WRITING THE CENTRAL FOCUS
Below are some example questions, complete guidelines for writing a central focus are included in the referenced publication below.
Questions to address in the central focus:
1. What should students be able to perform (psychomotor) by the end of the learning segment?
2. What should students be able to understand (cognitive) by the end of the learning segment?
Adapted with permission from the comprehensive online preparation guide. [1]
PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
This task contains five components, including: Context for Learning, Lesson Plans, Instructional Materials, Assessments, and Planning Commentary. The video below is a guide through this task with connections to physical education. Also included on the page are supports for writing the planning commentary.
TASK 1 SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Task 1 has five parts, each with different requirements for formatting and submission. Make sure to double check that you have each file ready to submit. Below is a partial example, a complete checklist is included in the referenced publication below.
Context for Learning Information
_____ Use the official template
_____ Follow specifications for file type, format, and length
Lesson Plans for Learning Segment
_____ Write three to five lesson plans; label as Lesson 1, Lesson 2, etc.
_____ Follow specifications for file type, format, and length
Instructional Materials
_____ Submit all instructional materials
Adapted with permission from the comprehensive online preparation guide. [1]
Exemplary Physical Education Planning Commentary - Passedtpa.com
This document provides an example of an exemplary planning commentary written for a lacrosse learning segment.
Johnson, R. A., Brummitt, N. (2021). Physical education edTPA online preparation guide. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.