Topics Covered
Representative descriptions of topics covered in each category are provided below.
Current section: IV. Collaboration, Reflection, and Technology
- I. Content Knowledge &
Student Growth & Development - II. Management, Motiva-
tion & Communication - III. Planning, Instruc-
tion & Assessment - IV. Collaboration, Reflec-
tion & Technology
IV. Social Science Foundations
- Collaboration
- Current educational issues that cross subject matter boundaries
- Integration of knowledge and skills from multiple subject areas in physical education
- Establishment of productive relationships to support student growth and well-being with school colleagues and administrators, parents and guardians, community members, and organizations
- Promotion of a variety of opportunities for physical activity in the school and the community
- Reflection
- Use of the reflective cycle to facilitate change in teacher performance, student learning, and instructional goals and decisions (e.g., planning, teaching, assessment, reflection)
- Use of available resources to develop and grow as a reflective professional (e.g., students, colleagues, literature, professional organization memberships, professional development opportunities)
- Technology
- Design, development, and implementation of student learning activities that integrate information technology
- Use of technologies to communicate, instruct, assess, keep records, network, locate resources, present information, and enhance professional development

