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EDUCATION 479-4

DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (INTERMEDIATE)

INTERSESSION 1981

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INSTRUCTOR: Paulette Thomson

Tuesday and Thursday, 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.

Due date: Thursday, May 28th

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 statequalities 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.

Due date: Tuesday, June 2nd

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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5.

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.

Due date: Tuesday, June 16th

6.

Weekly assigned readings to be discussed in class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

WILLIAMS, Jean; THEMES FOR EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTICS

KIRCHNER, G.; CUNNINGHAM, J.; WARRELL, E.; INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT EDUCATION