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Strategies for Success in Physical Education
Same Age – General Physical Education class
Cross Age – older student with younger student
Class Wide – all students in the class work in pairs.
Reverse Inclusion – Peers, same age or older, participate with children with disabilities in their Physical Education class
Increased opportunities to practice skills
Develop friendships
Increase frequency of positive feedback
Reinforce directions and cues
Increased acceptance of individual differences
Develop a deeper sense of social justice
Advocate for others
Increase self-esteem
Develop better understanding of how to assist and communicate with students with disabilities.
Provide leadership experience
Disability Awareness
Communication Techniques
Reinforcement Techniques
Teaching Strategies
Model skill. “Watch me.” “Do it like this.” Know when to go to the teacher for help if
the student runs away, hits, refuses to participate or throws equipment.
Help the student transition to another stations. “Follow me.” or “Hold my hand”
Sit next to the student while directions are presented.
Help the student obtain and return equipment.
Catch a ball - Cue: Kevin Hands Up
Throwing a ball – Cue: Kevin Elbow Up
Feedback◦ High Fives◦ Nice Job
◦Use hand over hand if needed.
Teacher assistantsParaprofessionalsTeacher HelpersAides
They are: parents, community members, certified teachers
Gain Administrative Support
Provide Training Session
Clarify Expectations
Provide an “Our class” attitude
Be friendly and positive
Ask for help
Increase practice and feedback
Implement behavior program
Help with bathroom needs
Assist other students in the class
Encourage social interaction
Inform the Physical Education teacher about students needs
Help in the locker room Read posted directions Help with assessments Help students with transitions to and from
class and transitions within the class. Check for safety especially students using
assistive devices, communication devises and wheelchairs or walkers.
Student separation from the rest of the class
Interference with directions and discipline The “not my job” attitude The “no show” syndrome The sit and watch behavior The inappropriate attire for activity Making skill and activity accommodations
Communicate before the lesson about the activity.
Prepare a task card for the activity. Check frequently during class if help is
needed. Provide lots of praise and support for the
help given. Send a thank you note at the end of the
school year. Prepare all the skill and activities
If not, thank you for your attention to today’s lecture.