PIEDMONT COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

 

Mastering the art of teaching: Preparing proactive educators to improve the lives of all children

 

 

 

                                                        COURSE SYLLABUS B

 

EDPE 321 Physical Education in the Elementary School  P-5

 

INSTRUCTOR  INFORMATION:

            Name:                          Dr. Ellen Briggs           

            Office:                         Library 118    

            Phone:                         (706) 778-8500 Ext. 1209  (Office)

                                                (706) 776-6285           (Home)

            E-mail:                         ebriggs@piedmont.edu

            Fax:                             706 776-0135

Office Hours:              10:00 – 1:00 M; 10:00 – 11:00 W;

10:00 – 11:00 T  Th   Athens

                                    2nd session 4:30-5:40 Tuesday;

2nd session 3:45-4:30 Wednesday (Cohort Off campus)

                                    Other hours by appointment

                                                  Please, if you have a problem that I may help you with, do not hesitate                                                   to contact me at school or at home.  Please call my home before

                                                10:00 PM.

 

TIME AND PLACE:

Demorest        Spring Semester 2008                       March 11 – April 29, 2008

Time:   5:50-10:10 PM Tuesday night

Place: L 122

 

COURSE INFORMATION:

Prerequisites:   None

Credit:             Three

Period:             205

                       

 

I.          TEXT AND SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS (In addition to information provided on School of Education Syllabus A-I).

Thomas, K.T., Lee, A. L. & Thomas, J. R. (2003). Physical education methods for                     

           

            elementary teachers. (2nd ed.).  Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.ISBN#0736071229

Supplemental readings will be required as needed throughout the course.  These readings will include research, professional documents, and personal reading.  Also, copying some materials to share with the class may be required.

 

See the attached suggested resource list and relevant websites. Additional hand-outs will be given out in class.

 

II.        PIEDMONT COLLEGE MISSION; SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MISSION: (See School of Education Syllabus A-II)

 

 

III.       COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:

Movement is the primary mode by which young children explore their world.  This course is designed to provide concepts and strategies necessary to teach physical education in the classroom, gym and on the playground. 

 

This is a course in methods and techniques of teaching physical education in the elementary grades according to developmentally appropriate practices. A focus on integrating physical education to subject areas (language arts, math, social studies, etc) is also emphasized. Motor learning, rhythms, developmental games, creative movement are included.

 

 

IV.       SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES: (See School of Education

            Syllabus A – IV). (Core Candidate Learning Outcomes by Program and                   

            Dispositions for All Candidates)

           

 

V.        COURSE OUTCOMES:  (CO)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate the knowledge of:

1.  concepts underlying the relationship between physical activity and the growing child.

     CCLO      2, 3

                        a.  State the relationship between physical education and intellectual development.           

                        b.  Describe the guidelines for exercising children safely.

 

            2.  concepts underlying the legal liability and proper care of students. CCLO 2                  

                        a. Explain the responsibility of the teacher and the school in taking proper care of                                      students.

                        b. Identify the basic safety procedures and concern for the physical education                                         program.      

 

            3. concepts underlying movement. CCLO 2-6

                        a. Describe the methodology used in teaching education movement themes.

b. Define specific terminology related to educational movement such as space, body     awareness, time, force, contrasting terms, flow, balance, personal space, divergent     movement.

c. Develop activities that will allow children to explore and discover different ways      to move. 

 

            4. concepts underlying motor skills. CCLO 2-6

                        a. List and describe the fundamental motor skills.

                        b. List and describe the locomotor skills.

                        c. List and describe the manipulative skills.

