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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module investigates how teachers develop leadership identities through examination of different qualities of leaders and by critically analysing the work of physical education teacher leaders. Questions that prompt students to engage with ongoing debate about issues related to the teaching of physical education are discussed: How might teachers be supported to deepen their subject knowledge? How might teachers be prompted to reflect so that they learn from practice? How might teachers work together to teach quality physical education lessons? Students work to deepen their personal content and subject knowledge through engagement in practical gymnastics tasks and applying this learning as they teach children gymnastics. Application of theory of leadership to practice is discussed before students lead and support teachers and children in a primary school orienteering event. Students examine whole school planning for physical education with reference to the role of the subject leader and with a particular focus on assessment and inclusion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the qualities and competencies of a subject leader of physical education. 2. Describe key areas of focus for a subject leader of physical education with reference to a school plan for physical education. 3. Reflect on his/her personal capacity, qualities and competencies as a subject leader in physical education. 4. Critique sample school plans for physical education. 5. Adopt the role of a subject leader working within a group to plan and teach children a unit of work informed by content and subject knowledge of physical education. 6. Design a personal or group action plan indicating how to read development of physical education within a particular school context with reference to specific issues related to physical education. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Indicative Content- Identifying the role of the school leader of physical education. - Examining the qualities of the subject leader. - Listening to the voices of subject leaders. - Writing a personal statement related to subject leadership qualities. - Leading development and revision of school plans. - Applying theory to practice: Leading and supporting a primary orienteering event. - Deepening personal subject knowledge: teaching children gymnastics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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