Physical Education for Learning

Packed full of theoretical and practical features, this textbook is essential reading for those studying Physical Education at secondary level. "Physical Education for Learning" provides an up-to-date, authoritative and accessible presentation of the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective teacher of secondary physical education. The central theme of the book is the promotion of learning, and the selection of content has been designed to ensure coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of effective teaching for learning. Each chapter includes directed activities that encourage the reader to engage critically and actively with the text. In addition each chapter offers a 'Learning More' section, directing readers to further sources of guidance, web resources and key texts.

ISBN 1847065023   Pages 208 ISBN13 9781847065025 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 567 Publisher Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.   Published in London Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.   Height (mm) 246 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 189 Publication date 11 Feb 2010   Spine width (mm) 25 DEWEY 613.70430941   Academic level Undergraduate, Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

PART ONE: THINKING ABOUT PHYSICAL EDUCATION; 1. Becoming a Teacher; 2. The Practice of Physical Education and the Social Construction of Aims; 3. Health-Related Physical Education; 4. Teaching as Professional Inquiry; 5. Continuing Professional Development; PART TWO: TEACHING FOR LEARNING; 6. Planning for Learning; 7. Teaching Approaches; 8. Assessment for Learning; 9. Models of Pedagogy; 10. Using ICT to Enhance Learning in Physical Education; 11. Teaching for Examination; 12. Working with Partners; 13. Health and Safety for Learning; PART THREE: LEARNERS AND LEARNING; 14. Theories of Learning; 15. Inclusive Teaching and Learning; 16. Supporting Gifted and Talented Pupils; 17. Listening to Pupils' Voices; Useful Resources Bibliography Index.

'A commanding and authoritative text. Richard Bailey has pulled together an international group of experts to provide multiple perspectives on physical education. Essential reading for physical educators and researchers alike.' Nick Holt, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Canada

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