PE for Diverse Learners

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Edison: 687-3284
Frank James: 683-2911

Frank's Cell: 510-1794

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fjames@uoregon.edu

james@4j.lane.edu

jamesfra@comcast.net

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 PE for Diverse Learners  (PEDL)
  • EDST 440/540
  • CRN 32361 for 440
  • CRN 32367 for 540
  • Spring Term 2010
  • Classes are at Edison School
  • 1328 E. 22nd Ave.
  • First Class is Friday, October 1st
  • Class Start Time: 3:00    
  • Class Ends: 5:50

 

Physical Education for Diverse Learners (PEDL) is designed to introduce prospective teachers to lessons, activities and games that reflect changes in the emphasis of the P. E. Curriculum. At its core, this is essentially a move away from sports-only skills and a move toward the much more inclusive concept of lifetime fitness.

 

 

 

U of O Adjunct Instructor: Frank James

Office Hours: Before or after class on Friday.
My email: fjames@uoregon.edu account is forwarded to this account james@4j.lane.edu

Email regarding absences and assignments:

GTF -   Email:


Course Objectives

  • Define current trends in Physical Education
  • Identify and define the Oregon Standards for Physical Education.
  • Develop skills using online resources to find appropriate games for different grade levels and different areas of classroom study.
  • Develop skills in transitioning students during P. E. Activities from the Warm-up to the Cool-down.
  • Learn and identify best practices for creating a positive learning environment.
  • Identify and practice nonverbal classroom management applicable to P.E. or a classroom setting.
  • #1 Practicum option is on most Fridays from 11:30 - 12:30. There will be some additional times available, which will be added during the term. This will be a variety of games and activities offered during the regular recess times.
  • #2 Practicum Option: You are also welcome to visit the Edison P.E. classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The Edison P.E. teacher is Rachel Farkas. During your visits to Edison P.E. classes, you may observe, assist, or teach in combination with the instructor. A written reflection is required for each visit.
  • #3 Practicum Option: Visiting another elementary school's P.E. program during is another possibility. A written reflection is required for each visit.

Course Outline - Weekly Schedule of Topics and Assignments

  • This schedule is really a general outline of the topics and the sequence that this course will follow. There are often adjustments during the term.

Week Two: Warmups and Some Favorite Games

Introductions and Beginning of the school year activities, including standard playground rules.

Week Three  Ball Activities

There are many ball skills and activities elementary aged students can be engaged in.

Week Four Tag Games

We will introduce some of the most popular games currently being played in our gym classes.

Sportstacking

Also referred to as cup stacking. This is an individual activity that requires the participant to use both hands and stack twelve cups in various configurations with as much speed as possible

The Project Adventure activities were developed for P. E. by many of the same people who developed the original Outward Bound Program

Week Five - Hoops

Hula hoop activities and games for all grades.

Week Six -Basketball

An introduction to many noncompetive activities and games that we play.

Week Seven: Scooters

There are many activities that students can do with the classic gym scooter.

    The Fitnessgram assessment is the tool that we use to assess the fitness level of our students. Sometime in week eight or nine, depending on time.

    Week Nine: Sportstacking

    Also referred to as cup stacking. This is an individual activity that requires the participant to use both hands and stack twelve cups in various configurations with as much speed as possible.

    Week Ten - Cooperative Games and Activities


    Grade Policy:
    • 100 Points = A 
    • 80- 99 Points = B
    • 70 - 79 = C
    • 69  = Incomplete or Failing

      * Maximum Grade: A+   Must have perfect attendance for A and A+

80 Points: Attend class - 100% participation

20 Points Required Practicum: 10 points for each visit. Must visit twice for an "A"

Visit Edison and assist in the Friday Fun Activities offered during the student's recess times, starting at 11:30.

    You can also teach/assist in an additional P.E. Class at Edison. Written reflections required for each visit.

20 Bonus Points Practicum:

    Visit another elementary or middle school with a P.E. teacher for two classes and complete a written reflection for two visits.

20 Bonus Points for Unit Plan:

    Design a Unit plan that that would be relevant and engaging for any grade in the elementary school. This would include classroom and P.E. activities. You can use a larger theme, such as ocean study as a model. Ocean Week Games and Activities.

     

(Use this link for more ideas)

Absence policy:

Any absences are made up by an equal amount of time spent observing and assisting with the Friday Fun Recess or the P. E. classes at Edison.  

Students must contact the GTF in case of illness or emergencies that preclude taking quizzes as scheduled or attending class sessions.Messages can be left on the GTF's email or the instructor's e-mail at any time of the day or night prior to class.Graduate/Undergraduate differentiation - See instructor for detailsAttendance policy: Attendance and physical participation in all activities is required. 
  Expected classroom behavior:
  • Participating in class activities
  • Respecting the diversity of cultures, opinions, viewpoints in the classroom
  • Listening to fellow students, professors, and lecturers with respect
  • Arriving on time, prepared for class
  • Attending for the duration of class; not reading other materials
  • Several options, both informal and formal are available to resolve conflicts for students who believe they have been subjected to or have witnessed bias, unfairness or other improper treatment. Within the College of Education, contact the COE Ombudsperson at /ombudsman Racist, homophobic, sexist, and other disrespectful comments will not be tolerated.

Diversity

It is the policy of the University of Oregon to support and value diversity. To do so requires that we:
• respect the dignity and essential worth of all individuals.
• promote a culture of respect throughout the University community.
• respect the privacy, property, and freedom of others.
• reject bigotry, discrimination, violence, or intimidation of any kind.
• practice personal and academic integrity and expect it from others.
• promote the diversity of opinions, ideas and backgrounds which is the lifeblood of the university.

