1st Edition
Applying Models-based Practice in Physical Education
This book is a concise, practical introduction to Models-based Practice (MbP), a transformative approach to physical education and sport pedagogy that uses multiple pedagogical models in the design and delivery of physical education programs.
The book introduces the core concepts underpinning the MbP approach – including models such as teaching games for understanding, sport education, cooperative learning and health-based physical education – and examines its significance for teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment. With an emphasis on evidence-based practice and student learning, and full of practical tips and features to encourage critical thinking, the book explains how to develop successful, flexible and sustainable MbP programs that can deliver real educational and health and well-being benefits for children and young people, in schools or in after-school or community-based settings.
Applying Models-based Practice in Physical Education is intended for current and prospective teachers of physical education who are responsible for organising and enacting programs at all grade levels. It will also be of interest to researchers, students and other sport pedagogy practitioners, such as coaches who are looking for new and innovative ways of working with children and young people.
1. What is Models-based Practice?
What is Models-based Practice?
Terminology
Why Change Traditional Practice in Physical Education?
Why Models-based Practice?
What is a Pedagogical Model?
The Structure of Pedagogical Models: Practice Architectures
Practice Architectures: Sayings, Doings, Relatings
Conclusion
References
2. What Pedagogical Models Exist?
Established Pedagogical Models
Sport Education
Teaching Games in Physical Education
Cooperative Learning
Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility
Summary
Emerging Pedagogical Models
Activist Pedagogical Model for Working with Girls
Socially Vulnerable Youth Pedagogical Model
Health-based Physical Education Pedagogical Model
Practicing Pedagogical Model
Spectrum of Teaching Styles
References
3. Preparing to Succeed with MbP
Playing the Long Game
The Groundwork
Learning to Teach and Learning to Learn in New Ways
Building the Foundations
What are the Practice Architectures in your School/Department?
The Sequencing of Pedagogical Models in MbP
Conclusion
References
4. Working Collectively and Collaboratively: A Little Help from Your Friends
The Importance of Collaboration and Collective Effort when Implementing Models-based Practice in Physical Education
Building a Shared Vision and Understanding of MbP Among Educators
Establishing a Collaborative Culture Within the School of Department
Collaborative Problem-solving and Troubleshooting to Address Challenges and Barriers
Engaging in Professional Learning Communities and Networks to Support Implementation
Involving Students in the Process through Student Voice and Empowerment
Reflecting on Collective Progress and Making Adjustments Based on Feedback and Evidence
Celebrating Successes and Recognizing the Contributions of all Stakeholders in the Implementation of MbP
Conclusion
References
5. Making a Case for MbP at School Level
Introduction
Stakeholders
Reconnaissance
The Generation of Evidence
A Generation of Evidence Example
Conclusion
References
6. Conclusion
Introduction
Transformation through MbP
Multiple Pedagogical Models
Embracing Change and Challenges
Collaborative Approach
Advocacy and Evidence-based Practice
An Invitation
References
Biography
Ashley Casey is Professor of Physical Education and Pedagogy at Loughborough University, a National Teaching Fellow and Series Editor of the Routledge Focus on Sport Pedagogy.
David Kirk is Professor of Education at the University of Strathclyde and Editor of the Routledge journal Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy.
