The Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner in Physical Education
A reflection and enquiry approach encourages student teachers to draw on their learning and experiences for reflection and dialogue. A reflective space is provided for student teachers to discuss ideas, concepts and issues that arise in modules and readings and to develop their reflective skills in the context of their work.
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
- LO1: Demonstrate the ability to reflect on curriculum, course work, teaching, learning, and assessment related to physical education underpinned by Universal Design for Learning;
- LO2: Demonstrate the ability to reflect on teacher professionalism related to physical education;
- LO3: Engage in discussion and critical reflection on key elements of good practice in physical education and the importance of communication and engagement with parents and the wider school community;
- LO4: Engage in discussion and critical reflection on teaching and learning in physical education in a community of practice with peers.
Teaching modules
This module provides insights into Active School models and conceptual approaches to promote physical activity in school settings, with a focus on active classroom learning. First, teacher students will brainstorm about how a school day can be more physically active for the students, before models of an Active School will be presented. Then, active breaks and active learning will be presented as a main pillar of an active classroom and teacher students will be invited to prepare active classroom activities. Finally, teacher students will discuss and prepare ways to assess and present a school when it comes to their movement-friendliness. All tasks for the student teachers will be implemented in the form of group work.
Theory-based seminar including lecture and group work (discussion and presentation).
Group work:
1. Groups discuss and present how physical activity can take place in a school
setting during the school day;
2. Groups prepare and present examples of active breaks and active learning in an
active classroom;
3. Groups discuss and prepare how a school can be evaluated regarding the
integration of physical activity throughout the school day.