Skills that are needed to take care of ourselves are diminishing. Reliance on high-tech gadgets allow people to get the answer without the necessary skills needed to get it. GPS, medical monitors and cell phones all contribute to the important skills diminishing. First, with GPS devices we no longer need to learn how to navigate or read a map. All you need is the address or coordinates for where you want to go and the GPS can give you directions and in some cases even navigate you, turn to turn…
An Agent of Competency As children, many young boys and girls watch sports on television with the hopes of one day being the one who is scoring the game winning touchdown, or shooting the game winning shot at the buzzer, or landing the perfect 10 to bring home the gold. Upon growing up, many of these same children realize only a select few will achieve that goal and must look for other ways to earn a living. One career path that can be taken that allows one to be part of the sport they love is…
Many of these activities seem inherently difficult and very circumstantial, however there are many foundational skills embedded in these activities whether students are aware of it or not. According to the National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education, “Adventure education often employs practical skills that will benefit an individual in areas beyond the activities in an adventure program…” For example, while hiking for a Wilderness Sports class students…
Mount Elden Middle School is located towards the east part of Flagstaff, Arizona just off 4th street. The population of students is diverse both socioeconomically as well as racially. The student body mainly consists of Hispanic, Native American and Caucasian students. In physical education little, to no homework is assigned because of the fact that students are graded and evaluated on their physical performance in tasks, which we are unable to see when they are away from school. Students were…
How To Improve Your Analytical Thinking Skills? Did you know that Warren Buffet has named analytical skills as the most important skills to be successful in life? Analytical thinking skills are crucial when an individual tries to collect, articulate, visualize, and find solutions to a complex problem. Whether you are preparing a marketing strategy for the company's newest product or resolving a technical glitch, these skills are bound to play a vital role in your upward mobility in an…
work with communication and succeed in the job force. Pacheco’s 8th year at his job is approaching and he couldn’t be more proud of those he has met, soon to meet and he’ll continuing working on to teaching himself more communication skills. You can even learn life skills outside of the classroom like, Shea Trauba on his own learned how apply for loans, calculate college cost, pay college costs, buy a house, and buy a car. Trauba on his own learned to take steps in to the right directions of…
the ages of 7-10 years old. My ultimate goal was to help them develop a deep love for the game, and inspire them to work on their own and become better. I wanted to show the girls I trained that through hard work and dedication, it is possible to become extraordinary at anything. By coaching these kids, I feel as though I am sparking an interest in a sport they could truly enjoy. Soccer is a wonderful game that should be experienced by everyone. Anything I can do to pass my love of it onto to…
grew older soccer became less of a hobby, and more of a lifestyle. Today, I am literate in the sport of soccer, because I have proficient skills, and a firm understanding of the game. I consider myself very soccer savvy, however the most important literacies I have acquired from soccer were the life skills of hard work, dedication and perseverance. These skills contributed to my literacy in the sport of soccer. While I was growing up, playing soccer helped me obtain literacy in the area of…
anything to play the sport they love and learn skills throughout the experience. As organized sports continue to escalate people would benefit from knowing the positive effect it can have on a person. Sports keep people organized, able to prioritize, and help with time management. People who participate in a sport and more likely to be active hard working students. Also most likely to focus on goals and stay on task (“Many benefits of O.S”). Skills Associated with initiative, self control,…
measured by assessments give during the learning segment In the cognitive domain a pre and post written test, cross word puzzle, labeling the lines on the field sheet and exit slips were used. To measure the psychomotor domain, I used pre and post skills tests and a score card for station 7 in lesson plan number 2. The affective domain is measured by the use of exit slips in lessons 2, 3, and at the end of this unit. ] b. Provide a graphic (table or chart) or narrative that summarizes…