School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Illinois State University
Adapted Physical Education
KNR 383 Fall, 2012
Professor: Dr. Deborah A. Garrahy
Office: McCormick Hall 150 F
Office Hours: By appointment only
Phone: (309) 438-5187
Time: M & W 3:30-4:45pm
Room: McCormick Hall 262
Email: dagarra@ilstu.edu
To qualify and remain in the Teacher Education Program, each student must maintain an Illinois
State University cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and a major grade point average of 2.5
Vision Statement of the Physical Education-Teacher Education Program at ISU:
The Physical Education-Teacher Education sequence at Illinois State University strives to develop high
quality physical educators who possess strong content knowledge and a core set of values regarding their
role as professional educators.
Values Statement of the Physical Education-Teacher Education Program at ISU:
The Physical Education-Teacher Education sequence at Illinois State University values the importance of:
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Possessing strong content knowledge
Quality lifelong physical activity
Ongoing professional development
Mission Statement of the Physical Education-Teacher Education Program at ISU:
The mission of the Physical Education-Teacher Education sequence at Illinois State University is to
develop graduates who recognize the importance of ongoing professional development and have the
ability to deliver a developmentally appropriate curriculum to diverse student populations. By effectively
delivering an appropriate curriculum, our graduates will positively impact their students by enabling them
to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to pursue healthy, active lifestyles.
Realizing the Democratic Ideal
Illinois State University has a historic and enduring commitment to prepare teachers and other school
personnel who will be responsive to the ethical and intellectual demands of a democratic society. To teach
in a democracy is to consciously take up the challenge of improving the ethical and intellectual quality of
our societal dialogue by including in it as many educated voices as possible.
The democratic ideal unites caring and knowing: The more voices we call into thoughtful dialogue, the
truer our convictions and conclusions will be. This is a demonstrable necessity of a democratic society,
and it is why Illinois State University graduates aspire to teach and serve everyone, including those on the
margins, those who have been or are in danger of being excluded.
The democratic conception of education informs all aspects of teacher education at Illinois State
University. Graduates ready to meet the challenges and rewards of serving students in a democratic
society embody the ethical and intellectual aspects of teaching and learning.
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KNR 383 will address the following RDI Commitments:
The ethical commitments are:
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Sensitivity toward the varieties of individual and cultural diversity
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Disposition and ability to collaborate effectively with others
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High regard for learning and seriousness of personal, professional, and public purpose
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Respect for learners of all ages, with special regard for children and adolescents
The intellectual commitments are:
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Wide general knowledge and deep knowledge of the content to be taught
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Knowledge and appreciation of the diversity among learners
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Understanding of the factors that affect learning and appropriate teaching strategies
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Interest in and ability to seek out and use informational, technological, and collegial resources
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Contagious intellectual enthusiasm and courage enough to be creative
Additional Class Information
Maj/min only; KNR 158, KNR 221, KNR 225 req. Incl Clin Exp. 15 hrs, Type 4
Catalog Description: Study of conditions requiring physical education programs to be adapted to meet
the unique needs of students with disabilities.
Course Overview: To provide physical education-teacher education majors and minors with theoretical
and practical knowledge to plan and implement developmentally appropriate physical education activities
for students with disabilities in a variety of school settings.
Specific Student Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
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demonstrate an understanding of federal and state laws impacting educational opportunities for
students with disabilities.
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accurately identify and describe causes and characteristics of disabilities.
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demonstrate a basic knowledge of the developmental and psychological differences among
students with and without disabilities from birth through 21years of age.
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describe the role of assessment in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and grading process in
adapted physical education.
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apply specific assessment instruments focusing on motor skills (fundamental and specialized) and
health-related fitness for students with disabilities.
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demonstrate an understanding of adapted physical education teaching methods to be used with
students with disabilities.
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synthesize research and teaching strategies as they apply to a specific disability and adapted
physical education.
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apply theoretical knowledge during clinical experiences in the public schools of Normal and
Metcalf Lab School through assisting and observing students who have unique motor needs.
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acquire skills to implement the successful inclusion of students with disabilities into the general
physical education classroom.
Professional Development is an important part of learning to teach. As KNR 383 is designed for
Physical Education-Teacher Education majors and minors, professional development will be included.
The following are aspects of professional development: demeanor, attire, attendance, participation, and
course responsibilities.
