Quality Lesson Characteristics Students engaged in appropriate learning opportunities Learning atmosphere is success oriented Clear objectives and high rates of feedback Monitored progress and accountability Low rates of management time and smooth transitions Limited waiting time Organized teachers with realistic expectations Enthusiastic and actively involved teachers Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Essential Elements of Instruction Measurable objectives Anticipatory set Meaningful skill instruction Check for understanding Guided practice Closure Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Instructional Feedback Types of feedback Positive Corrective Negative Meaningful feedback Avoid habitual feedback Add specific information Distribute feedback evenly All students Distribute feedback systematically Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Instructional Feedback Effective feedback Positive Focused Immediate Nonverbal feedback Easily interpreted by students Practice giving nonverbal feedback Videotape analysis Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Diversity and Gender Issues Multicultural education allows all students to reach their potential Four major diversity variables that affect physical education Race/ethnicity Gender Social class ability Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Diversity and Gender Issues Teaching to value diversity Help students learn about similarities and differences Encourage understanding of shared values, customs, and beliefs Teach about discrimination Teach pride in one’s culture Teach effective communication Instill respect for all people Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Diversity and Gender Issues Gender Differences Teachers pay more attention to boys Teachers give boys more praise Teachers call on boys more Aggression is tolerated more in boys Disruptive talking is tolerated more in girls An effective program helps all youngsters find success Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Diversity and Gender Issues Minimize gender stereotyping Reinforce performance of all students Provide activities that lead to success for all Design programs for coeducational success Avoid stereotypical comments Include activities that cut across typical gender stereotypes Arrange activities so that the more aggressive and skilled do not dominate Provide for more practice for all students Expect boys and girls to perform equally Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon