Effective Pedagogy in Physical Education

1. Effective Pedagogy in Physical Education KNR 242

2. Pre-Instructional Plans • Grouping – large and small groups • Space – instructional considerations • Equipment – how much to use? • Time and pace – critical variable • Environment – safety considerations

3. Teach the Whole Student – Cognitive Development • Teach the whole student – integrate all 3 domains of learning • Involve the learner in instructional decisions • Allow choice when possible

4. Teach the Whole Student – Affective Development • Teach the whole student – integrate all 3 domains • Enjoyment of activity starts with physical education experiences • Teacher-Student interactions

5. Optimal Skill Learning • Lesson Purpose • Instruction in every lesson • Integrate past and future lessons

6. Optimal Skill Learning • Use of Feedback • KR – Knowledge of Results • KP – Knowledge of Performance

7. Optimal Skill Learning • Effective Practice Sessions – does practice make perfect? • Whole vs. Part Practice • Practice Sessions

8. Motor Learning Principles: Mixed vs. Repetitive Practice • Fitts and Posner • Stage 1 learners need repetitive practice • Stage 2 learners need mixed practice • How can repetitive practice hinder a Stage 2 learner?

9. Excellent teaching is not a destination, it’s a journey