Problem solving
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can tackle intellectual challenges in a small group by thinking creatively and ensuring everyone is included.
Key learning points
- Move: maintaining balance on the bench requires the centre of mass to stay over the base of support.
- Think: problem solving requires you to find creative solutions to complex tasks.
- Feel: working together to ensure everyone in the team is supported and included shows empathy.
- Connect: working with your peers to achieve a common goal requires effective teamwork.
Keywords
Teamwork - working together with others to achieve a common goal- it involves listening, sharing ideas, helping each other and making sure everyone is included and doing their best
Empathy - understanding and sharing the feelings of another
Communication - sharing ideas, feelings or information between two or more people
Common misconception
Letting the more vocal students take the lead improves team outcomes.
Outcomes are better if the voices of the whole group are listened to and considered.
Teacher tip
Try to organise your group so the most domminant characters are split across sub-groups equally. If students are resistant to hold hands despite encouragment you could add a bib between hands.
Equipment
1 hoop per group, 1 bench for every 6-8 students
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do people demonstrate when they work well together to complete a task?
Q2.What does good communication involve?
Q3.To solve problems what must we find?
Q4.How could we support other pupils?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How would I act if showing empathy?
Q2.In sport, why is teamwork so important?
Q3.How can positive support make others feel?
Q4.What would happen if we didn't maintain our balance when moving along the bench?
To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Problem solving, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Problem solving, 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.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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