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EDUC. 479-4 DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Intermediate)
FALL, 1981
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INSTRUCTOR: Mary Tomlinson
Tuesday, 4:30 - 8:20
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LOCATION: on campus
This course is designed to assist students in planning Physical Education programs
for the intermediate grades in the B.C. Schools. The central focus of this course
will be to provide students with a theoretical understanding of curriculum development,
teaching strategies, pupil progress and teacher evaluation and unit planning.
This will be achieved through theory and practical sessions in the main activities
of the elementary P.E. program.
ASSIGNMENTS
1.
A unit plan in the games area. This will comprise of an overview of the work
planned as well as stating 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 and age level selected.
2.
Plan a unit in gymnastics. Include an overview stating 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 strategies and organization of equipment. Include a rational for
evaluation.
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3.
Plan a unit which leads to a dance drama in Creative Dance. Give the age
level to be used. Select the stimuli and state qualities of movement that
are to be emphasized. Write up one lesson in detail including teaching
strategies and equipment needed. Specify briefly how your dance unit
could be integrated into another curriculum area.
4.
In a group demonstrate 2 folk dances to the rest of the class. Prepare brief
outlines of cultural and historical background.
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S. In a group give a dance drama (from a specific stimulus eg. poetry, a picture,
film loop, etc.). Be prepared to discuss possible integration with other
curriculum areas.
6. Weekly assigned readings to be discussed in class.
RECO1ENDED BOOKS:
WILLIAMS, Jean; THEMES FOR EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTICS
KIRCHNER, G.; CUNNINGHAM, J.; WARRELL, F.; INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT EDUCATION