SHL5412 - Psychology of Learning/Secondary Gym and Dance

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:\

(1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories of learning;
(2) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of task, learner and teacher factors affecting learning
(3) Critically evaluate practice methods and teaching styles
(4) Assess and account for their own learning of a selected physical activity
(5) Demonstrate understanding of the aims and content of gymnastics and dance taught in secondary school at key stage 3 & 4
(6) Plan and construct progressive gymnastics & dance lessons with clear teaching objectives, tasks, teaching points, safety issues, progressive targets, observation and feedback.
(7) Demonstrate understanding of how to create an effective learning environment
(8) Demonstrate knowledge of the key partners to work with in the community

Content:

Product and process definitions of learning; theories of learning Factors affecting learning: task, learner and teacher characteristics Designing Practice: guidance; whole vs. part; mental practice; distribution of practice; blocked vs. random and variable vs. constant practice Role of the teacher: planning ; objective setting; session structure;
Teaching style; evaluation National Curriculum Programme of Study Key Stages 3-4 Practical teaching in Secondary PE: gymnastics and dance
Teaching methods: teaching points, observation, demonstration, organisation, positioning, feedback, differentiation and progression targets
Lesson and unit planning, monitoring and assessment
An effective learning environment, class management in PE, rules and routines, minimising off-task behaviour, the effective class manager Community partnerships

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning will be facilitated through lectures, seminars, practical workshops.

Lectures, Seminars
Contact Hours: 20
Number of Groups: 1

Practical workshops
Contact Hours:40
Number of Groups: 1

Assessment:

001 Learning File relating theory to practice 2500 words (end of sem 1) 50%
002 File of lesson plans 1000 words (end of sem 2) 30%
003 Essay 1000 words (end of sem 2) 20%


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