Standard 4

Standard: 4. Instructional Delivery and Management Physical education candidates engage students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills. They use communication, feedback, technology, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.

Component: 4.b Implement demonstrations, explanations, and instructional cues that are aligned with short and long-term plan objectives.

Artifact: Pickleball Lesson 2 Pt. 1

Date of obtaining artifact: 4/13/2022

Reflection: This artifact required me to plan a lesson and manage equipment and resources for an equitable learning experience. I alluded to our short and long term goals by reviewing the objectives we'd reached the previous lesson. I made it clear to my students that our prior lesson helped form the foundation for the lesson that day. From an instructional standpoint, it was important for me to consider how many students, equipment, and space I had to work with. I addressed the cognitive domain with a take home quiz; offering my students an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom.

This lesson was the final lab before my student teaching. For this reason, I took my time demonstrating each segment of the lesson with clear exceptions for all activities. The lesson was 30 minutes. With that in mind I wanted to make sure students not only had time to practice their skill but also perform a specific warmup. Understanding that I had a wall and a limited amount of equipment was also key for the success of the lesson. My goal was to build upon the previous lesson in which students learned the "Drop shot, Back hand & Service shot" 0:36 on video. After some practice, we progressed into the "Backhand volley, Forehand drive, Overhead smash" 0:47 on video. During my explanation of the backhand volley, I noted we would start behind the yellow line and serve diagonally. I used cues such as "hand across the body, push ball away, stiff wrist, & hips width" 7:14 on video. I used other cues such as athletic knees and eyes up to promote safety. I encouraged students to remain compact in their form to create better alignment as they strike.

This lab was hard yet productive for me to teach because pickle ball was still new to me. I had to refresh my memory with some research about the rules, regulations, and different types of volleys/shots. Taking my time demonstrating each movement ad nauseam was valuable for the students and myself alike. Keeping my students focused on their objectives for the lesson gives them context and purpose for each activity in the lesson. As teachers, we should aim to remain humble and open to learning opportunities. A growth mindset allows us the ability to continue learning and teaching new and relevant material. For me, this lab was just that.

Standard: 4. Instructional Delivery and Management Physical education candidates engage students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills. They use communication, feedback, technology, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.

Component: 4.d Implement transitions, routines and positive behavior management to create and maintain a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Artifact: Striking with a paddle lesson plan 1 & Food For fuel lesson (Below)

Date of obtaining artifact: Fall 2019 & Spring 2022

Reflection: For this lesson, I planned to teach my students about healthy food within the context of physical eduction. I aimed to get my students moving while stimulating them cognitively. My lesson and lesson plan below allude to the steps I took in creating a safe and positive learning environment.

During this lesson, I aimed to promote a positive learning environment by speaking politely to my students. As teachers, we serve as role models for our students. This is especially important at the elementary level. In order to promote positivity in the classroom we must encourage students to work together safely and respectfully. Transitions were a major focus in this lesson. It is generally understood that children in the elementary level will be more prone to distraction so we want to be concise with transitions. For this reason I instruct them to "follow me" during our first transition. 1:23. Using my hands, I point to position them where I can keep an eyes on them as I instruct. Another example of transition was at the end of the activity when I told my class to "bring it in" 5:52. I used my hands again to gather them in a circle for further instruction. For my visual aids, I used colorful images to help make the lesson fun for my students as they learn about fruits & veggies. For my transitions, I guided students by placing them exactly where I wanted them to be. The cones helped me create boundaries for my students. Cones also promote safety and spacial awareness. My demos helped create a positive learning environment as well. Having this lesson plan as a guide helped set the foundation for my first lesson. Because it was my first lab, I referred to my lesson plan often to keep my team on track. The biggest thing that I took from this lesson was the importance of using verbal and nonverbal communication effectively. Being direct with my instruction helped keep students on track which led to more engagement and minimal safety concerns. I positioned my body properly to help me keep the class safe because I could see all my students. In addition to that, I used several cues to deliver concise verbal instruction. My body language played a big role in how students adhered to my lesson. Being enthusiastic was a goal of mine going into the lesson. From a verbal standpoint, I feel I projected well but could have made my task a bit clearer. I managed behavior proactively by putting my students where they needed to be in order to succeed. I highlighted what they did well by giving them positive feedback 4:32. When students feel esteemed they are more likely to be open and receptive to what we teach them leading to better behavior in the classroom. Overall, my vertical alignment was strong as each task built upon itself from simple to more challenging.

Teaching continues to be a passion for me. With this being my first lesson it was clear to me that I still had a lot to learn. With my subsequent lessons, I aimed to plan a bit more for transitions. Because of my fitness background I never undermine the warmup. After this lesson, I always try to implement fitness elements into as many tasks as possible. This makes the lesson more efficient. Lastly, after teaching this lesson, I learned that good teaching takes intense planning and effort and it is incumbent upon teachers to plan for their students' success.