PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHOD: PREP TO 12
EDU4PHE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to a theoretical basis and skill foundation in teaching physical education in a school setting. Emphasis is on qualities of an effective physical education teacher and physical teaching practices. Students have the opportunity to apply a range of knowledge and skills to development and evaluation of a P-10 physical education curriculum. The curriculum is linked to the concepts, framework and learning outcomes contained in the Physical, Personal and Social Learning strand of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. This subject prepares beginner teachers to teach post-compulsory physical education. Students are introduced to the structure and content of the VCE Physical Education Study Design, and are provided with the knowledge and skills to plan, teach, assess and resource physical education.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Gary Crouch
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: Student must be enrolled in course EBPHEB
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | EDU4PHE: Physical Education Teaching Method Readings | Prescribed | La Trobe University (2013) | BENDIGO: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
| Readings | Instructional Models for Physical Education (2nd ed.) | Recommended | Metzler, M.W. (2005) | SCOTTSDALE, AZ: HOLCOMB HATHAWAY PUBLISHERS |
| Readings | Learning to Teach: A primer for pre-service teachers | Recommended | Marland, P.(2007) | SYDNEY: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Teaching Health and Physical Education in Australian Schools | Recommended | Tinning, R., McCuaig, L., & Hunter, L.,(Eds.)(2006) | SYDNEY: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA |
Bendigo, 2014, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gary Crouch
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 23
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Article analysis | 20 | |
| Practicum Performance & Journal (as assessed by supervisors and visiting Lecturers reports) | Hurdle requirement - Secondary (compulosry) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards are reqired to meet the compulsory hurdle assessment. | 30 |
| Unit of Work | 50 |