Physical Education - Shared Practices
- Coach Mulyadi
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min read
As an experienced Physical Education (PE) teacher, I had my share of good as well as areas I can improve. This sharing is intended to share my best practices during my lessons. I am open to feedback and share your comments.
> Lesson Plan - Be open to feedback
The first thing that any new or 'season' teacher has to prepare is a good lesson plan. I am sure you had heard this many times. A well planned lesson will help to ensure good transition, reduce undesirable moments and allowance to unsuspected occurrences. Spend some time during your week to review your lesson plan with your colleagues and ask for feedback.
> Arrive on time for the lesson
The transition of classes are vital. If the classes are back-to-back, end the class at least 5 to 7 minutes earlier to allow travel time to your next class. Depending on your collaboration with the classroom teacher, you may ask them to support you on preparing the students such as allowing them to line up in front of their classes before you arrive.
> Set up the play area with the equipments you wish to use
If you have time before your lesson, go down to the area of play and set up the equipments that you need for the day. This will arouse the curiosity and increase their excitement. In addition, this will allow the students to have a visual preparation for themselves in anticipation for the class.
> Dealing with unsuspected occurrences
Each student that one teaches are unique in their own way. I will usually approach the student and speak to him or her in calm manner personally. This would lessen the student's embarrassment and allow the lesson to flow with minimal disruptions. If things warrant a sanction of 'time out,' then ensure that the student observes the lesson and re-invite them. Take note of the student and share it with the classroom teacher.
> Have fun and listen to the students
Play and give feedback to students while at the same time have fun with them. End the class at least 5 to 7 minutes before the next lesson. Listen to their feedback and 'take-aways' from the lesson. Give praises when its due and encourage them to give a pat on their back at their smallest achievements.
As you send or see them back walking to their class, give a hand shake or high five or any form of salutations. End the lesson with a smile regardless of what happen in your class.
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