The curriculum guide sets forth the course of study at the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped. An initial section presents the school's philosophy regarding the need for specialty skills to be incorporated into regular academic instruction. The content of the primary and elementary programs (kindergarten through grade 6) is reviewed in…

Phase III of a five-phase project which has implications for the improvement of instructional programs in Mississippi's elementary and secondary schools is described. In phase III, specifically stated objectives or competencies in physical education, designed to accomplish the objectives stated in phase II, are cataloged. The competencies are…

This second edition contains updated information and new case studies, offering guidance for safer programs and management of risk while reinforcing sound educational practices. The book features overviews of legal concepts and presents examples of situations from the trenches. Case studies illustrate a variety of teacher, coach, and administrator…

This article presents recommendations developed at the 1994 American Heart Association's Children's Heart Health Conference to promote cardiovascular health in children, particularly regarding public health, lifestyle, and behavior. The recommendations cover the areas of physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco, providing suggestions for schools,…

The article provides a context for understanding the development of student teachers' critical thinking skills and presents ways that cooperating teachers and university supervisors can promote and supervise critical thinking during practice teaching. It discusses patterns of communication, and inquiry-related informational conversations. (SM)

Examines two student assessment problems (differentiating between assessment and evaluation and linking assessment to instruction and curriculum) and presents characteristics of authentic assessment in physical education, offering suggestions for restructuring teacher education to include formative assessment. (SM)

This pamphlet is intended to aid Iowa school district curriculum committees in developing and implementing the physical education component of their school district's multicultural nonsexist educational plan. Definitions of terms used in the pamphlet are given. The rationale and philosophy underlying the elementary and secondary curricula design…

This workshop manual was developed to aid instructors in complying with the federal mandate to eliminate sex discrimination and bias in elementary and secondary physical education classes. Information and participant worksheets are provided for the following topics: (1) basic guidelines for physical education Title IX compliance; (2) case examples…

This article is the third in a series addressing the use of new technologies to help physical educators with instruction and assessment. It focuses on the student multimedia project as an assessment tool, discussing the software used for multimedia projects, multimedia in physical education, and integrating technology and sport into the…

Describes a technological instrument for use in physical education teacher education. Designed to use technology to combine useful features of qualitative instruments with an expanded capability of traditional systematic observation, the instrument offers more accurate descriptions of highly interactive gymnasiums. It provides ongoing evaluation…

In 1966, Muska Mosston introduced the Spectrum of Teaching Styles. Now, the expanded spectrum has been widely adopted nationally and internationally. A series of eight articles examines various uses of the Spectrum of Teaching Styles by teachers and teacher educators. (SM)

Presents a framework for interpreting educational reforms, situating existing reform efforts in physical education within that framework. The role of professional development in these reforms and implications for physical education are discussed. The paper also reviews workplace conditions in physical education and draws conclusions for reform in…

The guide is intended to provide information to administrators and regional and local case study committees on special education procedures within Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS). The manual addresses a step-by step approach from referral to the implementation of individualized education programs (IEP). The following topics are…

Explains how teachers can modify their behaviors to incorporate a multicultural approach in physical education. Gender, racial, and disability stereotypes are emphasized as problematic. Eight steps to incorporating an inclusive approach to physical education are provided. (SM)

Provides six fully developed elementary school level library media activities, most of which are designed to be used in connection with specific curriculum units. Areas covered are health/guidance, physical education, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Library media skills objectives and curriculum objectives are explained and…