2. The Teaching Style I subscribe To:
The Guided Discovery approach emphasizes the production of new talents. This approach invites the students to
think, to go beyond the given information and then discover the correct skills. As educators we promote access to
excellence and strive to inspire through education that emphasizes the power of discovery and the foundation of
critical and analytic thinking. We should foster creativity, and challenge the boundaries of knowledge by
cultivating independence of thought through unique opportunities of learning that allow our students to grow to
their fullest potential.
Statement of Motivation
In order to meet the needs of a diverse student population, I’m committed to assure a learning experience that
will assist my students to achieve their greatest potential; to adapt, and adjust to a diverse and ever changing
society. This will be accomplished through continued cooperation between school, community, parents, and
students. As a teacher I will foster a climate that is safe and supportive of individual students, enabling them to
become a successful adult through continued community involvement.
Student Discipline & Conflict resolution
I believe in the three strikes and you’re out rule as it applies to violations of the schools rules and regulations,
with the exception of fighting which will result in direct dismissal to the office. The first strike is a verbal
warning and an explanation by the teacher about the violation. The second strike will lead to a detention. A
third strike will lead to a formal office discipline form and a conference with the student’s parents.
3. Goals and Objectives
The purpose of physical education is to help students develop the concepts of
physical fitness and the knowledge needed to participate in a variety of activities.
*Help students understand there is more than one way to be physically active.
*Teach in a creative manner with multiple types of program activities.
* Comprehension of nutrition to help achieve a healthy lifestyle.
*Physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, self-expression and individualism.
*Incorporate games or activities that will require trust and teamwork with one another
Example Observational Narrative
The overall philosophy of TrainUp is founded on one idea that is of major concern, childhood obesity. It was
created by a local doctor in Rockwall; Dr. Pfliegers’ idea was to incorporate technology into the realm of physical
fitness that offered children an alternative to the traditional form of exercise that is generally only sports related.
As technology continues to expand the children of this generation continue to advance technologically; and what
better way to reach out to the children of this community by adding technology into their exercise program. The
TrainUp philosophy is a wonderful attempt to change the fate of childhood obesity by offering an alternate
solution to the dilemma this county is now facing.
http://trainupteenfitness.com/TrainUp_Teen_Fitness_2010/Home.html
Scope & Sequence
Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical
activities.
•Practices in ways that are appropriate for learning new skills or sports.
•Combine skills competently to participate in modified versions of team and individual sports.
•Perform locomotor skills in dynamic fitness, sport and rhythmic activities.
• Use basic offensive and defensive strategies in modified game settings.
4. Example unit Planning
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
•Know the history of archery: Students will understand, analyze and interpret historical events, conditions, trends and
issues to develop historical perspective. History is a series of connected events, shaped by cause and effect relationships,
tying the past to the present. As early hunters and gatherers developed new technologies, they settled into organized
civilizations.
• Archery skills and techniques: Techniques (including practice and self-evaluation) are used to develop skills related to
performance in games and/or sports.
•Principals of motor skills refinement such as accuracy, technique and movement require a logical and sequential
approach.
•Character Development through Archery: Behaviors such as constructive communication, fulfilling Commitments, and
cooperation. Showing respect and responsibility to self and others.
•Physical, emotional and social benefits can be gained from regular participation in leisure/recreational and/or competitive
physical activities.
•Communication: Cooperation, rules and respect are important to the effective functioning of the group.
Critical Thinking
How do I participate in archery in a safe and responsible? Manner?
How do I successfully perform the archery skills learned?
How does participation in archery activities promote my character development?
How does participation in archery activities enhance my physical, emotional and social well-being?
Why Assessment is Important
I value assessment because it is the crucial interface between the student and the teacher. The importance of
utilizing assessment as an effective tool determines whether or not the goals of education are being met. The
students learn what the qualities of good work is, and how to judge their work against a defined criteria. As a
result, students work to assess their own efforts, feelings of accomplishment, and how to set personal goals.
These are qualities of self-directed learners, not passive learners. As teachers we model, guide, and provide
practice in self-assessment, students learn that assessment is not something separate from learning or something
done to them, but a collaboration between teachers and students, and an integral part of how they learn and
improve.
