UNIT EVALUATION STRATEGY

WHAT WILL BE EVALUATED HOW IT WILL BE EVALUATED

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT In this unit student achievement will be evaluated using a variety of evaluation techniques. The written assessment task for the unit will capture levels of student achievement as it relates to content knowledge and its application. Physical assessment in this unit will be continuous and will capture student achievement and the ability to reproduce physical performances and adapt them based on biomechanical understandings. Achievement will be captured and recorded based on criterion rubrics for assessment. Student achievement will also be captured based on observation of students in cooperative learning activities as well as engaged in physical performances throughout the unit. Assessment rubrics will allow me to assess and report on student learning (QCT 5).

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Research shows clearly that a person must be engaged to learn (Cath Henry, notes from Lecture). Students who participate in inquiry-based learning in environments where they feel valued are more engaged with their own learning (Hill, Stremmel and Fu, 2005). The lesson plans in this unit incorporate a section for evaluation of student engagement and interest in the lessons. Lessons have been designed to be engaging, flexible and interactive (QCT 1). Engagement can be observed through active participation and will be captured using the teacher feedback form. From the feedback form, specific goals for the future can be created after reflecting on statements from the students for improvement (QCT 10).

TEACHING STRATEGIES The lesson plans in this unit incorporate a section for evaluation of teaching strategies. The lessons have been designed to promote a quality learning environment. “The quality learning environment dimension of Quality Teaching is primarily about establishing an environment conducive to learning, guiding students and then stepping back to allow them to learn” (Killen, 2005). Allowing the students to have the opportunity to be independent learners (for example when students independently analyse their video-recorded physical performances) enhances this learning environment. The lesson have also been designed with elements of group work around cooperative learning and group processing which yields a positive effect on learning (Marzano, 2001). Students can also comment on the teaching strategies from this unit on the teacher feedback form.

PEER (TEACHER) FEEDBACK To receive peer feedback, exchanging units with other PE teachers at the school to review for each other will be helpful. Submission of this unit to the PE HOD will also assure that the unit is reviewed and evaluated. This collaboration with the professional school team (QCT 10) will provide stimulus material with which to reflection on and evaluate the unit.

EXTERNAL EVALUATION – EG QUALITY ASSURANCE

MEASURES

Submission of this unit plan in combination with the overall work program for the senior years will provide feedback on the appropriateness of this unit and ensure that quality assurance measures are accounted for.