Overview

We will explore:

• the National Curriculum (NC) throughout the Age Phases/Key Stages, focusing specifically on the Welsh NC requirement for Physical Education
• how carefully planned, challenging, differentiated tasks result in achievement
• supporting the progress of learners through regular, relevant and supportive feedback • the relationship between learning and teaching, and the role of assessment of learning, assessment for learning, assessment as learning • emphasis is placed on individual learning preferences and the need to plan the delivery of AS/A level theory accordingly • we will explore a variety of Specifications specific to the GCSE and AS/A level qualification awarded by a variety of examination boards • literacy and numeracy and ICT in Physical Education • lesson planning and organisation

The focus of the module will be on discovering the most effective methods for the delivery of a dynamic pupil-centred Physical Education program that results in a confident, self motivated and engaged learner. We will develop your application of evidence based pedagogical approaches that emphasises ‘task mastery’ as a measure of achievement and progress. You will develop your understanding and ability to apply theory into practice, discovering how to create an inclusive learning environment that supports a sense of autonomy, belonging and competence that nurtures intrinsically motivated and self-sufficient learners.

Learning Outcomes

• Following successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 1 Demonstrate critical reflection of effective pedagogical strategies resulting in a learning environment that is; inclusive and pupil centred, engaging, appropriately challenging and progressive, through practical application.

• Following successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 2 Recognise and incorporate opportunities to develop Literacy, Numeracy and/or ICT

• Following successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 3 Produce detailed lesson plan in accordance with current effective practice