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<p>This unit is designed to prepare students to teach Physical Education (PE) with an emphasis on junior and middle secondary years learning. Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding of all aspects of contemporary curriculum design and delivery of inclusive, student-centered learning experiences in PE. Students will critically engage with evidence-based approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in the PE discipline through both theoretical and practical experiences.</p>
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<li>Middle years school PE class structured observations</li>
<li>Physical activity behaviours and needs of young people and the role of PE and sport in their world Factors that affect engagement and learning in PE</li>
<li>What should be taught in school and when? PE programme models Exploring (H)PE curriculum, policies and resources</li>
<li>Contemporary assessment approaches in education and PE. Developing safe, inclusive, engaging and educative PE</li>
<li>Unit and lesson planning for learning in PE</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit is designed to prepare students to teach Physical Education (PE) with an emphasis on junior and middle secondary years learning. Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding of all aspects of contemporary curriculum design and delivery of inclusive, student-centered learning experiences in PE. Students will critically engage with evidence-based approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in the PE discipline through both theoretical and practical experiences.</p>
Unit content
<ul> <li>Middle years school PE class structured observations</li> <li>Physical activity behaviours and needs of young people and the role of PE and sport in their world Factors that affect engagement and learning in PE</li> <li>What should be taught in school and when? PE programme models Exploring (H)PE curriculum, policies and resources</li> <li>Contemporary assessment approaches in education and PE. Developing safe, inclusive, engaging and educative PE</li> <li>Unit and lesson planning for learning in PE</li> </ul> <p> </p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070105 - Teacher Education: Secondary
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edbed3044">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>the student has achieved at least 45 Credit Points prior to enrolment and must be in Physical Education Major / Minors</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Connect research and practice related to student development and the impact this has upon learning and engagement in Physical Education.</p>
K2
<p>Illustrate a depth of understanding of current curriculum approaches and requirements for Physical Education.</p>
K3
<p>Compare and contrast contemporary pedagogical approaches in Physical Education.</p>
K4
<p>Comprehend and classify assessment types, functions and strategies to evaluate student learning, and provide feedback in PE.</p>
K5
<p>Identify and appraise strategies to support inclusive student participation, safety and engagement in Physical Education.</p>
K6
<p>Develop understanding of reliable, evidence-based resources suitable for use in Physical Education.</p>
S1
<p>Design an effective Physical Education learning sequence, informed by current curriculum requirements and knowledge of student learning.</p>
S2
<p>Apply assessment and reporting knowledge and frameworks to design effective learning sequences, lesson plans and assessment tasks.</p>
S3
<p>Select and implement a range of contemporary teaching and assessment strategies.</p>
S4
<p>Coordinate Physical Education activities to ensure a safe, effective learning environment for students with a range of abilities.</p>
S5
<p>Model core teaching practices, including verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to support student engagement and learning.</p>
A1
<p>Design and evaluate a sequential unit of work using the junior/middle school (H)PE curriculum.</p>
A2
<p>Research a contemporary PE teaching model.</p>
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<p>Develop, and reflect upon, a sequential unit of work that aligns with the current junior/middle years (H)PE curriculum, is informed by contemporary pedagogical approaches, includes an effective assessment plan, a range of reliable resources and caters for students with a range of abilities.</p>
<p>Curriculum Design</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Research a contemporary PE teaching model. Based on the model, design and teach a lesson, and plan an assessment task for a specific cohort</p>
<p>Curriculum Design and Teaching Performance</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S3, S4, S5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070105 - Teacher Education: Secondary
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edbed3044">View unit fees</a>
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