Documented Disability 

Appropriate accommodations will be provided for students with documented disabilities. If you have a documented disability and require accommodation, arrange to meet with the course instructor within the first two weeks of the term. The documentation of your disability must come in writing from the Disability Services in the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. Disabilities may include (but are not limited to) neurological impairment, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, chronic medical conditions, emotional/psychological disabilities, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities. For more information on Disability Services, please see http://ds.uoregon.edu/ All students are subject to the regulations stipulated in the UO Student Conduct Code (http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/programs/student_judi_affairs/). This code represents a compilation of important regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to student life. It is intended to inform students of their rights and responsibilities during their association with this institution, and to provide general guidance for enforcing those regulations and policies essential to the educational and research missions of the University.

Conflict Resolution
Several options, both informal and formal, are available to resolve conflicts for students who believe they have been subjected to or have witnesses bias, unfairness, or other improper treatment. Change to conflict resolution paragraph in COE syllabi:It is important to exhaust the administrative remedies available to you including discussing the conflict with the specific individual, contacting the Department Head, or within the College of Education you can contact Joe
Stevens, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at 346-2445 or stevensj@uoregon.edu or Surendra Subramani, Diversity Coordinator, at 346-1472 surendra@uoregon.eduOutside the College, you can contact:\· UO Bias Response Team: 346-1139 or http://bias.uoregon.edu/whatbrt.htm>http://bias.uoregon.edu/whatbrt.htm· Conflict Resolution Services 346 -0617 or http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/programs/crs/· Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity: 346-3123 or
http://aaeo.uoregon.edu/

Grievance Policy
A student or group of students of the College of Education may appeal decisions or actions pertaining to admissions, programs, evaluation of performance and program retention and completion. Students who decide to file a grievance should follow the student grievance procedure, or alternative ways to file a grievance outlined in the Student Grievance Policy (http://education.uoregon.edu/feature.htm?id=399) or enter search: student grievance.

In Case of Inclement Weather                                                                                                                    In the event the University operates on a curtailed schedule or closes, UO media relations will notify the Eugene-Springfield area radio and television stations as quickly as possible. In addition, a notice regarding the university’s schedule will be posted on the UO main home page (in the “News” section) at http://www.uoregon.edu.
If an individual class must be canceled due to inclement weather, illness, or other reason, a notice will be posted on Blackboard or via email. During periods of inclement weather, please check Blackboard and your email rather than contact department personnel. Due to unsafe travel conditions, departmental staff may be limited and unable to handle the volume of calls from you and others.

Course Incomplete Policy
Students are expected to be familiar with university policy regarding grades of “incomplete” and the time line for completion. For details on the policy and procedures regarding incompletes, consult the UO Catalog or http://www.uoregon.edu/~registrar/common/incomplete_policy.html.See College of Education Incomplete Grade Contract for college and university regulations concerning incompletes.
It is the policy of the University of Oregon to support and value diversity. To do so requires that we:
• respect the dignity and essential worth of all individuals.
• promote a culture of respect throughout the University community.
• respect the privacy, property, and freedom of others.
• reject bigotry, discrimination, violence, or intimidation of any kind.
• practice personal and academic integrity and expect it from others.
• promote the diversity of opinions, ideas and backgrounds which is the lifeblood of the university.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided for students with documented disabilities. If you have a documented disability and require accommodation, you must meet with the course instructor within the first two weeks of the term. This documentation must come in writing from the Disability Services in the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. Disabilities may include (but are not limited to) neurological impairment, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, chronic medical conditions, emotional/psychological disabilities, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities." If you are unable to take a quiz or exam due to a personal and or family emergency, On a case by case basis, the instructor will determine whether the emergency qualifies as an excused absence. Academic misconduct policy: All COE students are subject to the regulations
Academic Misconduct Policy
All students are subject to the regulations stipulated in the UO Student Conduct Code (http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/programs/student_judi_affairs/). This code represents a compilation of important regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to student life. It is intended to inform students of their rights and responsibilities during their association with this institution, and to provide general guidance for enforcing those regulations and policies essential to the educational and research missions of the University.

Conflict Resolution
The mission of the College of Education is to “Make educational and social systems work for all.” Several options, both informal and formal are available to resolve conflicts for students who believe they have been subjected to or have witnessed bias, unfairness or other improper treatment. Within the College of Education, you can contact: David Chard, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Academic Programs: 346-0065 or dchard@uoregon.edu, or Surendra Subramani, Interim Diversity Coordinator: 346-1473 or surendra@uoregon.edu
Outside the College, you can contact:
UO Bias Response Team: 346-1139 or http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~brt/
UO Conflict Resolution Services 346-0617 or http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~crs/
UO Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity 346-3123 or http://aaeo.uoregon.edu/

Grievance Policy
A student or group of students of the College of Education may appeal decisions or actions pertaining to admissions, programs, evaluation of performance and program retention and completion. Students who decide to file a grievance should follow the student grievance procedure, or alternative ways to file a grievance outlined in the Student Grievance Policy (http://education.uoregon.edu/feature.htm?id=399) or enter search: student grievance.

In Case of Inclement Weather
In the event the University operates on a curtailed schedule or closes, UO media relations will notify the Eugene-Springfield area radio and television stations as quickly as possible. In addition, a notice regarding the university’s schedule will be posted on the UO main home page (in the “News” section) at http://www.uoregon.edu.
If an individual class must be canceled due to inclement weather, illness, or other reason, a notice will be posted on Blackboard or via email. During periods of inclement weather, please check Blackboard and your email rather than contact department personnel. Due to unsafe travel conditions, departmental staff may be limited and unable to handle the volume of calls from you and others.

This electronic document supersedes all previous versions and is subject to change.