Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Chapter 1 Review & Reflection


Chapter 1 review:

Book purpose:  to describe and analyze the techniques, behaviors, and approaches of successful PE teachers who develop and teach lessons that are developmentally appropriate while enjoyable and beneficial for children.

PE is different than other subjects:  Kids are moving.  5-year-olds may be followed by 11-year-old.  Wide range of content.  Often poor or sparse equiopment.  Frenetic pace.  May interact with more than 350 kids/week

There is no precise formula to become a successful PE teacher.  Teaching is too unpredictable.  Classes and students have many variables.  Teaching should be challenging and dynamic.  A successful teacher has a bag of tricks plus flexibility and understanding.

Teaching PE is more than keeping kids busy, happy, and good.  Success = kids learning and developing positive attitudes.

 

Reflection:  What are the challenges I face as a PE teacher?

I also teach music and library.

It is difficult to find time to plan.

It is difficult to find time to coordinate with Bill.

MPR is not well suited for teaching PE>

Difficult to move equipment back and forth.

Kindergarteners are often less structured.

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