pe pals syllabus: 2016-17 instructor’s contact information: instructor: brandi cantrell, physical education e-mail: bcantrell@copp
PE PALS Syllabus:
2016-17
Instructor’s Contact Information:
Instructor: Brandi Cantrell, Physical Education
E-mail: [email protected]
Office: South gym (before or after class)
Overview:
This course is designed for those who have an interest working with
students who have special needs.
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What is it?
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Partner PE is a success oriented physical education program
featuring supervised peer tutors and individualized learning
and instruction.
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Who is it for?
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Partner PE is designed to meet the unique physical education
needs of students with disabilities who cannot meet the TEKS
requirements of regular physical education.
Focus of the Program:
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Learners with disabilities:
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The entire focus of the program is to meet the physical
education needs of the learners with disabilities and in the
process, increase social skills and build self-esteem.
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Peer teaching/Individualized instruction:
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The partner PE program allows learners with disabilities to
have individualized instruction through the verbal and
physical prompting of their peer tutor. Immediate feedback and
positive encouragement also help the instruction process.
Benefits for Peer Partners:
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Interact with learners with disabilities and develop appreciation
and respect for these learners
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Develop leadership skills
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Learn about possible careers involving individuals with
disabilities
Being a Peer Partner:
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Roles & Responsibilities:
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Good attendance & punctuality
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Focus on the students with disabilities
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Skill Instructor
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Maintain enthusiasm
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Accurate paperwork
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Barrier breaker
Grading:
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Level of Participation & Interaction with Partner
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Positive Attitude
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Teaching Experience/Lesson Plan
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Reflection paper
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Dressing out