Implications for Teachers
Strengths of TGfU in Physical Education:
In a study conducted by Webb, Pearson & McKeen (2005) the TGfU model was found to:
· encourage a holistic approach to the teaching of games
· develop critical thinking and problem solving
· develop deep knowledge and understanding of the game
· promote high levels of participation and enjoyment for participants
· promote player centred learning and relevance of skills and tactics
· cater for varying abilities
· foster efficiency in aspects of implementation
In a study conducted by Webb, Pearson & McKeen (2005) the TGfU model was found to:
· encourage a holistic approach to the teaching of games
· develop critical thinking and problem solving
· develop deep knowledge and understanding of the game
· promote high levels of participation and enjoyment for participants
· promote player centred learning and relevance of skills and tactics
· cater for varying abilities
· foster efficiency in aspects of implementation
Structure:
It is important that practitioners of TGfU utilize a planned framework in developing an effective training session which incorporates well prepared progressions and questioning techniques. Refer to the lesson plan and questioning protocol attached below as a guide for constructing your own Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) session:
It is important that practitioners of TGfU utilize a planned framework in developing an effective training session which incorporates well prepared progressions and questioning techniques. Refer to the lesson plan and questioning protocol attached below as a guide for constructing your own Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) session:
| tgfu_lesson_plan_template.pdf |
| questioning_protocol.docx |