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Theory and practice in physical education

This module is based on didactics and methods of child-appropriate movement education. Levels of decision making and conditions in physical activity teaching are discussed and the decision-making fields of physical activity teaching, which represent the what-decisions, are introduced. How decisions represent the dimensions of teaching methods.

Suggested Number of ECTs

2

Total Workload- 52 hours

Lecture - 3 hours

Seminar work/Workshop/ Tutorial - 17 hours

Structured Independent Work  - 32 hours

TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

Seminars (small group of max. 25 students) with lecture part and practical seminar part in the gym; Group work (preparation of lesson examples that will be
implemented by the students in the gym

FACILITIES: INDOORS AND/OR OUTDOOR

Seminar room for the first theoretical session

Sports hall (if possible with a regular PE class in a primary school) for the implementation of the planned
inclusive lessons

Dimensions Core

D1S2, D1C1
D2S1, D2S2, D2S3
D4S1

Dimensions Extended

D2K3, D2S6, D2S7

INDICATIVE CONTENT

 

Individualisation and differentiation
• Pupil-centred teaching
• Cooperative learning
• Pupil assessment

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • LO1: reflect on and apply different methodological concepts and approaches in movement teaching; and to be able to apply them;
  • LO2: Plan and reflect on activities in the competence areas of the primary school curriculum in an age-appropriate, and appropriate to the situation and to reflect on them.
  1. Döhring, V., & Gissel, N. (2009). Sportunterricht planen und auswerten: Ein Praxisbuch für Lehrende und Studierende. Baltmannsweiler: Schneider-Verlag Hohengehren.
  2. Esslinger-Hinz, I., Wigbers, M., Giovannini, N., Hannig, J., Herbert, L., Jäkel, L., Klingmüller, C., Lange, B., Neubrech, N. & Schnepf-Rimsa, E. (2013). Der ausführliche Unterrichtsentwurf. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz.

3. Meyer, H. (2014). Leitfaden Unterrichtsvorbereitung. 7. Auflage Berlin: Cornelsen

 

RESOURCE  

(Expansion of Indicative Content Content) 

Note: This module resource is based on a structure of 5 weeks x 4 hours

 

1.Introduction to Year 2 Physical Education

Theory-Based Lecture (4 hours)

  • Course description PE 2
  • Learning outcomes
  • Evaluation
  • Primary School Curriculum – Areas of Competence in Physical Education
  • Seminar topics
Assignment Seminars
 

2.Individualisation and differentiation

Theory-Based Lecture (1 hour)

  • External differentiation/internal differentiation
  • Prerequisite-oriented differentiation/ requirement-oriented differentiation
  • Forms of internal differentiation

Movement-Based (3 hours)

Differentiation using the following exemplary movement tasks:

  • Catching games
  • Playing with hand and ball
  • Props and rolls
  • Running with endurance
Dare and responsibility
 3.Pupil-centred teaching

 Theory-Based Lecture (1 hour)

  • Open, pupil-centred teaching
  • Independent learning
  • Stimulate
  • Movement task
  • Freedom for self-determination
  • Pupil participation/independent action
  • Challenges for the modern teacher
  • Methodological principles

Movement-Based (3 hours) Pupil-centred teaching using the following exemplary movement tasks:

  • Rhythm training based on a journey through the world of music (e.g., round dance)
  • Throwing and aiming
  • Circus arts: juggling, balancing, swinging, jumping/ flying
  • Coordination: managing several tasks at the same time (linking skills)
  • Jumping in all directions and in all forms
 

4.Cooperative learning

Theory-Based Lecture (1 hour)

  • Basic elements of cooperative learning – PIGS-FACE
  • Basic Elements of Cooperative Learning

 Movement-Based (3 hours)

Cooperative learning using the following exemplary movement tasks:

  • Running and catching: Being successful in a team
  • Cooperative games
  • Attack and defence in goal games
  • On the racetrack: Running fast
Acrobatics: Building figures and pyramids
 5. Pupil assessment

 Theory-Based Lecture (1 hour)

  • Clarification of terms
  • Reference standard
  • Quality features of the assessment
  • Competences and competence levels in Luxembourg
  • Assessment of success with learning grids; can books; catalogue of criteria; competence assessment sheet; observation sheets; equipment licence; swimming badge; self-assessment; annual assessment

Movement-Based (3 hours)

Pupil assessment using the following exemplary movement tasks:

  • Strengthening with own body weight and with small equipment in a
  • playful form (feedback)
  • Passing and running free (feedback)
  • Learning to move (auto-evaluation)
  • Playing with balls and rackets (auto-evaluation)
Designing, presenting (peer evaluation)