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Constructivist Learning in K-5 Physical Education

Matthew CummiskeyTemple University

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What is constructivist teaching

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Constructivist Principles• Encourage students to arrive at answers in

different ways• Invite students to describe how they

generated solutions to the learning problems• Have students articulate, defend, refine and

adjust their own strategies to solve problems• Establish classroom social norms for

listening to other and sharing solutions• Build learning on students previous

knowledge while integrating concepts into broad understanding (pathways)

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Advantages for Students-Improves the following:

• Positive self image & confidence – slanted rope

• Critical thinking• Movement vocabulary• Creativity• Self-responsibility• Enjoyment of class• Social interaction

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Advantages for Teachers• Get “inside” a child’s head• Adjust teaching based on responses• More interaction with students• Involve multiple movement education

concepts and skill themes• Non-competitive or low competitive level• Higher activity time• Promotes leadership and success• Higher interscholastic participation rates

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Approaches:IS:• Guided Discovery• Problem Solving• Reciprocal• Convergent

IS NOT:• Command• Practice

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Constructivism at Its Best

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The basics of

• Movement Education (K-3)• Movement Education Schedule

• Skill Themes (4-5)• Skill Themes Schedule

See material under “curriculum and teaching models” tab on homepage

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Spiral Curriculum

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Examples

K – Self SpaceK1 – Range1st – Force2nd – Pathways3rd – Rhythm4th – Movement and Position4th – Bounce Pass5th – Cooperative5th – Throwing Challenge

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Develop your own constructivist lesson using the movement education or skill themes approach

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Constructivism – Helps children become skillful movers and develop positive attitudes towards themselves and physical activity.

Questions??Documents:

– http://astro.temple.edu/~mdc49/portfolio/conferences/presentations.htm

Contact me:– [email protected]


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