The Responsibilities of the Physical Educator Chapter 2

Role of a Physical Educator Teaching Coaching Advising & counseling Administration of programs Instruction Intramurals Extramurals Supervision Service to school & community Membership in professional organizations Professional development Public relations

What is a teacher? Mediocre teacher tells Good teacher explains Superior teacher demonstrates Great teacher inspires “Your students deserve more than your knowledge. They deserve and hunger for your inspiration.”

Characteristics of Effective Teachers Prepares learning experiences for context Loves children Creates positive atmosphere Expects students to succeed Conducts an organized, well-managed class Paces instruction for high engaged time Teaches to the whole class Structures lesson effectively Questions students Reacts positively to students Explains concepts so students work on own

Effective Lesson Structure Effective organization and transition techniques Summary and review Wait time for concepts to sink in Effective closure Sound objectives Anticipatory set Lesson focus Checking for understanding Guided and independent practice

Developing a Personal Philosophy A philosophy is a composite of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and values that forms the basis for a person’s actions and provides central direction or purpose to his or her activities.

Steps in Developing a Philosophy Sort out what is really important React to what is happening around you State your philosophy Share with others – orally or written Defend ideas

Organize Portfolio from NASPE’S Natl. Standards for Beginning Teachers Learner Assessment (Examples) Reflection (Journal) Collaboration (Letter to Parents) Content Knowledge (Transcripts) Growth & Development (Progressions) Diverse Learners (Contracts) Management & Motivation (videotape of teaching) Communication (Student Teaching Log) Planning & Instruction (Lesson Plans)

The Beginning Teacher Has Concerns Must Minimize Stress Signs Expectations from principal and fellow teachers Classroom management and discipline Planning and preparing for the day Must Minimize Stress Signs Fatigue Nervousness Frustration Sleeplessness Needs to Avoid Burnout

Professional Code of Ethics Commitment to the students Commitment to the public Commitment to Professional Employment Practices Commitment to the Profession Joins Profession Organizations Serves the Profession

Physical Educator as Teacher-Coach Which role: gets majority of attention? is more valued? is more public? receives the greatest salary? can have the greatest influence? deserves the greatest attention?

Marketing Physical Education Improve the public image Advertising Communication Public Relations Justify the need

The Responsibilities of the Physical Educator Chapter 2