Teaching and Coaching Careers Flashcards

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Teaching Careers

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School and non school settings offer many different opportunities to teach people of all
ages.

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LITERACY

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  • Basic requirement for a person to be able to fully participate in society. (UNESCO)
  • Literacy is concerned with how we communicate in society. It is about social practices and relationships, about knowledge, language and culture.
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Physical literacy

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  • Motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for
    engagement in physical activities for life
  • Foundation of a life-time physical activity
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The physically literate individual

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  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and
    fitness.
  • Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
  • Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social
    interaction.
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Essential Components of Quality Physical Education

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  • Policy & Environment
  • Curriculum
  • Appropriate Instruction
  • Assessment
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Policy & Environment

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  • Local and state
    policies regarding time
    and waivers or exemptions.
  • Class size and feedback
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Curriculum

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  • Alignment with national and standards.
  • Comprehensive and sequenced.
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Appropriate Instruction

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  • Addresses diverse needs of students
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Assessment

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  • Alignment with
    standards and
    student objectives.
  • Tracking of student
    achievement.
  • Effectiveness of
    instructional
    practices.
  • Self-assessment.
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Teaching Responsibilities

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  • Instructional tasks: Related directly to teaching.
  • Managerial tasks: Related to the administration of class.
  • Institutional tasks: Related to the setting in which teaching occurs.
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Instructional tasks: Related directly to teaching.

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Explaining or performing a skill, strategy, and evaluating individuals’ performances.

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Managerial tasks: Related to the administration of class.

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Taking attendance, dealing with discipline problems, supervising the
locker room, and handling equipment.

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Institutional tasks: Related to the setting in which teaching occurs.

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Hall duty, lunchroom supervision, attend curriculum or department
meetings, conduct parent-teacher conferences.

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School Setting

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  • Preschool to high school
    programs.
  • Basic instruction.
  • Higher education.
  • Professional preparation
    programs.
  • Adapted physical education.
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Non School Setting

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  • Clubs.
  • Youth and community organizations.
  • Centers for the elderly.
  • Resorts.
  • Military.
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Teaching Certification

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  • Each province has established minimum requirements that prospective teachers must
    meet before they become legally certified to teach.
  • To work as a teacher in the Manitoba public school system, you must hold a
    Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate or a Provisional Professional Teaching Certificate (valid for three [3] years). Once certified, a teacher is able to teach all grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 12, except otherwise indicated on the certificate.
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Coach Career

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  • Actively involved in a sport and have a positive influence on people’s lives.
  • Way for former athletes to stay involved
  • Opportunity to work with children and youth to help them develop and grow while teaching them skills and strategies and developing attitudes to successfully participate in a sport.
  • Enjoyment of competition and/or the camaraderie and genuine relationships individuals build between themselves and the team members.
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Coaching Responsibilities

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  • Instructional: Conducting practice and coaching a game.
  • Managerial: Recording statistics, dealing with equipment, giving interviews, and recruiting.
  • Institutional: Teaching or department duties or meetings.
    Other expectations.
  • Reflecting a positive image and the values associated with sport.
  • Involvement in community and civic affairs.
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Securing a Coaching Position

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Requires expertise gained through:
- Playing experience.
- Attending clinics and workshops.
- Being an official in your sport.
- Taking advantage of certification or licensing programs.
May require teaching certificate or master’s degree.