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<p>Students will explore and understand the pedagogical theory underpinning teaching and learning of a variety of games. They will compare the direct (traditional) and the constraints-based approach to instruction, taken in the physical education and sport coaching settings. Students will participate in a range of games, developing relevant sport skills and tactical awareness. They will gain knowledge and skills in developing curriculum, including authentic assessment, and the teaching of games through a variety of approaches, which may include direct, Games Sense, Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) and Sport Education in Physical Education (SEPEP).</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
• Pedagogical theory and rationale.<br>
o Organising effective teaching sequences.<br>
o Establishing learning goals in a games setting for a variety of students in respect to ability and characteristics.<br>
• Various instructional approaches/teaching strategies for the teaching games.<br>
o Communication strategies to support student learning.<br>
o Organization for effective learning environments.<br>
o Role and nature of effective feedback.<br>
• Differences between physical education and sport coaching when using Game Based Approaches.<br>
• SEPEP Model<br>
• Effective assessment approaches to assess student learning.<br>
o including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches<br>
• Historical, sociological and wellbeing perspective for a variety of games<br>
• Experiences of a variety of games as learners<br>
• Development of sport specific skills<br>
• Development of tactical awareness<br>
• Experiences of a variety of teaching approaches in a game setting as both student and teacher</p>
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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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<p>Students will explore and understand the pedagogical theory underpinning teaching and learning of a variety of games. They will compare the direct (traditional) and the constraints-based approach to instruction, taken in the physical education and sport coaching settings. Students will participate in a range of games, developing relevant sport skills and tactical awareness. They will gain knowledge and skills in developing curriculum, including authentic assessment, and the teaching of games through a variety of approaches, which may include direct, Games Sense, Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) and Sport Education in Physical Education (SEPEP).</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> • Pedagogical theory and rationale.<br> o Organising effective teaching sequences.<br> o Establishing learning goals in a games setting for a variety of students in respect to ability and characteristics.<br> • Various instructional approaches/teaching strategies for the teaching games.<br> o Communication strategies to support student learning.<br> o Organization for effective learning environments.<br> o Role and nature of effective feedback.<br> • Differences between physical education and sport coaching when using Game Based Approaches.<br> • SEPEP Model<br> • Effective assessment approaches to assess student learning.<br> o including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches<br> • Historical, sociological and wellbeing perspective for a variety of games<br> • Experiences of a variety of games as learners<br> • Development of sport specific skills<br> • Development of tactical awareness<br> • Experiences of a variety of teaching approaches in a game setting as both student and teacher</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070199 - Teacher Education, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</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/edhpe4000">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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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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K1
<p>Construct tactical awareness and understanding in a range of games.</p>
K2
<p>Express an appropriate understanding and appreciation of the theories that inform a variety of approaches to the teaching of games.</p>
K3
<p>Explain informal, formal and diagnostic formative and summative approaches to assess student learning in a practical games class.</p>
K4
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of teaching approaches used in game education.</p>
K5
<p>Explore and discuss the place and impact of games in society and the school curriculum from an historical sociological and well being perspective</p>
S1
<p>Design effective questioning techniques that can stimulate critical thinking, dialogue and cooperative interaction between learners, and provide timely feedback.</p>
S2
<p>Design tasks to assess student tactical awareness in games.</p>
S3
<p>Critically reflect upon and analyse teaching experience and feedback to make effective adjustments and modifications to learning experiences.</p>
A1
<p>Apply fundamental and sport skills and tactical awareness and understanding in a range of games.</p>
A2
<p>Design, implement, assess and reflect on lessons for games using a variety of teaching approaches that show an understanding of how to design safe, progressively sequenced, modified, practical games/activities based on curriculum guidelines.</p>
A3
<p>Develop, deliver and analyse appropriate assessment approaches.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance at key sessions and those linked to assessment tasks</p>
<p>Attendance and Participation</p>
<p>S/N</p>
K5, A1, A2
2
<p>The purpose of this task is to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts covered in the unit through critically reflecting on questions relating to the theory, creation and application to Game Based Approaches in HPE and community settings.</p>
<p>Written and Visual / Media Assessment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
3
<p>Design an effective unit of work that teaches an allocated game and authentically assesses student learning and the effectiveness of the unit. Provide justification of the pedagogical education approach used.</p>
<p>Written document Unit plan</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3
4
<p>Design, deliver and reflect on a practical game based lesson to peers, including student specific modifications/adaptations as required. Provide appropriate assessment of the student learning outcomes and reflection/evaluation on professional practice.</p>
<p>Lesson plan, delivery and reflection</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K3, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A3
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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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:
070199 - Teacher Education, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</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/edhpe4000">View unit fees</a>
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