Physical Education
Standard 4 Worksheet
2008-2009
Standard 4: Diversity
4a part 2: What required coursework and experience show that candidates understand
the need to:
a) Adapt instruction to difference learning styles
Multicultural Adapted Physical Education Program HSS 220
b) Connect instruction or services to students’ experiences and cultures
Multicultural Adapted Physical Education Program HSS 220
c) Communicate with students and families in culturally sensitive ways
Multicultural Adapted Physical Education Program HSS 220
Student Teaching HSS 417
d) Incorporate multiple perspectives into teaching
Multicultural Adapted Physical Education Program HSS 220
Student Teaching HSS 417
e) Develop a classroom and school climate that values diversity
Fitness, Friendship and Fun Program HSS 101
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Physical Education
Standard 4 Worksheet
2008-2009
Multicultural Adapted Physical Education Program HSS 220
Multicultural Elementary Physical Education Program HSS 324
Student Teaching HSS 417
f) Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the idea of fairness and the belief that all students can
learn
Fitness, Friendship and Fun Program HSS 101
Multicultural Adapted Physical Education Program HSS 220
Multicultural Elementary Physical Education Program HSS 324
Curriculum Development in Physical Education Field Experience HSS 470
Student Teaching HSS 417
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3.
Standard 4 Worksheet
2008-2009
What data from key assessments indicate that candidates demonstrate proficiencies
related to diversity, including English language learners and students with
exceptionalities?
Description of Assessment and its Alignment With Applicable NASPE Standards
Our assessment of the effects of candidates' instruction on student involves Candidates' use of the
University of Dayton Adaptation of the Test of Gross Motor Development & Physical Fitness
(UDATGMDPF). The instrument, explained in our Program Report, is as an assessment of student
learning evidenced by Special Needs children participating in our Community Adapted Physical
Education Program.
The UDATGMDPF is aligned with the following 5 NASPE Standards:
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Standard 2 - Growth and Development
Standard 3 - Diverse Students
Standard 5- Communication
Standard 7 - Student Assessment
Standard 9 - Collaboration
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Physical Education
Standard 4 Worksheet
2008-2009
4d. Experiences Working with Diverse Students in P-12 Schools
1. How does the program ensure that each candidate has at least one field/clinical
experience with students from ethnic/racial groups different than his/her own, English
language learners, students with exceptionalities, and students from different
socioeconomic groups.
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Fitness, Friendship and Fun Program HSS 101
Multicultural Adapted Physical Education Program HSS 220
Multicultural Elementary Physical Education Program HSS 324
Curriculum Development in Physical Education Field Experience HSS 470
Student Teaching HSS 417
2. How does the program ensure that candidates develop and practice their knowledge,
skills, and professional dispositions related to diversity during their field experiences
and clinical practice?
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Fitness, Friendship and Fun Program HSS 101
Multicultural Adapted Physical Education Program HSS 220
Multicultural Elementary Physical Education Program HSS 324
Curriculum Development in Physical Education Field Experience HSS 470
Student Teaching HSS 417
3. How does the program ensure that candidates use feedback from peers and
supervisors to reflect on their skills in working with students from diverse groups?
All of our Community Based Physical Programs are data driven, both in the form of
supervisory feedback to candidates and student performance data.
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Physical Education
Standard 4 Worksheet
2008-2009
4. Identify the Diversity of P-12 students based on their gender, ethnicity, racial and
socioeconomic levels, native language and exceptionalities in the schools in which
education candidates do their clinical practice.
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Urban, Suburban, Rural, Male, Female
African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Appalachian, Mediterranean American,
Multihandicapped
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