QC FNES 146 Textbook Chapter 1 Highlights

​The Need For Change

The only thing in life that is constant is change.

​Why was there a call for change in education?

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Why was there a call for change in education? (Dont press enter until you complete your answer)

​The launch of Sputnik (1959) led to the creation of the US own space program. This caused an increased desire for greater emphasis on math and science in schools. Unfortunately, a report (A Nation at Risk, 1980) indicated a serious decline in the US education system. Students were unable to perform basic functions and were getting diplomas for “seat time.” Those in power began calling for standards in education. In 1995, standards for Physical Education were created and adopted by most states.  

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How are content standards and performance standards different from each other? 

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How are content standards and performance standards different from each other?

​Content Standard

​Specifies what students should know and be able to do.

​The SHAPE America physical education standards are content standards.

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A simple example of a con​tent standard would be:

Student is able to successfully complete the high jump 70% of the time.​

​Performance Standard

​Defines a satisfactory level of learning.

"How good is good enough?"

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Example: If the high jump ​is the content standard then where the teacher places the bar (3 ft) is the performance standard.

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What are the different grade bands?

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What are we trying to assess within each band?​

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What are the different grade bands?

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What are we trying to assess within each band?

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The grade bands are K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. 

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​K-5 we are exploring movement concepts and refining skills using the Skill Theme approach.​

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​6-8 we are continuing to refine skills as well as improve strategies in small-sided games.

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Middle school students should graduate demonstrating competency in 1 Invasion sport, 1 Racquet sport, and Dance and/or Individual Activity.​

​9-12 students would complete a fitness portfolio ​

that includes the following:

• present fitness scores

• goal setting for improvement

• an improvement plan

• ​record of activity used to meet goals

​This is not comprehensive. We teach more than this.

​How are Performance Based Assessments different from Assessments of Performance? Give an example.

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How are Performance Based Assessments different from Assessments of Performance? Give an example.

​PBAs are complex and often measure learning in more than 1 domain. Skills Tests (e.g., volleyball serve) are not dynamic, real-world situations. You can turn off the Cognitive aspect. It's just Psychomotor. You are assessing performance, but it's not PBA.

​What is the role of assessment in Physical Education?

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What is the role of assessment in Physical Education? List as many reasons as you can.

1. Plan future instruction

2. Encourage student learning

3. Provide feedback to students

4. Document program effectiveness

5. Formalize the observation process

6. Inform others about student learning

Plan Future instruction

Formative assessments help teachers identify gaps in students' learning and use the info to plan future lessons. Planning the next lesson without measuring student progress is like trying to hit a target while blindfolded. You are not trying to evaluate every student every day. Just trying to get a general sense of where the class is going.

Encourage Student learning

When student progress is slow they can become discouraged. This is especially true for lower-skilled students who have difficulty learning motor activities. Measuring progress along the way gives students a way to see concrete evidence of increased competency gains.

​Provide feedback to students

Teachers or peers typically give verbal feedback to students to correct performance errors or make performance more effective. Feedback also signals to students that what is being taught is important.​

Document program effectiveness

Accountability is currently a concern in all education content areas, and learning must be documented. Assessments and records of results are no longer options; they are a necessity. Physical educators can provide evidence of students' learning by using appropriate assessments.

Formalize the observation process

Informal (unwritten) feedback is not always accurate. By formalizing observation, teachers concretely identify and document accurate student behavior. This includes on-task students as well as competent bystanders.

​Inform others about student learning

​Summative assessments are used for determining grades and thus inform parents and administrators about students' achievement.