Physical Education: Content Area 5091 Category IV. Collaboration, Reflection, and Technology
After a lesson on partner dancing, an elementary physical education teacher reflects on how to better plan instruction to increase student learning. Which of the following teacher statements best uses the reflective cycle to meet the teacher's goal? A."I noticed many students stepping on their partners' feet during the dance steps. I need to provide more demonstration and time to practice with better feedback." B."The lesson on turns did not go as planned and seemed to be too challenging. I will move on to the next dance step and maybe come back to this later." C."The students are stepping on each other's feet while dancing. I need to eliminate dancing from the curriculum to avoid injuries." D."The students who are still stepping on their partners' feet after the next class will need to change partners to help determine the root cause of the issue."
A."I noticed many students stepping on their partners' feet during the dance steps. I need to provide more demonstration and time to practice with better feedback." Option (A) is correct. The most appropriate thing the teacher can do in his situation is to use the reflective cycle to adjust teaching plans to make them more effective for the needs of the students. In this case, it would mean more demonstration, feedback, and practice time until the students become more efficient at the task of partner dancing. Moving on to another activity, eliminating it from the curriculum, or doing an experiment in class will not help the situation. Even if the teacher used reflection to make those decisions, they would not be appropriate for the situation.
In accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSAE S S A), physical education teachers and performing arts teachers can best collaborate with cross-curricular content by doing which of the following? A.Developing evidence-based standards and implementation guides B.Participating in the creation of national standardized testing methods C.Writing personal success stories to the Department of Education D.Lobbying for activist groups with physical education and performing arts professionals
A.Developing evidence-based standards and implementation guides Option (A) is correct. Students in physical education and performing arts classes require evidence-based measurement of skill performance. Due to the overlapping nature of content in performing arts and physical education, the collaborative effort to develop standards and implementation guides would benefit the two content areas as stated in the provisions of ESSAE S S A.
Which of the following best demonstrates reflective practice by a physical education teacher? A.Having a colleague observe a lesson and make suggestions about what went well and what needs improvement B.Using lesson plans found on file from a national professional organization during classroom instruction C.Showing an instructional video to new teachers as a guide about teaching in the district D.Administering a survey to students about their favorite parts of a lesson to instill confidence in the teacher
A.Having a colleague observe a lesson and make suggestions about what went well and what needs improvement Option (A) is correct. Having a colleague observe a lesson and make suggestions is an important part of reflective practice. The teacher can then take the points made by the observer, both positive and negative, and improve teaching practice. Observations are routinely done of teachers throughout their career to ensure teacher quality. Observation is especially important in the first few years of teaching because it is one of the factors that determine whether a teacher is offered tenure.
Which of the following strategies best integrates a piece of personal technology into physical education classes to enhance student performance and promote self-monitoring for proper physical fitness? A.Integrating a heart rate monitor through the use of a portable application B.Using spreadsheet software to document a student's heart rate over time C.Recording lessons for self-reflection and teacher assessment in a word processing program D.Having younger students watch game and practice videos to learn a sport
A.Integrating a heart rate monitor through the use of a portable application Option (A) is correct. The portable application provides a way for the physical education teacher to ensure that the students are working within their target heart rate without requiring individual heart rate monitors. Additionally, the application would provide the students with a way of continuing to monitor their heart rates outside of the classroom.
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a physical education teacher working to incorporate community events into a school's physical activity program? A.Inviting the director from the local parks and recreation department to visit the school to discuss summer recreational opportunities B.Offering an intramural program that coincides with the current physical education instruction unit C.Logging students' laps on the walking trail during recess and rewarding the highest achievers with coupons donated by local businesses D.Providing all school personnel with professional development focusing on ways students can become more physically active throughout the school day
A.Inviting the director from the local parks and recreation department to visit the school to discuss summer recreational opportunities Option (A) is correct. Physical educators should collaborate with community organizations to promote physical activity opportunities for students. One way to accomplish this is to invite event organizers to discuss recreational opportunities with students.
Which of the following strategies best illustrates a physical education teacher using technology for professional development purposes? A.Recording a video while teaching a lesson to capture teacher actions and interactions for later evaluation and reflection B.Using pedometers to determine the amount of time students spend being physically active during class C.Creating a Web-based forum to post suggestions and resources for other physical education teachers D.Developing an online comment box so students can post suggestions of ways to improve the classroom experience
A.Recording a video while teaching a lesson to capture teacher actions and interactions for later evaluation and reflection Option (A) is correct. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for professional development. Recording a video of a classroom session allows teachers to observe themselves objectively and reflect on what they do well and areas where they may need to improve.
Which THREE of the following technology applications are most useful for a high school student to track his or her strength-training progress throughout the year, enhancing teacher, peer, and individual assessment? A.Spreadsheets B.Graphing software C.Heart rate monitors D.Digital video recordings E.Pedometers
A.Spreadsheets B.Graphing software D.Digital video recordings Options (A), (B), and (D) are correct. Using spreadsheets allows the teacher and student to gather data in an organized fashion over time. Graphing software can be used to illustrate the data gathered in understandable terms. Digital videos can be used by students to record themselves while executing strength-training routines and then to analyze their form by reviewing the recording.
