the curriculum: models esp311 – human movement pedagogy 2

The Curriculum: models

The Curriculum: models

ESP311 – Human Movement Pedagogy 2

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Models:

Definition?

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Models:

Definition: A simplified representation of reality which is often depicted in diagrammatic form

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Model:

Purpose?

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Model:

Purpose: To provide a structure for examining the elements that go to make up curriculum planning, and how these elements interrelate.

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Model:

The literature in the area of curriculum has accepted the use of the term ‘model’ to explain both the nature and the process of curriculum development.

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Models are used to explain:

levels of curriculum

aspects of organization practice

aspects of classroom instruction

types of decision making

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Are designed to provide a basis for decisions regarding the selection, structuring and sequencing of the educational experiences

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Over to you … From last weeks tasks 4 and 5

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Think back to your own HPE experiences at secondary school.

– On what basis were the activities you did in HPE chosen and sequenced?

– Did you experience the same activities each year?– How did major events in the school calendar

influence the content?– Were you helped to refine your knowledge and

skills?– Did students have opportunities to choose the

activities? (adapted from

Tinning, et al)

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When you are preparing a plan for a unit of work:

What elements would you need to consider in your planning, eg outcomes …

Put these elements into a suggested planning sequence or diagram form

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The development of a curriculum involves the developer in decisions about the nature and appropriateness of the substantive elements, eg the:

outcomescontentmethod assessment strategies

These decisions are made in relation to the context in which the curriculum will operate.

A continuum of curriculum modelsA continuum of curriculum models

Rational/objectives models

Cyclical models

Dynamic/interaction models

A continuum of curriculum modelsA continuum of curriculum models

Rational/objectives models:

Ralph Tyler

Hilda Taba

A continuum of curriculum modelsA continuum of curriculum models

Cyclical models:

Wheeler

Nichols

A continuum of curriculum modelsA continuum of curriculum models

Dynamic/interaction models :

Walker

Skilbeck

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Need to consider which of the models makes the most sense to you as the major purpose for your program?

Can you defend such a focus to:ParentsSchool PrincipalOther teachers

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multi-activity modelsport educationfitness education modelself-esteem modelmovement analysis modeldevelopmental modelpersonal and social development model

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Broad categories Subject matter models

– multi-activity model – sport education– fitness education model– movement analysis model– adventure education

Personal meaning models– self-esteem model– developmental model– personal and social development model

Learning process model– games sense

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For each model: What is the value perspective for

– content selection ? – personal / individual development ?– social and cultural goals ?

Which value perspective is given higher value?

They differ from each other in the implied decision concerning what content and / or methodology is most worthwhile

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What models make the most sense to you?

Rank these in terms of your personal preferences: multi-activity model sport education fitness education model self-esteem model movement analysis model developmental model personal and social development model

In a couple of sentences outline the reason for your first two choices?

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After you have ranked these models and reflected on the reasons for your choices take a minute to trace the origins of your reasons.

For example:

your own interests and values?

what you have learned as an HPE major student?

the values of a coach or teacher you admire?

what you perceive to be the needs of youth today?

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Conclusion:

Many factors can influence the above decisions

It is perfectly valid to feel strongly about a particular curriculum purpose

In fact it will enhance your commitment and enthusiasm

But:You need to be aware of this personal influence and modify it with additional knowledge, experiences and, importantly, reflection.