1. Professional demeanor: A component of this course requires you to complete a semester-long
clinical experience. It is a privilege for us to be permitted in the schools to work with adapted
physical educators and their students. Thus, you are always and in all ways expected to be
professional in your interactions. We will discuss specifics in class with regard to clinical
attendance expectations, protocols, confidentiality issues, and demeanor. Please remember, first
impressions are the only impressions others will have of you.
1. Professional attire: Professional attire is required for the classroom, laboratory and all clinical
experiences. Please know that hats and tanks tops are not to be worn at any time. This
applies to women and men and includes the lecture component of our class. With regard to
KNR 383 lab activities, tennis shoes are mandatory for all laboratory experiences.
When completing your clinical experiences, you will dress professionally:
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Clothing must be clean and ironed.
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You may wear appropriate warm-ups pants and/or khaki shorts (Baggy shorts, jeans, etc. are
unacceptable).
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You may not wear warm-up pants that have any writing on the backside.
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You must wear a collared polo styled shirt. Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in and not
reveal skin. Any other style of shirt is unacceptable. There are no exceptions to this expectation.
Attendance and participation: Attendance will be taken daily. As this course includes working in all
three educational domains (psychomotor, cognitive, and affective), your ability to participate is essential.
Missed exams, assignments, observations, quizzes cannot be made up. I do not accept late
assignments. Perfect attendance will result in 10 bonus points towards your final grade (not percentage
points). Perfect attendance means you were in class each day, on time and remained for the entire
class. Circumstances may cause you to miss class, arrive late or leave early (Illness, Doctor’s
appointment, emergencies, University registration etc.) however; no excuse is acceptable with regards to
bonus points.
While I appreciate knowing that you are okay, phoning my office will not excuse your absence.
The Physical Education-Teacher Education Program adopted the following during the fall
semester, 2009: If a PETE student misses two classes and/or one clinical experience, the professor
will submit a Disposition Concerns Form to the College of Education.
4) Course Responsibilities: Adapted Physical Education Practicum: In addition to attending
class, completing readings, and course assignments, you are required to complete a semester-long
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clinical experience. This clinical experience occurs outside of your KNR 383 class meetings and in
a K-12 setting (PETE majors only). PETE Minors will only be permitted to complete clinical
experiences at the secondary level (6th -12th). You will sign up for the dates and times you are
available to assist the adapted physical education teachers and be assigned to a specific school. As
you get to select the dates and times you will assist at a particular school, you are responsible for
keeping that appointment. You must have a current TB test on file in DeGarmo that it will be
valid through the end of the semester.
You must be aware that if at any time you sign up for a school visitation and you miss your
assigned time, arrive one minute late or leave early, regardless of the reason, I reserve the right
to remove you’re from the practicum experience. Thus, you will lose the clinical hours for that
experience, fail that portion of your final grade (20%) and I will submit a disposition concerns
form to the College of Education.
Required Texts:
Available through the ISU and Alamo bookstores:
a) Auxter, D., Pyfer, J., Zittel, L. & Roth, K. (2010). Principles and methods of adapted physical
education and recreation. Boston, MA: McGraw- Hill.
b) Winnick, J.P. & Short, F.X. (1999). The Brockport physical fitness test manual. Champaign, IL:
Human Kinetics. (I encourage you to share this book with a classmate, as we will be using it the
LAST week of classes. However, it is your responsibility to complete the assigned readings, as
there will be no lecture notes on this material).
To be purchased on your own:
c) Robison, J.E. (2008). Look me in the eye: My life with Asperger’s. New York: Three Rivers Press.
(To be included on Exam II)
d) Kurson, R. (2007) Crashing through: A true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see.
New York: Random House. (To be included on Exam III)
Academic Dishonesty: All policies governing Illinois State University course proceedings, including
student and instructor actions listed in the Undergraduate Catalog & the Student Code of Conduct,
http://deanofstudents.illinoisstate.edu/students/get-help/crr/documents/CodeOfStudentConductRevised5.12.pdf shall be followed for this course. Please be aware that infractions of academic integrity,
including cheating and plagiarism, will result in your choosing to automatically fail KNR 383.
Any student needing to arrange a reasonable accommodation for a documented
disability should contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall, 438-5853 (voice),
438-8620 (TDD).
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Teacher Candidate Evaluation:
Cognitive Assessments:
• Unannounced Quizzes: Unannounced quiz scores will be added into each corresponding
exam grade.
