Are you happy? Side step and clap Twist, turn, hands in the air
Strategies for Success in Physical Education
Same Age – General Physical Education class Cross Age – older student with younger student Class Wide – all students in the class work in pairs. Reverse Inclusion – Peers, same age or older, participate with children with disabilities in their Physical Education class
Increased opportunities to practice skills Develop friendships Increase frequency of positive feedback Reinforce directions and cues
Increased acceptance of individual differences Develop a deeper sense of social justice Advocate for others Increase self-esteem Develop better understanding of how to assist and communicate with students with disabilities. Provide leadership experience
Disability Awareness Communication Techniques Reinforcement Techniques Teaching Strategies
Model skill. “Watch me.” “Do it like this.” Know when to go to the teacher for help if the student runs away, hits, refuses to participate or throws equipment. Help the student transition to another stations. “Follow me.” or “Hold my hand” Sit next to the student while directions are presented. Help the student obtain and return equipment.
Catch a ball - Cue: Kevin Hands Up Throwing a ball – Cue: Kevin Elbow Up Show and say “Watch me” Look at my hands or look at my elbow Feedback ◦ High Fives ◦ Say, “Nice Job”
Teacher assistants Paraprofessionals Instructional assistants Aides They are: parents, community members, certified teachers
Gain Administrative Support Provide a Training Session Clarify Expectations Provide an “Our class” attitude Be friendly and positive Ask for help
Increase practice and feedback Implement behavior program Help with bathroom needs Assist other students in the class Encourage social interaction Inform the Physical Education teacher about students needs
Help in the locker room Read posted directions Help with assessments Help students with transitions to and from class and transitions within the class. Check for safety especially students using assistive devices, communication devises and wheelchairs or walkers.
May not know what to do in Physical Education Too much help - smothers Interference with directions and discipline The “no show” syndrome The sit and watch behavior The inappropriate attire for activity Making skill and activity accommodations
Communicate before the lesson about the activity. Prepare a task card for the activity. Check frequently during class if help is needed. Provide lots of praise and support for the help given. Send a thank you note at the end of the school year. Prepare all the skill and activities
If not, thank you for your attention to today’s lecture.