An elementary physical education teacher wants to diversify student learning opportunities in the classroom. Which of the following is most effective in helping the teacher meet the goal? A.Listening to a podcast by a fitness instructor about training professional athletes B.Attending a workshop on combining physical education and other subjects into the curriculum C.Meeting with parents to discuss their input for student engagement and ideas for activities D.Reviewing previous lesson plans to determine if revisions are needed to bring them up-to-date
B.Attending a workshop on combining physical education and other subjects into the curriculum Option (B) is correct. Attending a workshop about how to combine physical education with other academic content in lessons can lead to beneficial learning for the students and diversify learning opportunities for the students.
Which of the following strategies is most effective for engaging students' families in additional physical fitness activities at home or outside of school? A.Talking to the students about how their families can become more physically active B.Designing a brochure and Web site listing fitness-related opportunities available in the community C.Hosting a special event where parents can participate with their children in physical education class D.Informing parents through e-mail about the value of physical fitness activities at home
B.Designing a brochure and Web site listing fitness-related opportunities available in the community Option (B) is correct. Using both print and Web-based formats to notify the public about after-school, fitness-related activities available in the community makes the information readily accessible to a wide audience.
When a physical education teacher is researching professional development opportunities to improve teaching tactics, which of the following components should the teacher consider most about the information being offered? A.Looking for professional development opportunities that introduce new curriculum models for purchase B.Finding professional development opportunities that are focused on pedagogical standards-based lessons C.Reviewing the professional development instructor's resume and prior teaching experience D.Checking to ensure that the methods being used are appropriate for the current students
B.Finding professional development opportunities that are focused on pedagogical standards-based lessons Option (B) is correct. Recommendations for high-quality professional development emphasize the importance of intense, content-focused experiences as well as opportunities for peer collaboration and structured induction experiences for new teachers. When professional development is standards based, it is linked more directly to the classroom and is shown to improve teaching practices.
Which of the following activities in a physical education class best supports the Common Core State Standards (CCSSC C S S) ? A.Replacing physical activity once a week with a read-aloud session on sports history B.Having the students create a new game with written rules and directions C.Requiring the students to read a sports-related book or magazine for homework D.Providing verbal cues and instructions as the students learn new skills
B.Having the students create a new game with written rules and directions Option (B) is correct. Having students develop a new game with written rules and directions supports literacy education in a creative manner and the Common Core State Standards (CCSSC C S S).
A new student has recently immigrated to the United States. The physical education teacher wants to build cohesion and understanding in the classroom in welcoming the student. Which of the following strategies best supports the teacher's goal? A.Teaching the student basic motor skills in isolation before asking the student to engage in more complex learning tasks with his or her peers B.Inviting the new student to demonstrate and teach the class about a favorite sport from his or her home country C.Immersing the new student in the classroom without acknowledging culture to ensure the other students in class do not view the student as different D.Giving the new student assignments in his or her preferred learning style that can easily be accomplished so that the new student does not become discouraged
B.Inviting the new student to demonstrate and teach the class about a favorite sport from his or her home country Option (B) is correct. Encouraging the new student to express something personal about his or her culture helps to build cohesion and understanding in the physical education classroom. The teacher can understand more clearly the new student's diverse background and prior knowledge in order to serve the student's learning needs effectively.
To most effectively use technology as a means of presenting new information to students in a physical education classroom, the teacher should have students do which of the following? A.Use a tablet to record a student performing a new skill for a demonstration for back to school night. B.View a Web-based virtual demonstration to learn how to use new fitness equipment. C.Type a short essay explaining the steps necessary to complete a lay-up. D.Prerecord a lesson on skill instruction for a substitute teacher.
B.View a Web-based virtual demonstration to learn how to use new fitness equipment. Option (B) is correct. The teacher is using Web-based technology to teach students how to use new fitness equipment. This incorporates technology into the classroom while educating the students.
Which of the following methods of self-reflection best allows physical education teachers to analyze instruction and make improvements for future lessons? A.Analyzing student assessment data at the end of a unit B.Writing comprehensive anecdotal notes at the end of each lesson C.Determining the number of student questions asked throughout the lesson D.Asking students for verbal feedback on the lesson before the class is over
B.Writing comprehensive anecdotal notes at the end of each lesson Option (B) is correct. Writing anecdotal notes at the end of each lesson allows the teacher to make improvements to the lesson and can spark ideas to aid in the development of new lessons.
Which of the following is a reflective teaching practice that best promotes student learning in a safe and well-managed environment? A.Selecting equipment that is appropriate for the developmental level of the students B.Calling parents to provide feedback on students who are trying and working hard C.Evaluating one's lessons and collecting evidence of personal and professional growth D.Being fair and objective with students during behavior correction situations
C.Evaluating one's lessons and collecting evidence of personal and professional growth Option (C) is correct. Reflective practice involves evaluating one's teaching style while documenting personal and professional growth and student learning.
