5_ Insights on Physical Education Leadership and Instructional Improvement
今回は英語で記述していきます。
私は令和6.7年と2年間、市から教職大学院に派遣されて学びました。
令和３年に体育の専科が進言されましたが、現場では体育専科をやりたい人がほとんどいない現状でした。そんな中、体育専科をやる機会があればやりたいという教諭3名にアプローチしました。いわゆる体育専科予備軍はどうすれば増えるだろう、という事を明らかにしたいと思いました。その中の1人の教諭の体育授業観や、今後どのように成長していきたいかを英語で示しました。興味のある方、お読みいただけたらと思います。英語学習にも力を入れているので、ご容赦ください。
Summary
This interview features Mr. Yamamoto, who discusses his experiences as a Physical Education (PE) coordinator. He emphasizes the importance of fostering student engagement, shifting from competitive comparisons to individual growth, and collaboratively building lessons with students. His approach highlights the dual role of a PE coordinator: managing school-wide events and guiding instructional improvement through systematic, student-centered teaching.
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**1. Experience and Role as a PE Coordinator**
* **Background:** Mr. Yamamoto has served in various administrative roles, including PE coordinator, information technology lead, and student guidance coordinator.
* **Responsibilities:** Beyond managing school events, he recognizes the necessity of establishing a systematic approach to PE across the school and mentoring other teachers in effective instruction.
* **Motivation:** He finds fulfillment in connecting school activities to broader city-wide events and guiding students to find value in these experiences.
**2. Philosophy of PE Instruction**
* **Core Value:** He prioritizes "goal orientation" over competition. He avoids fostering an environment where students compare themselves to others, focusing instead on individual progress and the sense of competence gained from personal improvement .
* **Student Engagement:** He believes PE should be a form of "learning through play." The goal is to help students realize that they can improve and enjoy physical activity, which is a skill they can carry throughout their lives.
**3. Instructional Improvement and Collaboration**
* **Co-creation:** A key shift in his teaching is the emphasis on building lessons *with* the students. This involves listening to their feedback and adjusting lesson plans dynamically .
* **Methodology:** He uses student reflections (written feedback) as a primary tool to gauge understanding and adjust the curriculum .
* **Challenges:** He acknowledges the difficulty of ensuring that every student—regardless of their skill level—is heard and that the lessons remain meaningful for the entire class, not just a select few.
**4. Future Focus**
* **Ongoing Development:** He is currently working on improving basketball instruction through the end of November, focusing on collaborative lesson planning and student-centered adjustments.
