EED 425 Wk 1 Discussion – Unique Components

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Welcome to class! In this first week of EED/425, we are examining the content standards and main concepts of health and physical education at the elementary level.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Why are health and physical education unique components of a school’s curriculum?
• How would you justify the need for health and physical education in an elementary school?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

EED 425 Wk 2 Discussion – Sensitive Topics

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

In Week 1, we discussed how health and physical education are unique components of a school’s curriculum. Now let us take a closer look at instructional practices for teaching the content. Health and/or physical education may contain controversial or sensitive topics for some students and families.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are some approaches for teaching the risks of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use to young children?
• How will you teach the importance of physical activity and the repercussions of a lack of physical activity and healthy lifestyle on young children?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

EED 425 Wk 3 Discussion – Differentiation

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Last week you had the opportunity to create a guide for new teachers that provides detailed information about the major concepts and resources for teaching elementary level health and physical education. This week we will take this a step further and examine differentiation strategies for teaching diverse learners and ways to integrate technology.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are some methods of modifying activities to accommodate students with unique needs?
• In what ways can technology be utilized effectively in a physical or health education environment?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

EED 425 Wk 4 Discussion – Considerations

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

In Week 3 we explored the teaching of diverse learners and ways to incorporate technology into health and physical education. This week will focus on integrating health and physical education concepts into general education curriculum.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are some considerations to think about when planning the health concept or movement activity you will incorporate into a lesson?
• How could you collaborate with other teachers when integrating health and physical education concepts?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

EED 425 Wk 5 Discussion – Bully-Free Environment

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

During this last week of EED/425, the focus of your learning will be on providing an appropriate learning environment for teaching a health and/or physical education-related lesson.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are some strategies for maintaining a safe, positive, and bully-free learning environment?
• What is the significance of positive peer relationships to address bullying, and how will you promote this in your classroom?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.