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physical education
in bilingual schools
pros cons
planning
class language
games and activities
methodology
pe web sites
Rubén García Puente
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pros
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1. Interdisciplinary learning
These experiences enhance and enrich what
students learn. Teachers can make the curriculum
more relevant (Wasley 1994). Students begin to
realize how the skills and knowledge in one
subject area can transfer into another and
ultimately be applied to life experiences
(Purcell Cone 1998).
Rubén García Puente
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2. TPR methodology
PE lessons are ideal for following the Total
Physical Response methodology. TPR is defined as
a way of stress- free language learning. Non
verbal way of showing understanding (e.g. games
which children are blindfolded).
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3. Multiple Intelligences theory
Gardner (1983) provides convincing evidence that
humans posess multiple intelligences linguistic,
musical, logical-mathematical, spatial,
tactile-kinesthesic, intrapersonal
interpersonal. Coping with different styles of
learning. PE as a way to support classroom
language knowledge.
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4. Communication theory
Movement gives meaning to an abstract system of
language symbols. Difficulties to make
themselves understand develop non verbal
communication skills. PE lessons provide hidden
practice of specific language patterns,
vocabulary and pronunciation.
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5. Game-like situations
Students are encouraged to participate, shy
learners can be motivated to speak. Games support
the memorization of chunks of language which can
be slotted into various contexts. (Brewster
Ellis 1992). By understanding rules, students
improve their abilities to negotiate meaning.
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6. Intercultural possibilities
Sports linked to cultural events language.
E.g. cricket. Language as a key to get to know
other games and activities during
exchanges. Physical Education seen as a way to
extent what is learned in the school. E.g.
summer camps.
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7. The main one ...

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1. Teachers fears
Language competence, am I able to cope with some
particular situations? What if ...?
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2. Contents issue
Are we able to teach the same contents? Does it
take longer to understand rules and games?
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3. Dealing with special needs
Are these kind of lessons suitable for children
with special needs? How can I adapt a class for
these students?
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physical education
in bilingual schools
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planning
1.Importance of planning
Planning provides a guideline in order to keep in
a clear and well organised way the different
aspects of our proffesional labour. It is
necessary in order to avoid negative aspects of
improvisation and to be flexible when facing
several situations along the school year,.
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planning
1.Importance of planning II

• When planning, different situations will come up
  related to
• Language.
• Material. Examples.
• Facilities.
• Language assistants.

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2. Interdisciplinary links

• English.
• Science. Examples.
• Mathematics.

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language
Specific language

• Vocabulary and expressions related to
• Material.
• Actions.
• Game-like situations.
• Examples.

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games
1. Warming - up games

• Looking for language production
• You are in the middle.
• The hospital.
• Body joints.

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2. Main phase games.

• Looking for language production
• Can I get through, please? gt balance.
• Counting shuttle gt basic skills.
• Mr. Wolf, Mr. Wolf gt jumping landing.
• Duck, duck, goose (variations) gt spatial
  orientation.

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3. Cool down phase

• Looking for language production
• Backspelling gt touch sense / spatial
  orientation .
• The hidden ball gt sight sense.
• Getting ready for bed gt stretching.
• Pass the hoop gt stretching / spatial
  orientation.

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4. Songs

• Looking for language production
• The hokey pokey.
• London Bridge is falling down.
• I m a little Teapot.
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider.

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methodology
1. Tips (I)

• Rules explained and made very clear at the
  beginning of the school year.
• To have established some routines ( Safety
  feeling).
• Prepare children for the session ( Materials to
  be used, work in pairs, groups,,,) . 5 min. In
  the Classroom.

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1. Tips (II)

• Magic words for each didactic unit. Whenever
  these words are uttered, everybody goes to a
  specific point to listen.
• Have children explaining to their classmates
  games and acitivities. ( Spanglish is allowed !!
  )
• Children look after material and tidy up the
  material room. Students in charge with different
  responsabilities.

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p e web sites
1. Looking for web sites

• Key Stage 1 year 1 2 years of
  schooling (5-7years old)
• year 2
• Key Stage 2 year 3 4 years of schooling
  (7-11years old)
• year 4
• year 5
• year 6

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1. Looking for web sites

• Key Stage 3 year 7 3 years of
  schooling (11-13years old)
• year 8
• year 9

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1. Looking for web sites

• Not case sensitive PhYSicAl eDucaTion.
• Automatic exclusion of common words, use or
  -
• six years , six years.
• Avoiding some terms games sexual.
• Synonims, place the tilde sign ("")
  activity. alt126 ("")

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p e web sites
2. Web sites (I)

http//www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/pelessonplans
.html
http//www.teachingideas.co.uk/pe/contents.htm
http//members.tripod.com/pazz/lesson.html
http//www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Stadium/7261/DE
VGYM6.HTM
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2. Web sites (II)

http//www.gameskidsplay.net/
http//www.cln.org/subjects/pe_inst.html
http//www.funattic.com/game_ball.htm
http//www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-sport-f
un-and-games-homepage.htm
http//www.wordreference.com