Philosophy
Physical educators are not only teachers, but also role models and mentors for every student they come in contact with. Their values are what are reflected in every lesson, and make an impact on each student. It is important that in a physical education class, students understand the importance of safety, as well as respect for every individual in and outside the gym. Students should have the ability to have some freedom to be creative and work out problem situations individually as well as with the help of peers. Students should be motivated in a positive and enjoyable manner.They should come out of the classroom with the feeling that they have learned something new while having fun. Furthermore, students should be able to recognize model behavior and know that their individual needs are being met. Being able to learn mental concepts perform and apply psychomotor skills while being able to work individual or others are important. Physical activity should not only bring success to student’s fitness level but also interest students in continuing a healthy and active lifestyle outside the gym and throughout life.
These values are important in making students into well-rounded individuals. Students should be aware that putting themselves or others in danger of getting hurt is unacceptable. Everyone deserves to learn in an environment, which is free of hazards. Respect for self and others are another important values to have in a physical education program. Students should understand that not everyone may have the same viewpoint or ability, yet still should appreciated without fear of embarrassment or hostility from their peers. Making physical activity enjoyable and fun help students tonot view exercise as punishment or a hassle. Learning and having fun at the same time will spark student’s interest and as a result, encourage students to explore more opportunities outside of the gym. Role modeling behavior and being a mentor will set an example to the way students should act. Giving students the freedom to be creative and discover new things about themselves will help them not feel so constricted and confided to only what the teacher says.
There are both internal and external sources, which values derive from. These experiences mold a person into how they view life and hold what is important to them. For a teacher, their philosophy comes from their values and is then applied to a program such as physical education. Internal sources classify values through interactions between family, personal experiences and role models. Examples of these would be motivating students in a positive manner, making physical activity fun and enjoyable, modeling behavior, understanding individual student needs, being available and pushing students to their highest potential.
Each of these values is identified in the way a person is brought up and in their own personal belief system. Throughout my entire life, it was my parents who have pushed me and motivated me in a constructive manner in everything I did. This helped me to succeed in academics as well as on the recreational teams I was on. Throughout middle school and high school I had found physical education class to be dull, boring and very systematic. I do not want my students to go through the same dry program I once did, therefore making a P.E. class as enjoyable and fun as possible will change a student’s mind on physical fitness. During my time in high school, I struggled in math. It was my tenth grade math teacher who helped me and identified where I was having the most trouble. She stayed after school with me as well as took her free periods to sit down and help me with problems. I was pushed to do the best I could and she never gave up on me. This is how a physical education teacher should interact with their students. Students should never feel let down by a teacher or that their educator does not have the time or want to help them succeed.
External sources result from laws, school district policies, school politics and spiritual training or church. These sources may collide with the internal values (such as having laws or policies in a school you are teaching at). Being aware of student’s safety is an example of an external value. If a student were to be injured, the teacher will be the first to look at to see if there was any negligence involved. If so, the teacher is held accountable and may have a lawsuit brought upon them. It was a value of mine to teach students all three domains. These domains are held as external values because in New York State it is a policy for physical education teachers to teach children in each of these areas, and hold students and teachers accountable in this area.
In physical education, the learning takes place through student-centered learning as well as teacher-centered teaching. In my physical education environment, I believe learning does not just take place by constant teacher lectures, but through discovery, jigsaw teaching and trial and error processes conducted by the student’s themselves. When delivering a lesson, teachers should make sure the environment is safe for everyone in the classroom. Unnecessary equipment or dangerous objects should be removed from the gym. Teachers are responsible in stopping dangerous behavior right away if it is occurring. Teachers should model good behavior in and outside the gym. This way, students recognize what is appropriate and respectful behavior. It is the responsibility of the teacher to make sure that students are engaged in each of the NASPE and NYS standards. Through regular assessments and making benchmarks for where you want your students to be can be applied in teaching. Coming up with interesting and “out of the box” lessons will help students to want to learn more and continue physical activity outside of the gym.