• Tentative Exam I
(10/3)
25%
• Tentative Exam II
(11/7)
25%
• Final Exam-Cumulative (Not published as of 8/2/12)
30%
Will be held on university assigned date and time
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Practical Application:
Semester Long Clinical Experiences
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20%
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If you do not have an up-to-date TB test on file, you must get one immediately. I will not
permit you to register for your clinical requirements ( approximately on August 27th) for this
class without an up-to-date TB test.
You will assist/observe an Adapted Physical Education Teacher at least one hour per week
for the ENTIRE semester. You may assist and observe for up to 30 hours. I strongly suggest
that if your schedule permits, you take advantage of the extra clinical hours and opportunity to
work in the public schools. If you go beyond the required hours (~ 12 hours), you will be able
to record these extra hours on your clinical forms. The extra hours will not impact your final
grade and you do not need to have a journal entry beyond 12 hours.
A journal entry for each weekly clinical session (Template on page 11 will be submitted twice:
10/17 and 11/28).
Cooperating teachers will complete a mid-term and final evaluation of your professional
demeanor and your ability to work with their students.
School Calendars for Metcalf and Unit 5 are accessible through the respective websites. It is
your responsibility to learn when schools are in session. You must also pay attention to local
weather conditions for school closures.
All assignments, unless otherwise notified, must be word-processed and submitted in class. Late
submissions will not receive credit.
Grading Scale:
A=
90%-100%
B=
80%-89%
C=
70%-79%
D=
60%-69%
F=
59% or below
Dr. Garrahy reserves the right to modify the course outline. Additional readings will be included and
assignments may be modified. Students will always be notified in advance of any changes.
Tentative Course Outline
Assigned readings are to be completed prior to the beginning of each class
Week #1:
8/20 Introduction/ Course overview/Terminology (On web page):
Syllabus pages 9, 12 and 13 due in class today.
You must bring a copy of your PBA to class today
8/22
Terminology and Reading due: Chp. 1: Adapted Physical Education
Week # 2:
8/27 Reading due: Chp. 1: Adapted Physical Education AND available through Milner Online
Journals:
Tarr, S. (2011). Retarded? Who still says that? An adapted physical education perspective.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,82(8), pp. 40-42.
8/29
Adapted Physical Education (ctd)
Darius Goes West” (Online: http://www.dariusgoeswest.org/ (Due in class in 1 week) - You must
watch the ENTIRE movie – not just the movie trailer….it will take approximately 1.5 hours.
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Week# 3:
9/3
Labor Day
9/5 Watch PRIOR to coming to today’s class: You must watch the ENTIRE movie – not just the
movie trailer….it will take approximately 1.5 hours. In class quiz on video today.
“Darius Goes West” (Online: http://www.dariusgoeswest.org/)
Week #4:
9/10 Reading due: Chp. 2: Adapted Physical Education in the Public School
Discuss Illinois Interactive Report Card Assignment
9/12
Reading due: Response to Intervention (Reading to be sent electronically on 9/5)
Week #5:
9/17 Reading due: Chp. 3: Determining Educational Needs through Assessment
9/19 Assessment continued
Week #6:
9/24 Determining Educational Needs through Assessment (ctd)
Review of Test of Gross Motor Development-2 from KNR 225: Please bring 2 copies of the
TGMD-2 Score sheets (On RESERVE @ MILNER)
9/26
Reading due: Chp. 4: Developing the Individual Education Program
Illinois Interactive Report Card Assignment – due in class
Week #7:
10/1
Developing the Individual Education Program (ctd)
The video: “How difficult can this be? Understanding learning disabilities: Frustration, anxiety,
tension: The F.A.T. city workshop is available for you to watch at Milner. It will be removed on
the afternoon of 10/15.
10/3
EXAM I (Chps: 1 through 4, TGMD-2, RtI, Darius Goes West Video, handouts and lecture
notes)
Week #8:
10 /8 Reading due: Chp. 11: Intellectual disabilities
Review Exam I
10/10 Intellectual disabilities (ctd)
Week #9:
10/15 Specific Learning Disabilities: Reading due: Chp. 13
In class quiz on dvd below, prior to class discussion:
Watch PRIOR to coming to today’s class (DVD on reserve at Milner): The video below has been
placed on RESERVE at Milner. You will need to watch this at your convenience at Milner. Video:
“How difficult can this be? Understanding learning disabilities: frustration, anxiety, tension, the F.A.T.
city workshop.
