KIN 447 - D.

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KIN 447 Final Reflection Paper

Score ________ (15 pts)

Name: _Robert Kelemen__________________

Instructions: Reflect on the entire course. Please type your answers in 12-pt font.
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(5) 1. What did you expect to learn in this course?
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I expected to learn teaching strategies.

I expected to learn cultural dances.
I expected to learn exercises and stretches.
I expected to learn how to write a PE/dance lesson plan.
I expected to learn how to tips from an experienced teacher.

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(20) 2. What did you learn in this course?
1. I learned how to create a dance lesson plan that addresses standards.
2. I learned how to quickly separate students into groups.
3. I learned it is best to start directions with when I say go so students pay
attention.
4. I learned that it is a good idea to use equipment or manipulatives to enhance a
lesson.
5. I learned that music can help raise a students energy level.
6. I learned that it is okay to make mistakes and point your mistakes out.
7. I learned it is a good idea to start a lesson with students being active.
8. I learned that whistles are a great tool to get students attention.
9. I learned it is a good idea to collaborate with other staff.
10. I learned that all students need to be participating.
11. I learned I need to prepare lessons for students with physical and intellectual
disabilities.
12. I learned scatter formation is a fast way to separate students.
13. I learned scatter formation teaches students about spatial awareness.
14. I learned the warm-up activity should get the heart rate up.
15. I learned the cool-down activity should the bring the heart rate down.
16. I learned the locations of where to check my heart rate.
17. I learned teachers need to be their for each other for support.
18. I learned that directions and instructions should be loud, clear, and short.
19. I learned that it is a good idea to demonstrate movements for the students.

20. I learned I should move the opposite direction of my students to monitor them
better.
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(5) 3. List 5 things you think you need to do to continue to build your confidence in teaching
rhythm activities and dance to children. (Think incrementallyone small step at a time.)
1.) I need to work on speaking volume, I am not a loud person but I know I will have
to be.
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I need to remember that it is okay to mess up during a lesson.

I need to be flexible and modify a lesson if necessary.
I need to practice teaching lessons to be comfortable with them.
I need to practice writing lessons that incorporate all the standards.