Towards Cooperative Learning in Elementary School Physical Education:
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Main Author: Kirchner, Glenn (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Springfield Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD 2005
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Item Description:TOWARDS COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION; CONTENTS; Part One CHOOSING INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES; Chapter 1 THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HOW IT SHOULD BE TAUGHT; Chapter 2 INDIVIDUALISTIC, COMPETITIVE, AND COOPERATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES; Part Two CREATIVE AND COOPERATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES IN GAMES; Chapter 3 GUIDING CHILDREN TO INVENTNEW GAMES; Chapter 4 GUIDING CHILDREN TO INVENT COOPERATIVE GAMES; Chapter 5 TEACHING GAME CONCEPTS AND SKILLS; Part Three CREATIVE AND COOPERATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES IN GYMNASTICS.
Chapter 6 ADDING CREATIVE AND COOPERATIVE COMPONENTS TO GYMNASTICSChapter 7 ADDING CREATIVE AND COOPERATIVE COMPONENTS TO MOVEMENT EDUCATION; Part Four CREATIVE AND COOPERATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES IN DANCE; Chapter 8 ADDING CREATIVE AND COOPERATIVE COMPONENTS TO DANCE; Part Five OTHER SPECIAL USES OF CREATIVE AND COOPERATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES; Chapter 9 TEACHING PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES; Chapter 10 TEACHING ACADEMIC CONCEPTS AND SKILLS THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES; Chapter 11 A TIME TO CHANGE OUR EMPHASIS; INDEX.
The extensive amount of research evidence, at all levels of education and with all subject areas, consistently indicates that cooperative learning results in higher achievement, increased positive interpersonal relationships, and higher self-esteem than competitive or individualistic efforts. In physical education, individualistic learning is an important and effective way of acquiring motor skills. However, competition is more effective when children have learned to work together, to understand and appreciate each other's strengths and weaknesses, and to develop and use collaborative skills s
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ISBN:0398080011
9780398080013

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