DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Sami MyllymäkiOsmo ReinikkaKalle-Veikko Koivisto

Outline

A roleplay Discussion about interaction Arguing practice (papers to

audience)

Three different aspects:

Self-confidence

Interaction

Equality and co-operation

Self-confidence

Performance success: Keep the level low enough Give credit (positive feedback) Various tasks (skill) Goal setting

Interaction

Best environment Lessons are more than skills and

games

Equality and co-operation

For Example korfball Passing and team playing Modifing rules Boys and girls together Basketball: Life-skills

Conclusion

Teaching is not so simple than you think

PE can have an enormous influence on children’s development

Look at the bigger picture What can a teacher do? What are the goals in your lesssons?

What they learn?