Coty W Wright - Professional Portfolio
Standard 3: Planning and Implementation
Physical education teacher candidates plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and content aligned with local, state, and national standards to develop physically educated individuals.
Planning and implementing those plans into the curriculum are one of the more essential parts of teaching. Without proper planning it's difficult to establish clear goals and objectives for students to carry out. Having both short and long term goals that are appropriate and reachable keeps students enthusiastic about achieving success. Long term goals allow for greater development and improvement to occur, while short-term goals ensure students remain on task throughout. Goals should also be maintained and associated with state and national standards. The national standards list a variety of outcomes for students including: participating regularly and valuing physical education, is able to achieve physical fitness, understands and can perform motor skills, and demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior. Lessons must be developed to incorporate course objectives, while fitting the needs of each student. Having alternative teaching techniques can aid students who may struggle comprehending actions and concepts or those who require accommodations. Implementing creative yet attainable lessons will prevent students from becoming frustrated by activities that are to difficult or bored of the fairly simple ones. Different tools such as music or other forms of technology can be used to enhance student engagement and learning experiences.