Which of the following strategies best helps to establish productive, collaborative relationships between teachers and parents to support student growth in physical education? A.Sending home annual school calendars for parents to review B.E-mailing parents updates on their child's classroom behavior C.Inviting parents to help with the school's field day activities D.Requiring parents to engage in sports activities with their child
C.Inviting parents to help with the school's field day activities Option (C) is correct. Asking parents to assist with field day activities allows the parents to join in the event with their children and help facilitate the success of the event while collaborating with teachers.
A ninth-grade physical education teacher uses a tablet device to record and play back students' execution of the tennis serve. Which of the following is the best example of this technology being used effectively? A.Allowing students an opportunity to teach the activity to one another B.Providing documentation of students actively participating in a tennis activity C.Offering an accurate assessment of students' ability to perform the skill D.Monitoring students in the class who are not participating in the activity
C.Offering an accurate assessment of students' ability to perform the skill Option (C) is correct. The teacher can use the tablet to record the students in action and then use the playback feature for video analysis to provide an accurate assessment of the students' abilities.
An elementary school teacher introduces students to activities that include jump rope, non-elimination tag games, and hopscotch and then encourages students to play them on their own. By implementing these types of activities in class, the teacher is preparing students to do which of the following? A.Make a logical progression to organized team sports in the community B.Use enough energy so they can focus on lessons in the academic classroom C.Participate in physical activity outside the physical education classroom D.Write a report about physical activities that were popular in the early twentieth century
C.Participate in physical activity outside the physical education classroom Option (C) is correct. Offering activities such as jump rope, hopscotch, and tag and encouraging students to play on their own provides students the opportunity to engage in physical activity outside the classroom setting using knowledge they have gained in school.
Which of the following is the best use of technology for making professional connections among physical educators? A.Sending e-mails and making phone calls to colleagues B.Creating a personal class Web site and discussion board C.Sharing resources and making them available online D.Blogging about successful lesson and unit plans
C.Sharing resources and making them available online Option (C) is correct. Teachers can post resources online in order to share them with other teachers, discuss their merits, and explore how they are to be used. These professional social networking sites are dedicated Web sites designed to allow individuals to interact with others who have similar interests.
After attending a professional development workshop, Mr. Morales met with the other physical education teachers at his school and discussed what it would take for them to implement the latest techniques that he had learned. The group determined that further exploration was needed and agreed to gather information and reconvene the following week. Which of the following professional growth applications are the physical education teachers best demonstrating? A.Mentoring one another by providing support, feedback, and assistance for the purpose of enhancing problem-solving skills B.Creating curriculum maps, which are tools that provide a clear scope and sequence for what must be taught to all students C.Undertaking action research, which is a reflective strategy that requires the collection of data that can lead to enhanced practice D.Planning an integrated curriculum that cuts across subject-matter lines and uses resources that go beyond approved textbooks
C.Undertaking action research, which is a reflective strategy that requires the collection of data that can lead to enhanced practice Option (C) is correct. Action research is a reflective practice of problem solving led by individuals who work in groups to improve the way issues are addressed and problems are solved.
Which of the following activities best establishes productive relationships among community members that in turn support student growth and well-being? A.Scheduling field trips to locations throughout the community for students and their families to participate in B.Inviting students, parents, and community members to participate in Individualized Education Program (IEPI E P) planning meetings C.Holding an assembly for students, families, teachers, and community members to ensure all stakeholders understand their roles within the school D.Hosting a family wellness night with community experts offering physical activity and nutrition sessions to attendees
D.Hosting a family wellness night with community experts offering physical activity and nutrition sessions to attendees Option (D) is correct. Inviting physical activity and nutrition professionals from the area to share their expertise is an excellent way to build relationships with community members while educating students and adults alike.
Which of the following student activities is the best way to implement technology into a physical education lesson? A.Using document-sharing technology to download a task sheet from a teacher B.Accessing the Internet to determine the meaning of new terminology given in class C.Discussing the results of an activity with other students on social media applications D.Recording data about heart rate and calories burned during activity in an online exercise journal
D.Recording data about heart rate and calories burned during activity in an online exercise journal Option (D) is correct. A heart rate monitor and online exercise journals are appropriate uses of technology in the physical education environment. The information about heart rate and calories burned from the online exercise journal can be used for lesson instruction, to provide feedback to the student, and for the student to track his or her progress toward a specific goal.
Which of the following represents the most effective use of technology when teaching high school students the correct execution of a volleyball dig? A.Reading students an online article on the proper way to perform a dig B.Having students create a slide presentation of an individual playing volleyball C.Assigning students a research project using credible Internet sources on a famous volleyball player D.Showing students videos of themselves executing a dig during game play
D.Showing students videos of themselves executing a dig during game play Option (D) is correct. Research shows that students examining video clips of themselves performing a skill is an effective way to help them learn the skill.
The most appropriate way a physical education teacher can use fitness assessment data is to A.inform high-stakes testing that measures a school's performance B.compare the performance and effectiveness of other physical educators C.assist in the writing of scholarly papers for graduate classes D.promote a quality physical education program to the school and community
D.promote a quality physical education program to the school and community Option (D) is correct. The best way a physical education teacher can use quality, evidence-based fitness data is to promote the physical education program in the school system by demonstrating the positive effects that the program has had on students.