10/17 Reading due: Chp. 13: Specific Learning Disabilities
Clinical Journals (Mid-term submission) due today
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Journal must have a cover page; include Illinois Interactive Report Card data, page 9 of
syllabus, journal entries
Week #10:
10/22 Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Reading due: Chp. 12
10/24 Pervasive Developmental Disorders: (ctd)
Week #11:
10/29 Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Reading due: “Look me in the eye: My life with
Asperger’s
10/31 Readings due: Chp. 6 – Delivering Services in the Most Inclusive Environment
Week # 12:
11/5 Inclusion continued
11/7 Exam II (Chapters 6, 11, 12, 13, “F.A.T. City” DVD, handouts, lecture notes)
Week # 13:
11/12 Reading due: Chp. 15- Physically Disabling Conditions
Review Exam II
The dvd “Murderball” has been placed on reserve beginning today for you to watch at Milner. It will be
removed by December 3rd.
11/14 Physically Disabling Conditions (ctd):
Video on reserve at Milner: “Murderball.” You will need to watch this at your convenience at Milner.
Questions on this documentary will be on your final exam.
Week#14: Fall Break
Week # 15:
11/26 Readings Due: Chp. 8: Physical fitness and sport conditioning / Brockport Continued
11/28 Readings Due: The Brockport Physical Fitness Test Manual: Chp. 1, 3, 5, 6
Brockport – McCormick Gymnasium (bring Brockport book) Readings Due:
The Brockport Physical Fitness Test Manual: Chp. 1, 3, 5, 6
Clinical Journals are due in class today. You must submit your entire journal.
Week # 16:
12/3 Reading due: Quiz and class discussion –Crashing Through (Kurson)
12/5 Crashing through continued
Final Exam Week – 12/9-12/14:
Final Exam Date - University determined date
• Chps. 8, 12, 15, “Murderball, and the Brockport chapters
• Cumulative exam – comprehensive questions representing your learning about adapted
physical education over the course of the semester, including the books and videos you
were required to complet
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Clinical Experience Information
Fall, 2012
In order to assist you in developing professional behaviors, you are expected to follow the guidelines
listed below:
1. Check into the school office each visit, identify yourself, politely ask what the visitor’s procedures
are and follow them completely. At Metcalf Lab School, you will also need to sign in on the posted
observer sheet inside the gymnasium doors each day you are there. You must keep track of your
hours on the KNR 383 documentation form found on page 10. Make additional copies as needed.
2. Please arrive early and remain until the assigned time has been completed each class session.
3. All KNR 383 teacher candidates MUST ALWAYS WEAR THEIR UNIVERSITY ID CARD,
from the moment you enter until you exit the building.
4. Dress appropriately for movement activities. Please follow the expected professional guidelines on
this syllabus and on the Professional Development Expectations: KNR 383 form you will sign on
page 9. Place this in your journal once you receive it back from Dr. Garrahy.
5. If your observation time includes a swimming class, you will need to wear appropriate TEACHING
swimwear. If you are not sure what that entails, please ask me.
6. Please make sure you record the dates and times you are at each school (Form on page 10)
7. Cell phones are to be left in your car. Cell phones are not permitted in Unit 5 schools. Also, you may
not bring food, beverages, or gum into the schools. We are expected to follow the same procedures as
faculty and students.
8. Take the initiative. After you have met your teacher and she/he has given you your responsibilities,
do not just stand around --- Initiate. Do what needs to be done to assist with the class and your
assigned student (e.g. help set up or take down equipment, assist students, etc.) Interact with your
student(s) as much as possible.
9. Confidentiality is a MUST! Refrain from using the name of your student (assign a pseudonym)
when writing summaries of observations and in conversations. Remember to keep matters
concerning students confidential. This is a right guaranteed to all students and one which is very
important to them and to our cooperating teachers.
10. Please conduct yourself in a professionals manner at all times. The cooperating teachers and school
administrators are providing us with a wonderful opportunity to work in their schools. This privilege
is never to be taken lightly.
Learn from and enjoy this great opportunity,
Dr. Garrahy
c. Mrs. O’Connell, Mrs. Copple, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Kelley, Mrs. Koranda, Mr. Walker
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Professional Development Expectations for KNR 383: Fall, 2012
Professional development takes many forms. The areas which receive particular attention in the KNR
383 Clinical Experiences include:
Attire: As a student in KNR 383, you must remember you are representing Illinois State University, The
School of Kinesiology and Recreation, the Physical Education-Teacher Education program and Dr.
