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Effective practices of a general physical education teacher. An Effective teacher is one where students learn. Attitude. Intends for students to learn Positive climate- Can do Enthusiastic about subject and students High yet realistic expectations.
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Effective practices of a general physical education teacher An Effective teacher is one where students learn
Attitude • Intends for students to learn • Positive climate- Can do • Enthusiastic about subject and students • High yet realistic expectations
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT • Roles of each clearly defined • Routines established at start of school • Rules established and enforced • In effect, manages to allow for increased learning time-not to take time! • Has a working format-Five “P’s”
The 5 “P’s” • Pertinent: Appropriate lesson for the abilities interest, and experiences of the group. • Purposeful: Keeping on task in a safe and challenging act. • Progressive: Has order and progression. • Paced: Space between activity and next is large enough to be challenging, yet small enough for success. • Participatory: As many active as much of the time as possible.
MEANINGFUL PACED TASKS AND HIGH SUCCESS • Related to objectives of class, challenging but yet highly achievable • Tasks typically broken down but quickly moved through • Short effective demos followed by guided practice with frequent teacher check and corrections • Gives appropriate feedback
When appropriate, independent practice but still actively supervised • Maintains on task atmosphere and provides help when needed or observed • Expects students to complete tasks • Gives clear presentations
So what about the Effective Special Physical Education Teacher? • The same as those above! Only— • On a more individualized level!!!! • But what else is critical for a special physical educator?
A genuine positive attitude toward disabled students-you care about them! • A great deal of Patience-it takes time • Ability to Smile, laugh and have a sense of humor that shows • Creativity as they are all unique • Ability to put all your past learning to use.
So what can you practice now in your lab setting? • Smile • Pay attention to them • Make personal contact and I mean Really be there-make eye contact • Model the right ways for the skill or activity • Be a real listener when they talk to you • Give them the right feedback