Physical Knowledge in Preschool Education: Implications of Piaget's Theory (Early Childhood Education Series (Teachers College Pr)) (Advances in Contemporary Educational Thought)
ISBN: 0807732540 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Constance Kamii, Rheta Devries Publisher: Teachers College Press Number of Pages: 336
Exploring the rationale and basic tenets of Piaget's theory the authors define physical-knowledge activities consider reasons for their use and discuss principles of teaching rooted in theory-based objectives Included are a variety of physical-knowledge activities for use in the classroom
Teaching Adventure Education Theory: Best Practices
ISBN: 0736071261 Binding: Paperback Edition: Pap/Cdr Author(s): N/A Publisher: Human Kinetics Number of Pages: 408
Teaching Adventure Education Theory: Best Practices offers stimulating fun and engaging activities instructors can use to assist future adventure educators outdoor leaders and group facilitators in making the connections between adventure theory and practice Written for students and instructors who want their classroom experience to be as involving as the field environment this professional reference features ready-to-use lesson plans that employ experiential education strategies for presenting the theory underlying the technical and facilitation skills required in leading adventure experiences Editors Stremba and Bisson and leading adventure educators from the United States Canada Australia and Japan provide an extensive perspective on teaching adventure theory philosophy history and conceptual models through the use of activity-based learning They offer a collection of 34 lesson plans that can be easily modified to fit individual teaching styles or student needs Each lesson plan provides detailed activity instructions teaching suggestions and an overview of the theory taught in the lesson to provide the instructor with background conceptual material An instructor CD-ROM included with the text contains student handouts worksheets and PowerPoint presentations to facilitate lesson implementation and assessment Teaching Adventure Education Theory presents experiential lesson plans covering such topics as these:-Instructional theory and curriculum design processes-History of adventure education-Educational and philosophical foundations of adventure education including lessons on John Dewey's contributions-Central theories supporting common field practices including optimal arousal theory self-efficacy theory attribution theory and the flow theory-Leadership models and theories-Ethical and social justice issues -Group development and social psychology-Processing and facilitation models-The human-to-nature connectionThe book introduces core curriculum theories and models of adventure education including a rationale on why students should know theory and how broader competencies within adventure education often align with colleges' liberal arts outcomes It also explores the common pedagogical threads present in effective adventure education teaching processes and discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching adventure education The book also provides a framework for implementing the lesson plans Teaching Adventure Education Theory: Best Practices assists instructors in bringing to the classroom the experiential learning critical reflection and interdependent community that a challenging outdoor environment facilitates helping students broaden their view of adventure education to encompass its theoretical dimensions
Early Steps Physical Education Curriculum: Theory and Practice for Children Under 8
ISBN: 0736075399 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Evridiki Zachopoulou, Ian Pickup, Niki Tsangaridou Publisher: Human Kinetics Number of Pages: 232
Children under the age of 8 love to movebe it run hop jump wriggle squiggle skip or tumble Now with Early Steps Physical Education Curriculum: Theory and Practice for Children Under 8 you can turn that natural energy and enthusiasm into solid social learning and a lifelong love for healthy and active lifestyles Four top educators from Scandinavia Greece Cyprus and the United Kingdom help you understand ways to promote childrens learning and enhance their intrinsic motivation to be physically active The authors explore pertinent topics for teachers: Child-centred teaching methods Behavior of effective teachers How to develop intrinsic motivation through physical education Curriculum standards with goals and objectives describing what children have learned after lessons are implemented The authors also present the complete physical education curriculum including 48 lesson plans for children up to the age of 8 You receive social interaction lesson plans healthy behavior lesson plans and evaluation methods Each lesson plan has specific goals and objective to be achieved offers specific points of emphasis to consider as you implement the lesson and comes with ideas for modifying it according to the childrens needs These ready-to-use lesson plans provide an instant framework for creating a new program or updating and fortifying your existing program Early Steps Physical Education Curriculum offers a top-notch curriculum well-researched information and instruction and engaging and fun games that help children develop social skills and acquire a basic knowledge of what it means to be healthy and active as they continue to grow Its a great resource for teachers students child-care professionals and all those who work with preschool children or who train those who will work with preschoolers
Theory of International Physical Education and Sports Studies for the Achievement of Peace
ISBN: 1926585674 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3rd Author(s): Noriaki Osada Publisher: CCB Publishing Number of Pages: 186
Noriaki Osada teacher and philosopher wrote the Theory of International Physical Education and Sports Studies for the Achievement of Peace with three bold intentions in mind: to awaken the physical education and sports scholars of the world to their social nationalistic and global responsibilities; to promote the study of physical education and sports as a study of peace independent from other academic fields; and to affirm the value of such study As demonstrated in the special atmosphere of the ancient and ever popular Olympic Games Osada believes that it is the physical education and sports scholars of the world who will through physical education and sports research create national theories that will lead to peaceful societies and peaceful nations Mr Osada looks forward to the day when such sports terms as fair play and team spirit become the language of international relations Now a resident of New York City the author believes that with the establishment of physical education and sports studies for the achievement of peace we in the United States will leave our mark in human history About the Author: Noriaki Osada was born in Kyoto Japan on March 19 1949 He has a bachelors degree from Osaka Physical Education College and an MA from National Osaka Education College He also studied philosophy at Kyoto University as an auditing student Mr Osada continues his work in international physical education and sports studies as the founder of Olympic Education for people around the world is a lifetime member of ICHPERSD (International Council for Health Physical Education Recreation Sports & Dance) and is also a member of AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance)
Curriculum Theory and Design in Physical Education
ISBN: 0881331961 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 2nd Author(s): Anthony A. Annarino, Charles C. Cowell, Helen W. Hazelton Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc Number of Pages: 420
Assessment in Physical Education: A Teacher's Guide to the Issues
ISBN: 0750702990 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Bob Carroll Publisher: Routledge Number of Pages: 168
In the past assessment was underplayed or neglected in the training of physical education teachers Physical education lay largely outside of school's formal structures of assessment and books on assessment completely ignored this area of the school curriculum With the introduction of the GCSE Routes of Assessment (ROA) and the National Curriculum assessment has become an important part of the teaching of PE This book examines in detail the issues as they affect teachers
ISBN: 0697168255 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Sub Author(s): Ann E. Jewett, Linda Lee Bain, Catherine D. Ennis Publisher: Brown & Benchmark Pub Number of Pages: 397
This text presents an analysis of the curriculum process in physical education and provides an overview of physical education curriculum theory describing the cultural context and its impact on the curriculum theory It illustrates the implementation of five alternative generic models for developing physical education programmes This edition of the book places greater emphasis on social and political factors and the importance of cultural diversity
