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EDUCATION 479-4 DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: PHYSICAL EDUCATION(P.E. MINORS)

INTERSESSION

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INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Eileen Warrell

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10.30-12.20 ?

LOCATION: CAMPUS MPX

7520

PRE-REUISITE: P.E. MINORS ONLY

This course is designed to assist students in planning physical education

programs for K-7 in the B.C. schools. This central focus of this course

will be to provide students with a theoretical understanding of curriculum

development, teaching strategies, teacher evaluation and unit planning.

This will be achieved through theoretical and practical sessions in

educational gymnastics, dance, games and active health.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1.

Plan a unit in gymnastics, Include an overview stating age level, prev-

ious background of the children and objectives for the unit. Select one main

theme and two sub-themes. Write up one lesson in detail paying special

attention to teaching strategies and organization of equipment. Include a

rational for evaluation.

Due Date: end of second week of classes

2.

Plan a games unit. Include an overview of the previous background of

the children, state the age level and objectives for the unit. Select two

skills and write up two detailed lesson plans introducing one skill in each

List references from three books which provide lead up games for the skills

ht are appropiate for the age level.

Due date: end of fourth week

3a.

In a group demonstrate two folk dances to the rest of the class. Pre-

pare brief outlines of cultural and historical background

3b.

Develop a two-minute gymnastics sequence working alone or with a partner

to show understanding of one main theme and two sub-themes.

Due date: end of sixthweek.

. Weekly assigned readings and quizzes to be discussed in class.

REQUIRED TEXz

WILLIAMS, JEAN; THEMES FOR EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTICS

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

Kirchner, Cunningham and Warrell; INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT EDUCATION (2nd ED.)

Kirchner, G.; PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY CHILDREN (4th Edition)