SHN5012 - Applied Pedagogy in Physical Education

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:,
Apply knowledge and understanding of cognitive development and decision making within the context of games.
Evaluate key principles relating to the teaching process and their impact on learning.
Evaluate the impact of model-based approaches within physical education.
Apply knowledge and understanding of teaching approaches and learning theory to planning and practical application.

Content:

Within this module students will develop knowledge and understanding of information processing and how this impacts on the teaching process. Modes of presenting practices will be evaluated in relation to the skill being taught and the learner's skill level. The relationship between sensory input, perception, memory and decision making will be evaluated in relation to performance and tactical understanding.

In relation to the teaching process, students will develop their understanding of Models-Based practice within Physical Education and Sport. Application of the different curriculum models (e.g. Teaching Games for Understanding, Sport Education, Cooperative Learning - to include international examples) will be enhanced through practical application in relation to the planning and delivery of Games in the curriculum.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The teaching methods will include lectures, workshops and practical sessions. The integration of these three learning environments will facilitate dissemination of underpinning theory, group-based and student led learning and also the application of this learning within a teaching (practical) environment.

The practical sessions will allow students to develop self and peer assessment skills and develop pedagogical awareness in preparation for potential future employment.

Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 60

Workshops
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 20

Practicals
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Students will be offered either coursework or practical for the negotiated assessment, where planning for games activities will be assessed and students will be asked to justify why they have adopted a specific curriculum model and learning activities to achieved desired objectives and outcomes for all pupils.

The essay will assess understanding of the nature of planning to affect cognitive development and decision making in sport.

Assessment:

001 Negotiated assessment; 10mins or 1,500 words; mid-semester 1 40%
002 Essay; 2,500 words; end semester 1 60%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Tim Green
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S1

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