constructivist learning in k-5 physical education matthew cummiskey temple university please provide...
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Constructivist Learning in K-5 Physical Education
Matthew CummiskeyTemple University
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What is constructivist teaching
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Constructivist Principles• Encourage students to arrive at answers in
different ways• Invite students to describe how they
generated solutions to the learning problems• Have students articulate, defend, refine and
adjust their own strategies to solve problems• Establish classroom social norms for
listening to other and sharing solutions• Build learning on students previous
knowledge while integrating concepts into broad understanding (pathways)
Advantages for Students-Improves the following:
• Positive self image & confidence – slanted rope
• Critical thinking• Movement vocabulary• Creativity• Self-responsibility• Enjoyment of class• Social interaction
Advantages for Teachers
• Get “inside” a child’s head• Adjust teaching based on responses• More interaction with students• Involve multiple movement education
concepts and skill themes• Non-competitive or low competitive level• Higher activity time• Promotes leadership and success• Higher interscholastic participation rates
Approaches:IS:• Guided Discovery• Problem Solving• Reciprocal• Convergent
IS NOT:• Command• Practice
Constructivism at Its Best
The basics of
• Movement Education (K-3)• Movement Education Schedule
• Skill Themes (4-5)• Skill Themes Schedule
See material under “curriculum and teaching models” tab on homepage
Spiral Curriculum
Examples
K – Self SpaceK1 – Range1st – Force2nd – Pathways3rd – Rhythm4th – Movement and Position4th – Bounce Pass5th – Cooperative5th – Throwing Challenge
Develop your own constructivist lesson using the movement education or skill themes approach
Constructivism – Helps children become skillful movers and develop positive attitudes towards themselves and physical activity.
Questions??Documents:
– http://astro.temple.edu/~mdc49/portfolio/conferences/presentations.htm
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