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Education 

1479_14

Designs for Learning: Physical Education 

INTERMEDIATE 

INTERSESSION, 

1983

INSTRUCTOR: Chris Johnson 

M, 1, W, R, 1:00 - 2:50 ? 

LOCATION: MPX 7520 

This course is designed to assist students in planning thysical Education 

programs for the intermediate grades in the B.C. Schools. The central focus 

of this course will be to provide students wltL a theoretical understanding 

of curriculum development, teaching strategies, teacher evaluation and unit 

planning. This will he achieved through theorotic:l and practical sessions 

covering the main activities of the elementary i'.E. program:- educational 

gymnastics, dance, games and active health. 

ASSIGNMENTSi

1.

Han a unit in gymnastics, Include an overview tati rip 

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: age level, 

Previous background of 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 points, strategies and orrariizatjon of 

activities and equipment. Include a rational for evaluation. 

OR

Ia.

flan a unit which leads to a dance drama in Creative Dance. Give the a? 

age level; stimuli and state the qualities of m':vement that are to he? 

emphasised. Write up one lesson plan in detail includ1n' teaching strate,ries 

and

into 

equipment 

another area 

needed. 

of the 

Specify 

curriculum. 

briefly how you dance unit, could 

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DUt DAl'Iis end of 2nd week 

2.

Han a unit in games. include an overview sLatirig 

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level, previous 

background of children 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 lea-ui) runes for the ski lls and 

age level selected, 

DUi IIAfEi end of 4th week 

3a.

In a group demonstrate 2 folk dances to the rest of the 

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brief outlines of cultural and historical background. 

OR

3b.

In a group give a dance drama (from a specific stimulus e.g. poetry,a 

picture, film loop ,etc.). Be prepared to discuss possible initegiatlon wit h 

other curriculum areas. 

DUE

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end of 6th week 

4. Weekly assigned readings to be discussed In class. 

RECOMMENDEDBUC 

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WILLIAMS, JEAN: THEMES FOH EDUCA1IUNAL CYMASTiCS

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