Teaching Physical Education (part 1) Flashcards
(38 cards)
What always needs to be your priority
Person you are teaching or coaching
What do teachers need to first think
“Teaching student’s material” not “teaching material to students”
What do coaches need to first think
“How will I impact this athlete” not “ how will this athlete impact the results of my team”
What are 2 competencies
Teaching competence and management competence
With teaching and classroom management competence what are other competencies decisive for learning outcomes
Teacher’s knowledge of and ability to establish relations, feel empathy, respect and tolerance, and take interest in the students and their potential
- social-emotional competence
What has shown light on need for effective program of PE
Problems of increasing social sedentary behaviour and rising rates of obesity
The connection between an individuals motor skill development and…
The potential of that individual to choose to be physically active
What must you have to change behaviour
Confidence, competence and motivation (physical literacy)
More likely to do if confident
What do quality physical education programs play a key role in providing people with
The knowledge and skills to enhance motor development and nurturing the desire within people to be physically active (intrinsic motivation)
What does achieving goals of PE require
Teachers and coaches who possess both task-competence and relational-competence
Task-competence
Refers to knowing what and how to teach
Relational-competence
Refers to knowing how to connect with people
Oxford dictionary’s opinion
Job is paid position of regular employment
Profession is a paid occupation, especially ones that involves training and a formal qualification
What is teaching considered in society
A profession
What does teaching require and bring
Specialized training
Significant service-orientation and is an area in which society places its trust
What are teachers expected to meet
Clear ethical and technical standards of conduct in order to continue working as a teacher
What are teachers accountable for at a school and provincial level
To provide proper instruction and care for the young people they are in charge of
What are teachers expected to consistently pursue
‘Best practice’ in their approach to teaching
What does it mean to act professionally as a teacher
- continually trying to do the best job you can- not taking short-cuts
- earning the trust of the students you are teaching and the people you are working for- parents, school administrative personnel, society at large
- recognizing your actions reflect not just on you but on everyone else in the profession
For PE what is source of standards for teaching
National association for sport and physical education
Why teach PE
- people enjoyed participating in past and perhaps demonstrates some proficiency
- like working with people, environment can be exciting challenging and fun
- rewarding to help young people improve motor skills and understand and increase love for physical activity and sport
Challenges of teaching PE
- not every student enjoys it, and not every student is good at it
- must find a way to try and make it meaningful and enjoyable experience for each student
- must find a way to help each student make progress, regardless of what level of proficiency the student is starting from
What approach to teachers need to take to meet students where they are at
Pedagogical approach
It doesn’t matter what teacher knows, understands and can do, what matters
What teacher can help the students know, understand and do