 

            5. concepts underlying health-related fitness and skill-related fitness.  CCLO 2-6

a.       List and describe the components of health-related physical fitness

b.      List and describe the components of skill-related fitness

                       

            6. developing a developmentally appropriate physical education program accommodating a                            diverse group of individuals based on current research, i.e., student’s with/without                                  special  needs. CCLO 4,7,9

 

7. discussing multicultural education in regards to developing physical education activities              designed to understand the similarities and differences between cultures. CCLO 4,9

 

8. developing various physical education activities designed with both the physical and                   cognitive development of the children in mind.  CCLO 2-5,7

 

            9. developing various activities that will integrate subjects such as language arts, math,                                social studies with physical education  CCLO 2-5,7

 

 10. identifying and creating some type of equipment needed to implement a quality physical               education program (suitable for use in a game, dance or activity) for inside or outside the             classroom.  CCLO  5, 8       

                                                                                      

           11. teaching a 15 minute microteaching lesson from concepts and strategies learned in this                           class. CCLO1-10                                                                                                                                                                  

           12. developing and implementing lesson plans for the field-based experience.  CCLO 8,10            

 

           13. finding and implementing information about physical education on the Internet.

                 CCLO  5,7

 

14. explore, analyze, and implement in the lessons the QCC objectives.  CCLO1, 2, 7, 8

 

15. analyze and implement guidelines from the Council on Physical Education for Children               and the national content standards for physical education from the National Association for        Sport and Physical Education. CCLO 2-9

 

 

 

 

VI.       COURSE POLICIES & PROCEDURES: (In addition to information provided on                       School of Education Syllabus A – VI)

            1.  Class Attendance & Participation:

Attendance, timeliness, and participation are required and part of your grade. The School of Education Policy states that more than the allotted number of excused absences for any reason will result in failure of the course. The allotted number of excused absences for this course is one.  Additionally, tardiness or leaving class early will be considered a partial absence reflected in your grade.  Work missed due to an excused absence may be made up. .  It is your responsibility to inform me in writing, within one week how you will make up the work. Your writing should include: (1) a statement about why you were absent, (2) a detailed quality description of the process you undertook to make up the work, and (3) a comprehensive summary of the content that was covered in class.  If work is not made up satisfactorily, the highest grade a candidate can receive for the course is a B.  Also understand that notes cannot easily duplicate many of the experiences of the course.

               

*Any candidate who misses more than 1 class will be asked to drop the course or will receive an F in the class at the end of the semester.

 

            Two tardies are equal to one absence.

 

            2. Written Work:

(Use APA style (5th ed.). See School of Education Syllabus A –VI).

Papers for Field Experiences, Lesson Plan for Homemade Equipment, and Activity Cards  will be a combination of single spaced and double – spaced

 

Each paper should have a cover sheet with your name, course number and name, assignment, and date clearly typed on the front.  For example (double spaced and centered), Your name: EDPE 321.2: Physical Education in the Elementary School, Field Experience # 1, Date.

 

            If at any time you are unclear about the writing format, please contact me for             clarification.

 

            3.  Academic Integrity:                     (See School of Education Syllabus A – VI)

            4. Special Considerations                  (See School of Education Syllabus A – VI)

5. Cell Phone Usage:                         (See School of Education Syllabus A –VI)

 

 

VII.     INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS, DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS,                   AND FIELD EXPERIENCES:

            1. Instructional Methods: (See School of Education Syllabus A – VII)

Candidates will have hands-on practice in addition to the School of Education instructional methods.

2. Description of Assignments:

Readings from the assigned text and handouts will be the focus for discussions and cooperative learning activities. Please read the assigned readings before coming to class in order to facilitate quality discussions. Think about how the readings relate or could relate to your classroom teaching experiences.  Also keep in mind that you are responsible for the reading assignments even if we do not go over them in class.

     

All assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date or handed in on an agreed upon future date.   Late assignments will be penalized ONE letter grade for each late day at the due date time.

 

To meet the deadline, assignments (except activity cards), may be sent electronically on or before the due date, or delivered by a peer at the class meeting.  Any work may be turned in at an earlier date than assigned.

 

Candidates are responsible for all missed work.  Completion of all assignments is required for a passing grade in the course.  If at any time you are unclear about assignments or expectations, please contact me for clarification.

