SYLLABI FOR ENS 442A (2.0) & ENS 442B (1.0)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
SPRING 2003 SEMESTER
Instructor. Dr. David Kahan (pronounced
"Con")
Office Phone: 594‑3887
E‑Mail: dkahan@mail.sdsu.edu
Office Hours: T (10:30-11:30); W (8:30-9:30);
other times by appointment
Prerequisites. Passing grades in both 347A
& 347B—Leadership for Kinesiology
In accordance with university policy, these
prerequisites must have been completed
prior to enrolling in these classes (Some exceptions for post‑baccalaureates
may be made on a case‑by‑case basis). To verify completion of the
prerequisites students are required to exhibit university transcripts
indicating course completions and grades by the second class meeting. Students
unable to provide such documentation will be dropped from the course. Additionally, due to enrollment management
issues this semester, enrollment priority goes to students showing proof
(graduation evaluation) of graduation at the conclusion of Spring ’03.
Students will not be admitted if other
courses or obligations are scheduled that interfere with participation. Because
of travel to and from Hardy School, students are expected to have 12:15 to 2:20
PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays free of any other commitments.
Description. The basic requirements,
principles, and concepts for conducting physical education classes in an
elementary school setting are discussed and practiced. The course is divided
into two stages: (a) lectures, activities, and demonstrations on campus; and
(b) instruction of students at Hardy Elementary School.
Primary learning outcomes.
·
TLW
plan and create developmentally and ability appropriate activities given
assigned equipment.
·
TLW
demonstrate effective class control and teaching strategies for implementing
socially desirable and skill-appropriate activities to elementary-level
students.
·
TLW
provide a safe and instructive learning environment for elementary level
students.
Required Texts.
Graham, G., Holt/Hale, S. A.,
& Parker, M. (2001). Children moving (5th ed.). Mountain View, CA:
Mayfíeld.
Kahan, D. (2003). Physical
education for elementary schools ‑ ENS 442A/B: Class participant manual. San Diego, CA: Department of Exercise and
Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University. [Available from KB Books]
Joe Paslov's Lesson Plans:
members.tripod.com/~pazz/lesson.html
PE Links: www.pelinks4u.org/
Useful Materials. Project SPARK (Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation for Kids) Activity Binders for Grades K-2 and 3-6 are available to students at a reduced price (approximately $70 each). Contact Paul Rosengard at 594-4815 for additional details.
ENS 442A addresses theory and practical
content and employs lectures, group discussion, and demonstration formats that
primarily cover information of relevance to teaching at Hardy School. Students
are responsible for assigned readings and the taking of lecture notes.
Reading
assignments. Students
are required to read and comprehend the material contained in the major text.
The assignments are as follows.
Week 1. Complete
chapters 1‑5
Week 2. Complete
chapters 6‑9
Week 3. Complete
chapters 10‑15
Week 4. Complete
chapters 16‑18
Additionally, readings and documents found in
the Participant Manual are to be read
and will constitute the basis of unannounced quizzes (details below).
Assessment
Exams. Two open‑book
examinations—each lasting one hour—will be conducted. The first will be on
Tuesday, February 4, and cover Chs 1-9.
The second will be on Tuesday, February 18, and cover Chs. 10-18.
Each is worth 15 points. The exams are
intended to check that you (a) have read the material and (b) understand it in
the context of an exam. Class content
is itended to compliment—not review—text material.
Practicum. One multiple-choice format, practical exam
will be conducted on April 10. This
exam will require you to identify movement concepts and skill themes performed
by the instructor and is worth 20 points.
Quizzes. Five
unannounced quizzes will be conducted throughout the semester in order to
foster class preparedness and timely attendance. Each quiz will be conducted at the beginning of class and will
consist of a single question distributed on half sheets of paper. Students will be given 1 minute to answer
the question. Each quiz will be worth 2
points—getting the question correct is worth 2 points; taking the quiz and
getting the question incorrect is worth 1 point; and not taking the quiz for
whatever reason is worth no points. (No make-ups for any of these quizzes will
be offered.)
Practical
Assignments
Assignment 1 (Point Value = 20 points;
Due = April 15).
Visit an elementary physical education specialist (not a classroom teacher
instructing physical education). Be
sure to make arrangements before visiting.
(Teachers who have hosted 442 students in the past include Laurie Roeder
at Grant ES, Lynn Barnes-Wallace at Hage ES, and Margaret Razo and Rick Edwards
at Green ES.) Bring paper, a stopwatch,
and something to write with. While
there, be sure to observe 2 classes, fill out the data sheet provided in this
packet, and have the instructor sign and date the data sheet to verify your
attendance. (This is the same data sheet used for Lab 10 in ENS 347B).
In a typed report, you will:
Assignment 2 (Point Value = 20 points;
Due = February 20).
