Our society has never been more diverse, and teachers need to be
culturally responsive educators in order to be most competent. But
being culturally responsive is no simple task.
"Promoting Language Through Physical Education" makes that task
easier. This text offers strategies that physical education
teachers can use to integrate non-English speakers and Deaf
children in their classes. Sign language and Spanish are used as
examples of how teachers can integrate students of any language
background into classes. The use of sign language and Spanish
phrases not only enhances communication among students and between
students and teachers but promotes learning, open-mindedness, and
appreciation for other cultures.
Physical education is the ideal setting for integrating other
languages because play fosters language development; children
interact so much with each other and have ample opportunity to
express themselves in physical education. With this book, teachers
can expertly guide that development--even if they don't have a
Spanish-speaking or Deaf child in their class.
"Promoting Language Through Physical Education" grounds teachers
in the importance of language and the value of learning about other
cultures. Teachers will also
- use games and strategies that help them infuse language into
their daily classes;
- have access to Spanish and sign language dictionaries, with
vocabulary organized by movement concepts, games, and activities;
and
- use a DVD-ROM to facilitate both their teaching and their
students' learning.
The DVD includes video footage of key physical education terms
and common words and phrases in Spanish and American Sign Language.
Students can follow along as teachers play the footage, thus taking
pressure off teachers who are not familiar with sign language or
Spanish. The DVD also contains reproducibles and assessment tools
that teachers can print and use, saving preparation time.
With this practical text, teachers can promote language
development and cultural appreciation while offering
developmentally appropriate games and activities for students from
elementary grades through high school. The games and strategies
blend into and enhance regular physical education curricula. And
the book includes appendixes of resources that can augment
students' learning and ability to overcome language barriers.
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