PE STATE IN SCHOOLS – WHY CHANGE?

1902: Model Course

1933

1950:Moving & Growing

1970 – 1980’s: National Curriculu

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Learning Objectives;

1) Know the impact of industrial action.

2) Understand the aims of the National Curriculum.

3) Be able to critically evaluate the National Curriculum.

1970S AND 1980S

IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Reduced opportunity & provision Extra curricular activities severely restricted

or stopped Participation reduced in schools Teacher & child frustration Negative teacher pres

INDUSTRIAL ACTION• Decentralised V Centralised?• Decentralised;

Little input from Government. Local Education Authority (LEA)

developed initiatives to suit local needs.

Qualified PE teacher = Plan own work

• Advantages V Disadvantages of Decentralised method??

DECENTRALISED METHOD....Advantages: Teachers display

initiative Cater for local

needsEg; Rugby league (North)Rugby Union (South)

Disadvantages: Teachers not

accountable Children not

provided with a range of activities (teachers own choice)

Few extra curricular opportunities

....... 1980S STRIKE!! On contractual

hours Lack of monetary

incentives

Government needed to take more control

=National Curriculum development

(1988)

NATIONAL CURRICULUM OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

One of five CORE subjects ALL students pursue age 5 – 16

At each key stage students need to show:

- Knowledge- Skills- Understanding in a variety of practical areas

NATIONAL CURRICULUM

A framework used by ALL state schools to ensure consistent and balanced teaching and learning.

Academies?

Subjects taught

Knowledge, Skill and Understanding required

Attainment targets

Measuring and Reporting Progress

National Curriculum

THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM SHOULD AIM TO........

Provide opportunities to ALL pupils to learn and

achieve:

• Enjoyment and commitment to learning.

• Make best progress and get highest achievement.

• Basic learning skills (maths, literacy and ICT).

• Think creatively and critically – solve problems.

Promote pupils’ spiritual,

moral, social and cultural

development:

• Distinguish between right and wrong.

• Appreciation of own and different beliefs and cultures.

• Awareness for different environments.

• PREPARE FOR FUTURE IN EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT.

PE NATIONAL CURRICULUM AIMS….

1 •Successful learners

2 •Confident individuals

3 •Responsible citizens

Key stage 1(4-7) 2

(7-11)3

(11-14)4

(14-16)5

(16-18)

Key Stages…..

Michael Gove Secretary of State for Education https://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachin

gandlearning/curriculum/nationalcurriculum2014

Impact of the National Curriculum in schools

POTENTIAL POSTIVE POTENTIAL NEGATIVE

POSTIVE Higher standards NATIONAL standards Broad and balanced experience Consistent opportunity Transfer between schools Learners rights Lifelong participation due to wider experiences Adapted to learners Provides support Learning, thinking, analytical skills, creativity, innovation

& enterprise Social skills: e.g. Fair play Manage risk Integrity & independence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SdI9mhcCQM

NEGATIVE

PAPERWORK Assessment at KS3 (primary) Reduce creativity of teachers Pressure on schools to provide facilities Schools still able to offer unbalanced

programme Demanding on teachers – lacking support

TASK

Page 98

Read National curriculum statement

Make list of key aims and outcomes

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