Letting students be creative and free is important. This is where a student-centered learning takes place. Incorporating activities such as dances or obstacle course allows for students to come up with their own moves and designs within a set of designated parameters set by the teacher. Having station lessons increase student learning as well. Students can travel throughout the gym and teach basic skills and concepts as well as develop those skills with minimum contact from the teacher.
These values are important in making students into well-rounded individuals. Students should be aware that putting themselves or others in danger of getting hurt is unacceptable. Everyone deserves to learn in an environment, which is free of hazards. Respect for self and others are another important values to have in a physical education program. Students should understand that not everyone may have the same viewpoint or ability, yet still should appreciated without fear of embarrassment or hostility from their peers. Making physical activity enjoyable and fun help students tonot view exercise as punishment or a hassle. Learning and having fun at the same time will spark student’s interest and as a result, encourage students to explore more opportunities outside of the gym. Role modeling behavior and being a mentor will set an example to the way students should act. Giving students the freedom to be creative and discover new things about themselves will help them not feel so constricted and confided to only what the teacher says.
There are both internal and external sources, which values derive from. These experiences mold a person into how they view life and hold what is important to them. For a teacher, their philosophy comes from their values and is then applied to a program such as physical education. Internal sources classify values through interactions between family, personal experiences and role models. Examples of these would be motivating students in a positive manner, making physical activity fun and enjoyable, modeling behavior, understanding individual student needs, being available and pushing students to their highest potential.
Each of these values is identified in the way a person is brought up and in their own personal belief system. Throughout my entire life, it was my parents who have pushed me and motivated me in a constructive manner in everything I did. This helped me to succeed in academics as well as on the recreational teams I was on. Throughout middle school and high school I had found physical education class to be dull, boring and very systematic. I do not want my students to go through the same dry program I once did, therefore making a P.E. class as enjoyable and fun as possible will change a student’s mind on physical fitness. During my time in high school, I struggled in math. It was my tenth grade math teacher who helped me and identified where I was having the most trouble. She stayed after school with me as well as took her free periods to sit down and help me with problems. I was pushed to do the best I could and she never gave up on me. This is how a physical education teacher should interact with their students. Students should never feel let down by a teacher or that their educator does not have the time or want to help them succeed.
External sources result from laws, school district policies, school politics and spiritual training or church. These sources may collide with the internal values (such as having laws or policies in a school you are teaching at). Being aware of student’s safety is an example of an external value. If a student were to be injured, the teacher will be the first to look at to see if there was any negligence involved. If so, the teacher is held accountable and may have a lawsuit brought upon them. It was a value of mine to teach students all three domains. These domains are held as external values because in New York State it is a policy for physical education teachers to teach children in each of these areas, and hold students and teachers accountable in this area.
In physical education, the learning takes place through student-centered learning as well as teacher-centered teaching. In my physical education environment, I believe learning does not just take place by constant teacher lectures, but through discovery, jigsaw teaching and trial and error processes conducted by the student’s themselves. When delivering a lesson, teachers should make sure the environment is safe for everyone in the classroom. Unnecessary equipment or dangerous objects should be removed from the gym. Teachers are responsible in stopping dangerous behavior right away if it is occurring. Teachers should model good behavior in and outside the gym. This way, students recognize what is appropriate and respectful behavior. It is the responsibility of the teacher to make sure that students are engaged in each of the NASPE and NYS standards. Through regular assessments and making benchmarks for where you want your students to be can be applied in teaching. Coming up with interesting and “out of the box” lessons will help students to want to learn more and continue physical activity outside of the gym.
Letting students be creative and free is important. This is where a student-centered learning takes place. Incorporating activities such as dances or obstacle course allows for students to come up with their own moves and designs within a set of designated parameters set by the teacher. Having station lessons increase student learning as well. Students can travel throughout the gym and teach basic skills and concepts as well as develop those skills with minimum contact from the teacher.