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Physical Education in Elementary School (B-KUL-O0G97A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
6 ECTSDutch68 Both termsCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Iserbyt Peter
OC Educatieve master lichamelijke opvoeding

Aims

The Physical Education in Primary Education course aims to provide students with a scientifically based frame of reference to teach the subject of Physical Education in Primary Education with the necessary competence. The learning objectives in the field of content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge and insights are based on the basic competencies of the Teacher as formulated by the Flemish Government with an emphasis on the functional wholes/basic competencies (BC) 1 to 5 (responsibilities towards the learner), with reference to the functional units/basic competencies (BC) 6 to 10. Based on a specific educational vision on the subject of Physical Education and to make its academic focus explicit, these functional entities/basic competencies (BC) are translated into subject-specific learning outcomes.

BC 1 The teacher as a supervisor of learning and development processes

BC 2 The teacher as educator

BC 3 The teacher as subject matter expert

BC 4 The teacher as organizer

BC 5 The teacher as innovator - the teacher as researcher

BC 6 The teacher as a partner of parents/guardians

BC 7 The teacher as a member of a school team

BC 8 The teacher as a partner of external parties

BC 9 The teacher as a member of the educational community

BC 10 The teacher as cultural participant

The following attitudes determined by decree are being developed:

- Decision-making capacity (a1)

- Relational orientation (a2)

- Critical attitude (a3)

- Curiosity (a4)

- Organizational capacity (a5)

- Sense of cooperation (a6)

- Sense of responsibility (a7)

- Flexibility (a8)

Order of Enrolment

Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.


SIMULTANEOUS( P0V17A ) OR SIMULTANEOUS( P0V22A )

The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
P0V17A : Learning in Societally Engaged Education, part 1 (sem 1)
P0V22A : Learning in Societally Engaged Education, part 1 (sem 2)

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

3 ects. Physical Education in Elementary School: Practical (B-KUL-L05N6a)

3 ECTSDutchFormat: Practical30 Both terms
Iserbyt Peter
OC Educatieve master lichamelijke opvoeding

Content

The contents of this OLA are concretized from the decree-determined professional competencies for teachers in specific themes for the broad domain of physical education (PE):

(1) the PE teacher as a supervisor of learning processes

(2) the PE teacher as educator

(3) the PE teacher as a (subject) content expert

(4) the PE teacher as organizer

(5) the PE teacher as innovator and researcher

Specific attention is given to (1) teaching curricula that focus on the development of fundamental motor skills, and (2) positive behavior management in primary school children.

Format: more information

Skills training - Webinar

Is also included in other courses

3 ects. Physical Education in Elementary School: School Placement (B-KUL-O0G97a)

3 ECTSDutchFormat: Internship38 Both terms
Iserbyt Peter
OC Educatieve master lichamelijke opvoeding

Content

Students do a school placement in a primary school for the subject of physical education. The contents are as follows:

1. Observe at least 6 Physical Education (PE) lessons from your own internship classes in terms of teacher and student behavior.

2. Teach at least 32 physical education lessons over at least 6 weeks.

3. Guidance is provided through discussions with cooperating teachers and internship supervisor(s), as well as through the portfolio.

Format: more information

Classroom observation - Portfolio

Evaluation

Evaluation: Physical Education in Elementary School (B-KUL-O2G97a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Presentation, Portfolio, Skills test, Take-Home
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions

Information about retaking exams

No 2nd examination opportunity.