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EMR 205: Assessment Item 1 By Dheivalosyana Subramaniam Student ID: 11435505

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Page 1: Devi subramaniam

EMR 205:Assessment Item 1

By

Dheivalosyana SubramaniamStudent ID: 11435505

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My Childhood Experience Pre-School: Indulged in playground games

such as “Tag“ and “Hopscotch”.

Primary years: Actively involved in athletics (100m sprint, 200m, long jump, high jump). Played badminton, netball, handball. Represented school and state in these sports.

Teenage Years: Focused in netball and athletics. Improved in running and took part in 800m, 1500m and 5000m races. Conducted ‘Aerobics’ workshop for ‘Stay-at-home-moms’ on Saturdays.

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Key Influences in my LifeRole of teachers and parents are very important in the growth of a child.

In primary school my participation in sports were not due to positive teachers, rather supportive parents and sheer determination A good teacher is one who has a strong competitive spirit and instills the same attitude among students.

The culture of the country in which I grew up discouragesdevelopment in sports.

Supportive parents and determination were my key to success. I was able to pursue my passion because of this.

Physical education is a lot about mental strength. Mental fitness goes a long way in maintaining physical fitness. This is one important thing I have learnt from my past experiences.

My strong background in sports has helped me to understand what a good physical health educator needs. The passion that brewed in me during my childhood, grew up with me in my future.

My approach towards teaching physical education is that, you need to work hard, keep calm and patient. The results can be a bit late but they would come.

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Attitude of the educatorsMy Childhood…

Educators were strict disciplinarians.

They spoke with authority; - tone of the voice was such that students felt compelled to obey.- made educators seem non-approachable.

Most educators have specific teaching degrees and specific skill set apart from PE.

Generalists.

My Professional Experience…

Educators had both field and theoretical knowledge.

They also had good knowledge about first aid as it is very important in case somebody got injured.

Modified strategies to be implemented across K-12 syllabus.

Time-managed lessons to maximize learning/participation.

Were well versed and open to questions.

Specialists.

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The PDHPE Educator

Specialist (Tinning et al, 1993)

They have great commitment and knowledge for the domain they

are functioning in.

Appropriate dress code - They are mostly dressed in track suits,

sports shoes, caps and the characteristic whistle in hand. They

Know the importance of wearing proper attire and transfer this

Expectation to their pupil.

Act as cheerleaders.

High decision making skills.

Share knowledge – through bulletin boards, newsletters and feedback.

“Class will serve as the foundation, Physical Educator will lead the effort” (Beighle et al, 2013)

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Educator behavior analyzed I believe that good PDHPE educators have;

- firm handshakes. - look straight into your eye while talking.- Strong, booming and clear voice.- Straight back/posture and walked with all the grace of a cheetah.- Supportive (Yells out - “Don’t STOP”, “GET Going”, “Well Done”, “You Can Do better”)- Provide constructive feedback.- Impartial towards students.- Conducts activities suited for all levels and variety of challenges.

Lack of time is given to this subject during teacher training

(Griggs, 2012), therefore it is crucial for teachers to learn to time-manage effectively.

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Value of PDHPE

It is very important to include this subject in the daily curriculum“sound body resides a sound mind”

Ntoumanis (2001) emphasizes - positive experiences encourages students to adopt physically active and healthier lifestyle.

Motivated and qualified educator should ideally conduct ‘hand-on’ lessons.

Students should be provided with explanation and rationale behind each activity.

Encourages participation by giving feedbacks. Special sessions can be arranged.

Adapt to the outlook of younger generation Understand the importance of teaching in sections and incorporating

fun within activities or lessons.

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Me vs. the PDHPE educator As I had stated earlier, a good physical educator is one that instills passion

and enthusiasm amongst their students. This was one thing I found lacking among certain educators, specifically in

PDHPE. My experience in athletics and various sports as a child has taught me that

a good educator with the right attitude can work wonders for a child, and this is where I think I hold a certain edge.

I understand that physical education can not be taught like a text book and my aim would be that my students should be enthusiastic about learning.

Lesson will not be conducted like a check book manual, covering unnecessary information simply because it is part of the syllabus. I believe it is important be flexible and accommodating whilst complying with the fundamental requirement of the syllabus.

Effective communication and proper management of lessons are extremely important in achieving this.

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PDHPE Educational Settings

Personal Development, Physical Education and Health are somewhat respectively different.

Physical Education covers mostly the physical aspect of our body.(Eg: Athletics, Sports, Games, Gymnastics, etc)

Personal Development improves the emotional and cognitive skills. Health allows students to be more conscious about leading a healthy

lifestyle.(Eg: eating less junk food, benefits of eating fruits)

I believe in training them young and instilling in them confidence and the attitude to give it their best shot.

Participation means more than losing or winning. Most importantly, students should understand the importance of working

as a team.

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Attributes of a PDHPE educator

Organization: All teaching materials should be kept handy and structured. Structured curricular plans serve as a roadmap that provides a clear destination for students (Henninger et al, 2011). This way, educators avoid wasting time looking for materials when they can be optimizing lessons and provide high quality lessons.

Communication: Effective communication with students, parents and staff allows objectives to be met, strategies to be mapped and learning to be optimized. Clear instruction and feedback assist students and parents in their monitoring learning and progress.

Supervision: Growth of students can be measured through assessment for continued development. Students’ progress can be monitored through formative and summative assessment.

Administration: Attentive with students attendance and performance. Continually updating reports and records will provide school and parents with valuable details.

Passionate and Impartial: Enthusiasm is infectious. Being fair and passionate in lessons will influence similar characteristics among students.

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References:

1. Hardman, K.(2001). A Comparison of the State and Status of Physical Education in Schools in Inter- and Intra- Continental Regional Contexts. International Sport Studies, 23 (1), 68 - 87

2. Ntoumanis, N. (2001.) A self-determination approach to the understanding of motivation in physical education, British Journal of Educational Phsycology, 71, 225-242.

3. France, T. J., Moosbrugger, M., Brockmever (2011). Increasing the Value of Physical Education in Schools and Communities, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 82(7), 48-51.

4. Moxley, K., McGull, S., Barnett, J., Bernard, K. E., Showman, V., Swedberg, R., . . . Barnacle, J. (2010). Should physical education teachers assume the role of physical activity director in the schools? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 81(2), 13-14.

5. Beighle, A., & Erwin, H. E. (2013). FRIG'N physical education: Management strategies to maximize physical activity. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 84(1), 16-17.

6. Henninger, M. L., & Carlson, K. B. (2011). Strategies to increase the value of physical educators in K-12 schools. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 82(6), 17-20.

7. Griggs, G. (2012.). An Introduction to Primary Physical Education, Routledge.