EEDM302C Teaching Physical Education and Health in Elementary Grades PDF

EEDM302C: Teaching Physical Education and Health in the Elementary Grades LESSON 5: Theories Supporting the Teaching of Physical Education and Health for Elementary Grades OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, you will be able to: 1. Identify the different learning theories related to teaching ph...

EEDM302C: Teaching Physical Education and Health in the Elementary Grades LESSON 5: Theories Supporting the Teaching of Physical Education and Health for Elementary Grades OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, you will be able to: 1. Identify the different learning theories related to teaching physical education and health in elementary grades; 2. Discuss the importance of learning theories in teaching physical education and health in elementary grades; 3. Describe how observation conducts learning; 4. Evaluate the relevance of each theory in teaching physical education and health in basic education; and 5. Construct the relationship of the different factors of cognitive learning. Educators, as curriculum designers, must ensure that programs and learning strategies are appropriate and consistent with the needs of children. They must choose and implement instructional methods and techniques that will help achieve educational objectives. In order to understand the learning process, educators should be aware of the learning theories. Reasons in using learning theories in planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of lessons 1. Theories provide a foundation for understanding how people describe, explain, interpret, learn, and make learning productions. 2. Theories include in-depth insights into learning, as well as contemplations and rigorous studies. 3. Learning theories include structures that help designers understand how information can be used, how knowledge should be created, and how learning occurs. 4. These structures can be used by educators as learning designers to meet the needs of pupils. LEARNING THEORIES Cognitive Learning Theory Constructivism Learning Theory COGNITIVE LEARNING THEORY This theory examines people’s mental processes. Pupils are affected by the cognitive learning theory because their knowledge of their thought processes will aid their learning. COGNITIVE LEARNING THEORY Teachers should provide opportunities for pupils to ask questions, struggle, and think aloud. COGNITIVE LEARNING THEORY The mental mechanism by which the pupil takes in, interprets, stores, and retrieves knowledge is called cognitive learning. REMEMBER! Cognitive learning is not about memorization or remembering so much as it is about how we learn.  Pupils at a young age may benefit from Benefits Of this theory by: Physical assisting them in deciding the most Education And appropriate way for them to learn Health From Successfully remembering and applying Cognitive newly learned concepts Learning Theory Teaching them how to take a “big picture” approach.’ Comprehending different basic physical fitness activities, fundamental movements, sports, and recreational activities Benefits Of Cognitive learning helps: Physical 1. improve children’s comprehension Education And Health From 2. develop children’s problem-solving Cognitive skills Learning Theory 3. promote long-term learning 4. improve confidence among pupils 5. instill a love of learning among pupils CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING THEORY This theory states that rather than passively taking in information, pupils construct knowledge. People create their representations and integrate new information into their pre-existing awareness as they observe the world and reflect on it (schemas). CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING THEORY Pupils develop their learning based on their prior knowledge. This theory emphasizes learning as a personal and special experience for each pupil. CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING THEORY Teachers serve as a reference, assisting pupils in developing their learning and understanding based on their own experiences. CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING THEORY Related to this theory are the processes of assimilation and accommodation. ASSIMILATION – refers to the method of integrating new data into s pre-existing schema ACCOMMODATION – refers to revising and developing an existing schema using newly acquired knowledge CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING THEORY When the child encounters a horse, they might assimilate this information and immediately call the animal a dog. The process of accommodation then allows the child to adapt the existing schema to incorporate the knowledge that some four-legged animals are horses. Consequences of the Constructivist Theory 1. Instead of passively receiving knowledge, pupils learn better when they are actively engaged in learning experiences. 2. Learning is inherently a collaborative activity because it takes place in a social environment where pupils and teachers cooperate to acquire information. 3. Because knowledge cannot be directly imparted to pupils, teaching aims to provide opportunities for pupils to develop knowledge through experiences. What is the difference between traditional teaching and constructivism? Essential Components of Constructivist Teaching Baviskar, Hartle, and Whitney (2009) 1.Elicit prior knowledge 2.Create cognitive dissonance 3.Apply knowledge with feedback 4.Reflect on learning Benefits Of Physical education deals with bodily Physical movements, while health deals with Education And acquiring knowledge. Health may also Health From benefit from this theory by simply Constructivist applying some health practices or Learning Theory lessons in reality. Active learning is needed in physical education when it comes to learning how to be fit, play games and sports, and do other recreational activities. GROUP ACTIVITY 5 groups Prepare a Word document and a PPT presentation Presentation of output next ftf session Rubric: 70% - Content 30% - Presentation