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Chapter 9
Establishing an Environment for Learning
Task Systems in a Positive Learning Environment
Task Systems Regular patterns of practices needed to accomplish
particular functions
Managerial Task SystemsNon–subject matter functions that are necessary for
smooth and efficient operation
Instructional Task SystemsSubject-matter functions designed to see that children
learn the intended content
Key Points
Establishing a learning environment involves managerial and instructional techniques (Task Systems)
Used properly, task systems help students develop increased responsibility for their own behaviors, attitudes and learning
Teacher attitudes plays vital role in establishing the learning environment (both positively and negatively)
An environment that is established, consistent and positive reduces discipline problems and stimulates enthusiasm for learning
Key Points
The Managerial Task System:
Establishes teacher’s limits for behavior of students and involves students in being responsible and accountable for their own behavior and learning
Should be considered in preparing for the beginning of the school year.
What general behavior expectations do you have for your classroom?
Develop a list of rules for your gymnasium. What will you do when the rules aren’t followed?
Establishing Managerial Task Systems
Suggestions for Getting Ready for the Beginning of theSchool Year
1. Readying the gym2. Planning rules and procedures3. Determining consequences4. Beginning school activities5. Developing strategies for potential problems6. Monitoring7. Ensuring accountability
Establishing Managerial Task Systems
Establishing Protocols Give an example of how would you begin to teach these protocols to your
class. Do you promote responsible decision-making of students or do you maintain ‘control’?
Entering and leaving the playground or gym
Starting and stopping at a signal from the teacher
Gathering up equipment when the stop signal is given—getting out and putting away equipment
Selecting partners, teams, and groups
Key Points
The Managerial Task System (cont):
Teaching skills that help create and maintain managerial task system include:
1) Teaching protocols
2) Setting performance standards
3) Maintaining consistency
Key Points
Teachers and Safety: Major responsibility of all physical education teachers is to
ensure safety of each child
Teachers are held accountable for acting “in a reasonable and responsible manner”
Elements of negligence include duty, breach of duty, proximity cause, and injury
Points to Remember When Teaching Protocols
Firm but warm Critical demandingness Rules—clear, positive, posted Developing ownership Practice
Design a Game! Design a game to teach a protocol
What grade level? Name of game? As a result of playing this game,
students will? Game rules and procedures: