Catch me if you can (P.E) lesson

Catch me if you can observation – Year 3

After warm up routines and rules are established - balls are about to be handed out, children will bounce them. if whistle blows children to hold ball on top of head. Teacher Demonstration used frequently so children know exactly what to do. Teacher does it once them children do it. Have been noticing when my children do it, the same pattern is followed but our coach goes back over the instructions with them after they watch the demonstration – what is the first things we do? Then we? etc

Children bounce ball, once whistle blows teacher praises those who follow instructions so the two children who didn't stop immediately caught on in a positive way. Children are actively involved throughout the lesson. It's all about doing not all about talking about it or demonstrating.

Practicing passing - what are some of the things you can think of that makes a good pass? Child says chest pass – “what do you mean?” – teacher gives him time to explain and get himself on the right track.

Part of the active participation is that teacher is on hand to help. Teacher has obviously thought of groupings – higher needs children are separated, so they can be given that additional support. There are three adults to three groups (college teacher) without the 3^rd adult, have one group made up of more capable students that can be quite independent

Slow passes down and think about where they are going - children naturally want to race. Purpose is re-established. Because in racing the children have begun to not use chest passes. Checks in with other teachers - observes the other groups.

When I start taking CMIYC I will establish groups for activities before u go out to begin with so its one less thing to think about. As each lesson is planned, I know where I’ll need to group students and the purpose for that activity. This will also allow for more hands on time for students to be involved in that active participation.

When whole class moves onto next activity, an athletic child who is a little bit behind in other academic subjects is used to demonstrate the skill - gives him a chance to shine
Teacher preps for her lessons during lunch - have seen that all term so she’s refreshing what she’s doing in her head. This is easy for me to do on Mondays, as I have it first thing.

Before warm down: come together to reflect on lesson: “did anyone have any tips for us?” – great way to reinforce how to make a chess pass. “Hey I was thinking why do u have to do chest pass” - re-establishing WALT.

The way she knows the children in her class shines through. And reinforces for me how important it is to build those strong relationships, not only so children feel valued, safe and secure but also helps in helping children learn and makes it easier to differentiate to each child’s diverse learning needs.