This week at Peotone Junior High has been a week of learning and adapting. This week we started a new unit. This unit was completely new to me because I've never played it nor taught it. We are playing Ultimate Frisbee. The one takeaway that I've even told all my students is that we are going to learn together as it may consider many trial and errors. The reason why I include adaptation is because this Friday we had picture day. This and the rain created for me and my classes to adapt. Our plans had to change and we were not aloud to go outside or use most of the gym. We could only occupy a small area with 2 basketball hoops. This was a great learning experience for me as this will happen numerous times throughout a school year at all districts. My set goal was to simple start filming my lessons for edTPA. I did do this early on this week. It was nerve racking, but I believe the videos turned out well. My new goal for next week is to attend an athletic event at the school. This will create an even better bond between some of my students and myself.
Classroom Confidential - Chapter 9
After reading both chapter 8 and 9, I enjoyed chapter 9 more because the arts relate to physical education in many ways. In both art and PE, students get to be creative, express themselves, and communicate with one another. One of my biggest takeaways from this reading section was incorporating music in my classes. To be honest, since I started teaching it hasn't crossed my mind. Last year when I was observing a physical education class and the teacher used music almost everyday. The times I was there observing, I saw the environment change instantly when the music turned on. The reading reminded me to create an environment along these lines.
Authentic assessment is necessary in all classrooms. Physical education tends to be the odd ball when it comes to anything in education. You can use authentic assessment in a variety of ways. The way I've personally seen and use regarding authentic assessment in physical education classes is to teach in depth the proper skills to the students before assessing. Doing this provides students with the proper knowledge and tools heading into performing. The main objective is for all students to grasp the content and skills of the activity therefore using authentic assessment after teaching skills makes the most sense.
Classroom Confidential - Chapter 9
After reading both chapter 8 and 9, I enjoyed chapter 9 more because the arts relate to physical education in many ways. In both art and PE, students get to be creative, express themselves, and communicate with one another. One of my biggest takeaways from this reading section was incorporating music in my classes. To be honest, since I started teaching it hasn't crossed my mind. Last year when I was observing a physical education class and the teacher used music almost everyday. The times I was there observing, I saw the environment change instantly when the music turned on. The reading reminded me to create an environment along these lines.
Authentic assessment is necessary in all classrooms. Physical education tends to be the odd ball when it comes to anything in education. You can use authentic assessment in a variety of ways. The way I've personally seen and use regarding authentic assessment in physical education classes is to teach in depth the proper skills to the students before assessing. Doing this provides students with the proper knowledge and tools heading into performing. The main objective is for all students to grasp the content and skills of the activity therefore using authentic assessment after teaching skills makes the most sense.
Of course as a PE teacher, you will often need to make adjustments to your schedule as weather and other events in the gym will cause disruptions to your plans. I'm glad you were able to do some recording for the edTPA, and that your video turned out well. Now just don't lose it.
ReplyDeleteAdapt and always have plan B ready to go. Its part of the life of a PE teacher. Music can be a very positive addition to PE classes . Giving students the opportunity to be creative and express themselves in PE is essential to a successful program.
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