Garrahy, when visiting a public school. Appropriate attire includes tucked in collared shirts, appropriate
shorts (non-baggy), warm up pants, and tennis shoes. Shorts and shirts should be clean, ironed, and
well fitted. If you are working with a swimming class, you are expected to wear appropriate teaching
swimwear. Hats and street clothes are never acceptable- this applies to women and men. See page 3
of this syllabus for additional details. Cells phones must be left in your car.
Confidentiality: Confidentiality is a MUST! Absolutely no names of students (assign a pseudonym)
should be used in written summaries of observations or in any conversations. Remember to keep any
matters concerning students confidential. This is a right guaranteed to all K-12 students.
Attendance: Once you begin your clinical experiences in the Normal Public Schools or at Metcalf Lab.
School, you are required to attend each session continuously, arriving early and staying the entire class
time, through the last day of the semester, December 7th. Remember that you will select your time slot,
thus you must be sure that you have built in enough travel time as well. If there is a medical emergency
or family trauma (Doctor’s appointment, oversleeping, your car not working, registering for classes, etc.
are not emergencies) you must contact the teacher at the school you are working and Dr. Garrahy
immediately. If you arrive late to your site one time, I will remove you from this experience. It is
unprofessional to arrive late.
Please know that at any time, due to not meeting Dr. Garrahy’s expectations listed in this syllabus and the
expectations set forth by the Adapted Physical Education teacher you are working with, you will be
removed from your clinical experience. Another placement will not be available and you will have
forfeited 20% of your final grade AND a disposition concern form will be submitted to College of
Education- University Teacher Education Office.
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I have read and I understand my professional responsibilities and expectations regarding
KNR 383: Adapted Physical Education for Fall, 2012.
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I understand that if I do not meet these expectations I will be removed from my clinical site,
forfeit 20 % of my final grade and a disposition concern form will be submitted to the
College of Education.
Signature
Date
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Name (Printed)
This form is due in class on August 20th, 2012
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Adapted Physical Education: Clinical Experiences
Log Sheet (Minimum = 12 hours)
Name_______________
School: ________________________
DATE
8/20/12
Total Minutes
35
Task(s) Completed
Swimming
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TOTAL HOURS
10
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Journal Template for Clinical Experiences
Directions: You are to use the template below (exactly as typed) to record the events of your clinical
experience for the semester. This template is to be used for each clinical experience you complete. If you
sign up for three-20 minute elementary classes, you need to complete only one write up summarizing the
entire hour you assisted the students & teacher. You will submit your journal notebook to Dr. Garrahy
for the first time on October 17th in class and for the final time on November 28th. Your final submission
must include the first half of your journal with my comments. You will not resubmit the first half of your
journal.
Please remove my descriptions of each section below, so that your form only includes items in bold
print. You will need to submit your journal, stapled together with a cover sheet (your name on
front) and numbered pages. You must include your log sheet immediately after your cover page.
KNR 383: Journal
Unit 5 School/Adapted Physical Education Teacher:
Today’s date:
Class Time:
Lesson Focus:
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Write a brief statement of reflection about today’s experience. (Reflective statements record
your understanding of meaning, your impression and your insights. Example: “Sammi’s balance
improved while standing with the help of a walker, but his walking has not really changed. I
never thought of walking was a difficult skill, but when a person has cerebral palsy, it is very
difficult. I need to look into more information on cerebral palsy and I have a lot to learn.”
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List your professional contributions to today’s class. What did you do to:
• improve the student’s motor performance/experience?
• positively interact with your student?
• Assist the adapted physical education teacher?
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List how you demonstrated initiative today?
• If you did not show initiative today, be honest….some days are better than others.
However, reflect on why and what you will do in preparation for you next interaction
with your teacher and student.
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What do you need to improve upon?
Please be concise in your responses, as your journal entry for each day should not exceed
one single spaced page.
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KNR 383: Adapted Physical Education
Fall, 2012
Teacher Candidate:
Cell Phone #:
Do you have a car? If not, you need to let me know how you plan to get to your 383 practicum site.
Have you worked with students with disabilities? If yes, how?
If I were to ask PETE professors about you as a teacher candidate, what would they tell me?
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KNR 383: Teacher Candidate Schedule of Classes
Fall, 2012
Teacher Candidate: _________________________________ / Email:
Phone:
Please write in the days and times of your classes this semester for each day they meet. Include the hours
that you work (to the best of your knowledge) during the K-12 school day, which is 8 am – 3:00 pm.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
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Please keep in mind you may have to change your work hours in order to complete your
clinical requirement, if you typically work during the 8 am- 3:30 pm time block.
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