnout
What are the drawbacks of coaching?
American Sport Education Program (ASEP) National Youth Sport Coaches Association (NYSCA) Program for Athletic Coaches Education (PACE)
What are some Coaching Certification Programs that the text provides?
American Sport Education Program (ASEP)
Training in coaching the young athlete, coaching principles, sports first aid, drugs and sport, and teaching sport skills.
Burnout
Overwhelming exhaustion, feelings of cynicism and detachment from the job, and a sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment.
Lack of administrative and community support Lack of input Inadequate salaries for large teaching loads Large classes, discipline problems Absence of opportunities for professional and personal growth Teacher-coach role conflict Professional and personal problem interaction
What are some causes the text gives for burnouts?
Provide meaningful in-service programs Increased feedback about performance by administration Participation in professional organizations Revitalize oneself on time off with hobbies or non-work related activities Maintain good health
How would you prevent a burnout?
Coaches represent organizations (school) also have to sometime council athletes.
What are the additional responsibilities that coaches have over teachers?