Myths about teaching can hold you back
- Year 9
Lead by example
I can be an inspirational role model to show others the qualities and skills that make a good leader.
- Year 9
Lead by example
I can be an inspirational role model to show others the qualities and skills that make a good leader.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: the correct modelling of a technique makes it easier for classmates to follow.
- Think: successful leaders can role model desired movements, behaviour and attitude.
- Feel: when others understand the task your confidence is elevated, giving a sense of achievement in your leadership.
- Connect: being able to share the ownership of a small group in a leadership task requires collaboration.
Keywords
Role model - a person that others admire and want to be like because of their qualities
Accountability - being responsible for your actions and decisions
Inspirational - something that motivates or encourages someone to be better
SMILES - safe, maximum participation, inclusion, learning, enjoyment, success
Common misconception
Pupils think good leaders are born like that.
Effective leadership is developed through experience and learning from mistakes.
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Lead by example, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Lead by example, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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Equipment
cones, quoits balls, choice of throwing/passing objects, hoops, hockey sticks
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
