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UNIVERSITY OF REGINA

Faculty of Education

EPE 310-20 – Elementary School Physical

Education

Semester: Winter 2014

Class Time: Monday, 5:00– 7:30 pm Location: ED

318/CK Gym 2

Instructor: Brian Lewis Email: gym@growingyoungmovers.com 

Phone: 535-3105 Twitter: @gymovers

Course Description - This course is designed specifically for

student teachers preparing to teach physical education to

elementary students. The course focuses on an overview of

curriculum content, teaching methods, assessment and evaluation

and learning resource materials and their application in teaching

physical education in the context of schools and society today.

Outcomes for EPE 310-20

  Apply an understanding of curricular outcomes in Grade 1-5physical education. 

  Demonstrate accepted teaching methods in elementaryphysical education. 

  Apply an understanding of assessing outcomes in physicaleducation. 

Reference Texts – various texts will be referenced and cited in

the course. Students are not expected to purchase any texts.

Course Expectations

In order to receive a passing grade in this course, you must successfully fulfill thefollowing course expectations:

1.  This is a professional course. Practice the STF Code of Professional Ethics(www.stf.sk.ca/the_profession/professional_codes/professional_ethics/index.html ) and conduct yourself in class like you are a professional.

2.  Regular attendance is important. You must participate in at least 90% of the classsessions (no more than 1 missed class) to pass the course. Students with 2 or moreabsences will be asked to discontinue the class. If you are going to be late or absentcommunication must be made prior to class.

3.  Participation is essential to the success of this class. Ensure that your participationin small groups and in the large group is positive, productive and respectful to allindividuals. Personal devices should only be used at appropriate times.

4.  Quality work is expected. Use word processing skills to complete all majorassignments. Proficiency in writing and speaking skills is required as indicated in

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section 11.5.2 of the University of Regina Undergraduate General Calendar(www.uregina.ca/gencal).

5.  Deadlines and grading criteria are the same for all. In the event that exceptions needto be made, please discuss this with me. Approval is required pr ior   to the deadlinefor each assignment. All assignments, as indicated on your Individual Course Plan,

must be completed in order to receive credit for the course.

6.  Any individual who, because of a disability, may have a need for accommodations,please discuss this with me, as well as contacting the Coordinator of Special Needsat 585-4631.

7.  Refer to the current University of Regina Undergraduate General Calendar and theattached Summary of Academic Regulations & Reminders for information regardinggrading descriptions, important dates, program requirements and plagiarism.

Proposed Format for Evaluation

5% Personal Narrative25-40% Fundamental Movement Skills Evidence of Understanding25-40% TGfU Connecting Games to Outcomes5% GYM Nights Summary10% Supporting Learning – Weekly reflections and sharing10% Summary of Learning5% Professionalism

Opportunities to Demonstrate Learning

1.  Personal Narrative2.  Fundamental Movement Skills3.  TGfU4.  GYM Nights5.  Supporting Learning6.  Summary of Learning

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 7.  Professionalism

The purpose of awarding achievement marks for professionalism is to emphasizethe importance of practising and nurturing these qualities as part of yourpreparation for a career in education. The criteria below are adapted from

indicators included the Faculty of Education’s Internship Placement Profile (IPP)(Internship Field Manual, 2011) and the ECS 300 Teacher Field Manual (2011).Similar indicators will be used by your cooperating teachers during your pre-internship and internship to evaluate your performance. You will be asked tocomplete and submit a self evaluation that provides evidence of yourprofessionalism in response to the criteria below the week of April 5 th.O = outstanding; VG = very good; G = good; F = Fair; U = unsatisfactory

Criteria O VG G F U

Relates to others in ways that reflect an understanding of diversity

Contributes to a positive classroom climate conducive to learningDemonstrates initiative

Demonstrates confidence and enthusiasm

Models appropriate voice and spoken and written language

Promotes the worth of all individuals

Acts in a dependable and mature manner

Demonstrates interest and commitment to teaching

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 University Grading Description(www.uregina.ca/gencal/ugcal/attendanceEvaluation/ugcal_64.shtml#gradingDescription) 5.9.1.1 Percentage grades

90-100An outstanding performance with very strong evidence of:

·  an insightful and comprehensive grasp of the subject matter;·  a clear ability to make sound and original critical evaluation of the material given;·  outstanding capacity for original creative and/or logical thought;·  an excellent ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and to express

thoughts both in speech and in writing.80-89Very good performance with strong evidence of:

