As a physical educator it is important to teach while applying constructivist theory; meaning that you should be able to use prior knowledge in order to make connections and allow for more student comprehension. While Physical Education revolves around learning through kinesthetics, it is still extremely beneficial to incorporate this theory and objective into a lesson.
In TESL-220 I created an Instructional Resource Guide and lesson revolving around soccer. Soccer is a unique and captivating sport that involves a variety of different movements and skills. In any class I would try to introduce kicking and dribbling early on and allow the students time to work on the skills. I would also be sure to make connections to their lives and point out how you can run in soccer just like you can run around playing tag (or another game/activity we have covered). This allows the students to make connections and understand the new material better.
I also had the chance of applying constructivist theory when I had the children complete activities such as “Bulldog” or “Passing with a partner” because it allows for personal reflection. I can stand at the front of the classroom and talk about form when kicking a soccer ball all day, but often it is through experience and a reflective period of observation that students can enhance their own performance. Motor Behavior theories even prove this when speaking on the topic of model examples. Majority of the time, a same-level, slightly more advanced learner, is a more efficient and helpful example than that of an expert. This reflective period that arises with group work and partner work provides a wonderful opportunity to academic success. This constructivist theory applied to teaching and learning effectively is very beneficial to comprehension rates.
Instructional Resource Guide.pdf