Learning to Teach Physical Education in the Secondary School: A companion to school experience(Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series)

Praise for previous editions: 'A wealth of advice on generic aspects of teaching and learning in Physical Education ...The accessibility of the text, and constant reference to ways of adapting suggestions to different situations, make this book particularly "user-friendly" and suitable for student-teachers in diverse settings' – European Physical Education Review ‘Essential reading for teachers who pride themselves on being "critically reflective"' – Times Educational Supplement The fourth edition of Learning to Teach Physical Education in the Secondary School has been revised and updated in light of the latest research evidence and practice in relation to teaching and learning, and changes in policy and practice within initial teacher education.　 Key topics covered include: Starting out as a teacher Planning and evaluation for effective learning and teaching Communication in PE Lesson organisation and management Motivating pupils for learning in PE<+>NEW <+> Assessment for and of learning Inclusive approaches to teaching PE Learner-centred teaching and physical literacy<+>NEW <+> Teaching safely and safety in PE Accredited Qualifications in PE Teacher beliefs<+>NEW <+> Developing your own knowledge, skills and understanding<+>NEW <+> This core text guides you to become competent in basic teaching skills, enabling you to cope in a wide range of teaching situations. It emphasises the development of your own professional judgement, your ability to reflect critically on what you are doing, and on your beliefs about teaching PE.　 Written with university and school-based initial teacher education in mind, Learning to Teach Physical Education in the Secondary School is an essential source of support and guidance for all student teachers of PE embarking on the challenging journey to becoming an effective, successful teacher.

Table of Contents:
  Introduction 1 Starting out as a PE teacher Susan Capel 2 Aims of PE Margaret Whitehead 3 How planning and evaluation supports effective learning and teaching Jackie Arthur and Susan Capel 4 Observation in PE Maggie Killingbeck and Margaret Whitehead 5 Communication in PE Paula Zwozdiak-Myers 6 Lesson organisation and management Julia Lawrence and Margaret Whitehead 7 Motivation Kevin Morgan, Dan Milton and Julia Longville 8 Developing and maintaining an effective learning environment Kerry Whitehouse, Lerverne Barber and Vanessa Jones 9 Assessment for and of learning in PE Angela Newton and Mark Bowler 10 Planning for an inclusive approach to teaching and learning Phil Vickerman, Barbara Walsh and Julie Money 11 Learner-centred teaching – a physical literacy perspective Margaret Whitehead 12 Teaching safely and safety in PE Anne Chappell 13 Designing teaching approaches to achieve intended learning outcomes Richard Blair with Margaret Whitehead 14 Accredited qualifications and principles of classroom teaching Elizabeth Myers and Stuart Taylor 15 Teacher as a Researcher/Reflective Practitioner Paula Zwozdiak-Myers 16 Teacher beliefs Suzie Everley and Michelle Flemons 17 Beyond your teacher education Gill Golder and Julie Stevens 18 Developing your knowledge, skills and understanding for teaching PE Susan Capel and Margaret Whitehead

About the Author :
Susan Capel is Professor of Physical Education at Brunel University, UK. Margaret Whitehead is a physical education consultant and a visiting professor at the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and an adjunct professor at the University of Canberra, Australia.