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Supplementary text for physical education methods courses, theory of coaching courses, and physical education pedagogy graduate courses. Reference for graduate-level students doing research and for physical education teachers and coaches who want to develop more effective classes and practices.
David C. Griffey, PhD, has been preparing teachers to deliver effective instruction for more than 30 years by developing teacher effectiveness training curriculums, consulting with school districts and individual teachers on instructional design and curriculum, and mentoring teachers and coaches. A former editor of the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, he now serves as a reviewer for Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Elementary School Journal; Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; Journal of Teaching in Physical Education; and Perceptual and Motor Skills.
Griffey has firsthand experience as a physical education instructor and coach. A member of the Phi Kappa Phi scholastic honorary society, he has conducted research projects focused on effective teaching for more than 25 years. He earned his doctorate in education and psychology from Stanford University in 1980 and received the Blue Key Society's Outstanding Teacher Award in 1990. He is currently director and senior researcher at Center on Teaching in Tucson, Arizona.
Lynn Dale Housner, PhD, has worked with preservice and in-service teachers in the areas of instructional methods and skill acquisition for more than 25 years. A member of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the American Educational Research Association, he has chaired NASPE's Curriculum and Instruction Academy and was recently nominated to become president of NASPE. In recognition of his outstanding career, in 2003 he was inducted into the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, an honorary organization for those who have made significant contributions to the fields of kinesiology and physical education.
Housner is an associate dean and professor of teacher education at West Virginia University. In his free time he enjoys working outdoors, reading thrillers, and traveling.
Preface
Chapter 1. Analyze the Skill You Are Teaching
Chapter 2. Structure Tasks to Promote Success
Chapter 3. Design Tasks That Are Fun, Engaging, and Safe
Chapter 4. Design Tasks That Stimulate Cognitive Engagement
Chapter 5. Assess Students' Learning As Part of the Task
References
Index
About the Authors