Today in persoal fitness class we had a subsitute, another day I should of teached. At the begining of class I walked in the classroom and coach said he will be leaving today and here is our sub. I explained the objectives to me and left. The objective was to go to the track and walk five laps for a grade. Once the laps were completed we were to go to the gym and finish the fintess test that is required.
As I approached the class and stated the objectives the students had an idea what we will being doing today. Very similar to the way the professors present their objectives. The students knew what was going to happpen therefore allowing the class to run smoothly. I would have to agree wtih one of the teachers here at Akins that rapport is one of the best things ever develpoed. As the students walked thier laps and finished their laps there were several students that only wanted to complete four laps for a 80 when all they had to do is walk one more get an 100. I think being the person that I am in creating rapport is why I get along with the students. I would ask the students to do another lap to get an 100 and they did. There was very little resistence in the begining but overall they did what I asked.
We also went to the gym were I had someone model what we were going to do for the raminder of the fitness test. I expalined to them again restating the objectives what exaclty we will be doing today. At first they were not listening therefore I had to be a little stern with my voice and my face to get my point across. As the period progressed the sturctue of the class ran smoother.
The day was great, as I continue to learn everythings seems to fall in place. Every time I teach my confidence grows and the nervous dispate.
April 6, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Chisan,
I love reading your description and seeing your analysis emerge in your blogs. Like you said, I think you’re getting the hang of this “reflection” thing
I would ask, though, that you consider more what’s at the heart of the problems you see in these classes. It’s okay to analyze what’s NOT working as well as what you’re doing that IS working.
And, as you reflect, consider what you would different not only on a case-by-case basis but in the overall organization of these classes. How can you get young people to engage in useful physical activity and “enjoy” it? I remember many days of PE in high school AND in college. We were required to take PE all 4 years in HS and 2 full years in college. There were times when I was thoroughly UNENGAGED but there were also times when I loved doing games and activities.
Can you find the secret to making kids want to come to class, dress out and participate?
ProfN