Sourcebook: To collect/create and analyze developmentally appropriate
activities for the purposes of (a)
demonstrating ability to access and judge the value of activity resources, and
(b) assembling an array of activities that can form the foundation of an
elementary curriculum.
Source books must be typed with minimal
writing errors and include diagrams of how equipment is set up, how students
move or equipment is moved during the activity, or both. You
must furnish copies of your source book to each member of the class on 2/20 or
you will lose 5 points on the assignment. You must also submit your sourcebook on PC-friendly floppy
diskette or as an e-mail attachment.
Each activity must include:
1)
A complete
description of activity specifications (equipment needed, playing area
dimensions, number of students accomodated, activity rules and scoring/how to
play, safety and skill cues)
2)
Which grade
levels (e.g., K-1, 2-3, 4-5) the activity is appropriate for and why.
Use only a 2-grade range. Utilize text
to argue why a specific activity befits a certain age (i.e., what can and can’t
most students do)
3)
One
modification to the activity and a consequence of the modification.
4)
Provide a
citation/source for the activity. (For your own activities, reference them as
personal knowledge or experience.)
Point
Breakdown
Exams (2) 30 Exam 1 ____ Exam 2 ____
Quizzes
(5) 10 Quiz 1 ___ Quiz 2 ___ Quiz 3 ___ Quiz 4 ___ Quiz 5
___
Source
Book 20 Source Book ____
Total 100 Extra Credit ____
(delivering/returning Hardy equipment, +2)
Grading. The following are the point and
letter grade equivalents.
A range: A = 93% and above of
possible points; A‑ = 90-92.9%
B range: B+ = 87-89.9%; B = 84-86.9%; B‑ = 80-83.9%
C range: C+ = 77-79.9%; C =
74-76.9%; C‑ = 70-73.9%
D range: D+ = 67-69.9%; D =
64-66.9%; D‑ = 60-63.9%
F: less
than 60% of possible points
Incompletes
will not be given in this course.
Points
are not awarded for attendance/participation, however roll is taken each class
session. Students who are absent more
than 4 times [(absences) + ½ (tardies/leaving early)] during the 16 scheduled
classes, regardless of reason, will have their ENS 442A final course grade drop
by one full letter.
Late
submission of assignments and non‑attendance on exam days will not be
accepted and the points associated with that piece of work will be forfeited.
Exceptions may be granted in proven cases of emergency or conflict and
student absences in conjunction with university-sanctioned activities.
ENS 442B
Information
The content of
ENS 442B is that of instructing in the Physical Education program of Hardy
Elementary School. In the conduct of that instruction, students will be treated
as full faculty members of the school and will be expected to adhere to Hardy
School policies and professional decorum. The essential characteristic of SDSU
student performance is competent professionalism.
Removal from Course Participation. A student can be denied or
removed from participation in ENS 442B if
participation is inadequate. Since children in a real school setting are
being instructed, it is the course instructor’s responsibility to ensure that
the instruction provided is of a level of proficiency, safety, and
responsibility that matches Hardy School’s standards. Removal for incompetence
or inadequate preparation results in a failed course grade.
Course Flow. ENS 442B activities are scheduled to fit the
program of Hardy Elementary School. The activities include: (a) a brief
orientation conducted by the school principal; (b) a visitation to classes to
observe children in classroom activities; and (c) a lesson of instruction and a
lesson of observation (subject to change) on each scheduled day. The procedures
to be followed are expanded upon in the Participant Manual.
Dress.
Professional attire is required at all times while teaching at Hardy
ES. Since inception of the Hardy
experience in 1992, SDSU students each semester have abided by the following
dress guidelines:
Traditional: Athletic socks (ankle up to mid-calf),
athletic shoes, shorts of reasonable length (not above mid thigh nor below the knee),
and a collared shirt.
Alternatives: In lieu of the above shirt requirement,
students may wear a shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket bearing the SDSU logo. Students may wear long pants provided they
are sweatpants/ warmups (jeans, dockers, trousers or any other non-athletic
pant may not be worn). Students may
wear hats if they desire—if they choose to wear ballcaps, the bill of the cap
must face forward. Students may wear
sunglasses provided that when they speak to children, the sunglasses are
temporarily removed.
Grading. Total course points available vary and depend
on the number of students enrolled and the number of days available to
teach. However, the following basis for
grades is pre-determined.
Critical
incidents of LPs (x 12) 2
pts each lesson Next
meeting after teach
Lesson
plan quality (x 13) 2
pts each lesson Day of
teach
Equipment
duty 3
pts Day
assigned
Teaching
evaluation (x 2) 12
pts each Pre-determined
schedule
Vacation
newsletter 10
pts March
27
Progress
report cards 10
pts May
6
·
Kid
quotes
·
Memorable
incident
* Untyped work forfeits one-half of
points possible.