 

            Tests or Presentations:

No make-up tests or presentations are permitted except in cases of emergency (serious personal situations, such as death in the family or serious illness) for which the candidate has been excused IN ADVANCE WHEN POSSIBLE.  In the case of an emergency, candidates are expected to contact the instructor BEFORE class.  If excused, candidates will be expected to make up the test BEFORE the next scheduled class period.  An alternate form of the original test may be used. If you miss a test for an excused college related trip, then you must take the test the day before you are to be absent. 

 

Other assignments or activities may be required as deemed necessary to assure the mastery of the course objectives as stated.

 

Assignments to Be Completed for This Course:

a.      Tests

Dates for test will be:                                    CO 1-8

            Test 1  Chapters 1, 2,10,11,14                                    March 25

            Test 2  Chapters 4, 6, 9                                   April 8

            Test 3  Chapters 8, 12, 13                               April 29

 

There will be 3 tests, true/false, matching, multiple choice and discussion

 

b. Game Presentation with- Homemade Equipment-with integrated lesson plan                       CO 1-15

Integrating physical education to language arts, math and other academic subjects is very important. The candidate will be evaluated by developing homemade type of equipment and suitable for use in a game or activity inside the classroom or outside the classroom.  The equipment should meet four criteria (safe, durable, colorful, and functional).  A typed description on how the equipment was made and how the equipment meets the four criteria is required.  In addition, criteria used to evaluate will include: depth, breadth, and creativity.  The class will play your game in the gym so dress appropriately for that night. Cover pages are required

 

            c. 16 Activity cards for Classroom activities                       CO 1-15

The candidate will develop 16 activity cards that can be used in the classroom or outside the class which are integrated with other subjects.  K-1—(2) Language Arts,  (2)Math; Grades 2-3  (2)Language Arts, (2)Math, (2)Social Studies; Grades 4-5  (2)Language Arts, (2)Math, (2)Social Studies;  Cover page card, table of contents and references are required.  A minimum of 2 activity cards must come from the Internet and a minimum of 3 resources must be used.  Internet sites and books can be used, not personal information or your textbook. Cards must be 5x8 index cards. Typed verbatim not paraphrased description of the activity is required. Please correct the spelling if the author misspelled words in their activities. More information will be explained in class.  Activity Card format will be given out in class. Cover page required

 

            3. Field Experiences:

Different county and city school systems require that specific field experience procedures and forms be used for placement of candidates in their schools.  Also, certain field experience placement forms may be required by your college professor Make sure you are using the appropriate placement request form(s) for the field experiences in this course.

 

            a. Field Experiences in Elementary School:            Scheduled individually           CO 1-8, 11, 13

Field experiences:  Candidates must observe 3 physical education classes grades P-5 if early childhood major.  Early childhood candidates must observe (1) K; (1) 1st or 2nd or 3rd ; (1) 4th or 5th  grade physical education class.  Cover page required.

Lesson plan format will be given out in class

 

Field experiences:  No more than 2 observations per week.  Permission forms and forms for observations will be provided.

           

            Due dates for field experiences:

1st experience – March 25; 2nd experience – April 8; 3rd experience – April 22;

 

            b. Project Diversity Activity- Field Experience                  CO 1-15

            Special Olympics  April 11     8:00 AM -1:30 PM Habersham Central High School            

           

Write your thoughts and impressions about the experience—2 -3 typed pages for activity attended.  Must be turned in the next scheduled class period.      Cover page required

 

            However, you can do the Special Olympics in other counties upon approval.

 

            OR

           

            Games Night (Friday)                         March  Mt. Zion Church

            Bowling: (Saturday Morning)             April     Clarkesville                           

 

Write your thoughts and impressions about the experience-- 2 typed pages for each activity attended.  Must be turned in the next scheduled class period.  

 Cover page required

 

Partial credit will not be given.  You are not there to observe but to participate in the activity.