1. The Responsibilities of the Physical Educator
Chapter 2

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

3. 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.”

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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?

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

13. The Responsibilities of the Physical Educator
Chapter 2