·  a comprehensive grasp of the subject matter;·  an ability to make sound critical evaluation of the material given;·  a good capacity for original, creative, and/or logical thinking;·  a very good ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and to express

thoughts both in speech and in writing.70-79Above average performance with evidence of:

·  a substantial knowledge of the subject matter;·  a good understanding of the relevant issues and a good familiarity with the relevant literature and

techniques;

·  some capacity for original, creative, and/or logical thinking;·  an above-average ability to organize, to analyze and to examine the subject material in a critical

and constructive manner, and to express thoughts both in speech and in writing.60-69A generally satisfactory and intellectually adequate performance with evidence of:

·  an acceptable basic grasp of the subject material;· 

a fair understanding of the relevant issues;·  a general familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques;·  an ability to develop solutions to moderately difficult problems related to the subject material;·  a moderate ability to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner, and to express

thoughts in writing.50-59A barely acceptable performance with evidence of:

·  a familiarity with the subject material;·  some evidence that analytical skills have been developed;·  some understanding of relevant issues;·  some familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques;·  partially successful attempts to solve moderately difficult problems related to the subject material

and to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner;

·  basic competence in writing.0-49Unacceptable performance.

University of Regina & Faculty of Education - Summary of Academic Regulations &Reminders

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Please refer to §5.13 of the University of Regina Undergraduate Calendar for more information orplease visit the website at http://www.uregina.ca/gencal/ugcal/  

1.  Attendance and Punctuality – Regular attendance is essential in all classes and if a class ismissed it is incumbent upon the student to be responsible for all material covered during theclass and any corresponding assignments. As well, group activities and assignments are

often negatively affected by the absence of students. Instructors will monitor studentattendance. 

2.  Cheating – (University of Regina Undergraduate Calendar, 2011-2012, p. 39) Cheating constitutes academic misconduct. Cheating is dishonest behaviour (or the attemptto behave dishonestly), usually in tests or examinations. It includes:

  unless explicitly authorized by the course instructor or examiner, using books, notes,diagrams, electronic devices, or any other aids during an examination, either in theexamination room itself or when permitted to leave temporarily;

  copying from the work of other students;  communicating with others during an examination to give or receive information, either in

the examination room or outside it;

  consulting others on a take-home examination (unless authorized by the courseinstructor);

  commissioning or allowing another person to write an examination on one’s behalf;   not following the rules of an examination;  using for personal advantage, or communicating to other students, advance knowledge of

the content of an examination (for example, if permitted to write an examination early);

  altering answers on an assignment or examination that has been returned;  taking an examination out of the examination room if this has been forbidden.

3. Invigilators’ Rights  – An invigilator who suspects a student of cheating has the authority toask the student to do such things as empty pockets, pencil cases, etc., and roll up their

sleeves. The invigilator should ensure they have a witness when asking the student toperform the request. The invigilator should not badger the student or unduly disrupt thatstudent’s (or other students’) ability to complete the examination. If the student refuses tocooperate, the invigilator can not do more except to make written note of the students’ refusalwhen reporting on the matter under the disciplinary regulations.

4.  Harassment  –  All members of the University community are entitled to a professionalworking and learning environment free of harassment and discrimination. This entitlement,however, carries with it the expectation that all members of the University community willconduct themselves in an appropriate and responsible manner, with due respect and regardfor the rights of others. No member of the university community shall cause or participate indiscrimination against or harassment of another person.http://www.uregina.ca/presoff/vpadmin/policymanual/hr/2010510.shtml 

5.  Late Assignments  –  Action regarding late assignments may vary from instructor toinstructor. Expectations or due dates for assignments, as well as the marks that may bededucted for late assignments are noted in the course syllabus. (For example, someinstructors deduct one mark for each day late.) Normally, all required elements of theprogram must be successfully completed by each student.

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6.  Plagiarism – The Faculty of Education encourages students to obtain materials from multipleand varied sources for assignments; however, it is a student’s responsibility to acknowledgethe sources when submitting work for credit. 

7.  Language Competence  –  Students are expected to meet recommended standards oflanguage competence as part of graduation requirements in the Faculty of Education. 

8.  Special Needs  –  Students, who because of a disability may have a need foraccommodations, please discuss this with your instructor as soon as possible. You may alsowish to contact the Centre for Student Accessibility (RC 251) at 585-4631 or by emailaccessibility@uregina.ca.

9. Unprofessional Conduct  –  The Faculty of Education has established sound and reliablecriteria and procedures for evaluating the suitability of aspiring teachers. The criteria specifyappropriate conduct for students in teacher education programs. The procedures specifyprocesses for screening, regulating and monitoring professional conduct.