1. Effective Teacher Characteristics

2. Trends and Issues Teaching to Outcomes –NASPE, Illinois State Standards Changing Health Habits –Activity levels: 60% < recommended amount –25% not active at all

3. Trends and Issues Opposition to competitive sport –Emphasis on physical activity rather than on fitness –Emphasis on physical activity rather than on winning Developmentally appropriate activities resulting in 3 distinct curriculum contents –Repetitive Practice –Mixed Practice

4. Trends and Issues Competing theories for designing curricula –Fitness focus –Tactical Games –Sport Education –Adventure Education

5. Trends and Issues Title XI –Education Act aimed to ensure that any educational institution receiving federal funds refrains from gender bias PL94-142: inclusion of all students –Individuals with Disabilities Act: must provide a free and appropriate education for students with disabilities Increased diversity in schools

6. Effective Teaching Practices Establish Rules and Protocols –Rules help with management –Protocols must be practiced to become routines Quantity and Pacing of Instruction –Engaged Time vs. Allotted Time

7. Effective Teaching Practices Whole Class vs. Individualized Instruction –Skill level ranges –Be inclusive Giving Information: KISS –Structuring the class; Set, Transitions, Review

8. Effective Teaching Practices Homework –Clear explanations and expectations –Should be related to class work Context Specific Findings –Grade level and SES differences

9. Effective Teaching Practices Teacher Warmth –Correlation to learning Positive Atmosphere –Learn names, Know individuals –Caring yet demanding

10. Effective Teaching Practices Teacher Expectations –Expect Success! –Hold students accountable Classroom Management –Research shows 25-50% mgmt. time in PE –Use your time wisely –Develop “withitness”

11. Effective Teaching Practices Teaching cues –Few in number –Visual –Catchy Feedback –Specific –Corrective