Point deductions:
·
Each
instance of inappropriate dress (-2)
·
Each
instance of arriving past 12:30/leaving early (-3)
·
Each
unexcused absence (-12)
Points: Letter grade
If all items/values are realized, then
112 points are available.
A range: A = 93% and above of
possible points; A‑ = 90-92.9%
B range: B+ = 87-89.9%; B = 84-86.9%; B‑ = 80-83.9%
C range: C+ = 77-79.9%; C =
74-76.9%; C‑ = 70-73.9%
D range: D+ = 67-69.9%; D =
64-66.9%; D‑ = 60-63.9%
F: less than 60% of possible
points
Incompletes will not be given in this
course.
Excused Absences. An excused absence occurs when
the instructor is advised PRIOR to a
class that an absence will occur for some legitimate reason. Teaching
responsibilities must be covered by another class member and based off of a
previously prepared lesson plan by the absent student for an excused absence to
be granted. Illnesses must be verified by a medical certificate. A failure to
abide by these conditions will be treated as an unexcused absence. Each
unexcused absence in 442B lowers the final course grade by one letter.
General
Information for ENS 442A and 442 B
Accommodations. Students may confidentially
identify if they are being served by Disabled Student Services (authentic
documentation required) and accommodations relative to assignment/test
specifications can be made. Students of a religious faith observing a Holy Day
during the term that conflicts with class attendance and students engaged in
school-sponsored activities (e.g., away sporting contests) may make prior
arrangements for an excused absence and the making up of missed work.
Cheating. Students who cheat on any activity will lose
total credit for that activity. The event will be reported to the appropriate
university authority. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, sharing or
reusing work that should be produced originally and individually, using other’s
ideas or information without proper citation, and copying answers (in whole or
in part) during examinations.
Crashing. Both ENS 442A and 442B have limited
resources. Maximum enrollments are typically capped at 20. Due to liability
issues regarding adequate supervision of SDSU students at Hardy and
insufficient equipment resources, enrollments become a legal liability when
enrollment exceeds 24 and additional SDSU personnel are required. Priorities to be applied in
consideration of crashers include:
1.201 First priority shall go to graduating ENS majors for whom the course is required, conditionally classified ENS graduate students, and international students.
1.202 Second priority shall go to ENS majors for whom the course is required for the major and in order of total number of units completed in the major.
1.203
Third priority shall go to undergraduate non-majors
seeking a specialization or minor for whom the course is required and in order
of total number of units earned at or transferred to SDSU.
1.204
Fourth priority shall go to any other students the
instructor wishes to add in order of total number of units earned at or
transferred to SDSU.
Access. Hardy School (5420 Montezuma Rd.,
619-582-0136) can be reached by walking or biking from campus. NO CARS ARE TO
BE DRIVEN TO HARDY SCHOOL. Exceptions
are made for students with verifiable disabilities.
Change of Program Deadline Dates.
There will be no change of deadlines for this session of instruction.
After deadline dates, dropping and adding classes will only be permitted for
serious and compelling reasons. These reasons are generally related to medical
problems and employment conflicts and must be carefully documented. lf
approved, there will be a $20.00 cashier's fee. Late Change of Program packet
must be picked up in the ENS Department: Office ‑ ENS 351.
TENTATIVE
CALENDAR FOR ENS 442A AND ENS 442B
ITEMS in boldface and underlined
are assignments with corresponding completion/due dates.
AT SDSU
January 21: Introduction; KUSI Hardy video
January 23: Proactive and reactive management
techniques (Day 1)
January 28: Proactive and reactive management
techniques (Day 2)
January 30: Locomotor and manipulative
activities (Day 1)
February 4: Exam 1; Locomotor
and manipulative activities (Day 2)
February 6: Locomotor and manipulative
activities (Day 3); Announce Hardy pairings
February 11: Review Participant Manual pages for Hardy; Facilities & equipment
February 13: Modified games and sport (Day 1)
February 18: Exam 2; Hardy work
session
February 20: Modified games and sport (Day 2); Sourcebook due; Move equipment to Hardy
April
8: Fitness activities
April
10: Teaching formats and
applications; Movement practicum
April
15: Interdisciplinary PE; EPE
Observation Report due
April
17: Cooperative activities
April
22: Combative activities; Assessment
(Day 1)
April
24: Assessment (Day 2); ENS 442A course evaluation
AT HARDY
February 25: First day at Hardy; Classroom
observation assignment
February 27: Behavior management games and
Icebreakers; Classroom Observation
report due
March 4-March 27: Formal instruction (8 days)
March 27: Vacation newsletter due
April 29-May 8: Formal instruction
post-vacation (4 days)
May 6: Progress report cards due
May 8: Last day Hardy; ENS 442B course
evaluation; Return equipment to SDSU; Scrapbook contributions due