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Principles for Teaching Movement Games

1. Game Concept and Development:

  • Game Concept: Convey the game's core idea clearly but concisely, leaving room for independent exploration.
  • Game Development: Don't dictate the entire game; introduce rules gradually. Only a game players help create fosters genuine enjoyment.
  • Understanding the Game: Aim for quick comprehension of the game's concept. Limit the number of rules to the essential minimum.

2. Framework and Organization:

  • Playing Area: Clear boundaries for the playing area boost motivation and prevent disputes.
  • Team Formation: Do not form teams through a selection process.
  • Game Duration: Allow players to savor the game, but don't linger on a single game for too long.

3. Participation and Inclusion:

  • Participation: Avoid elimination; all students should be able to actively participate in the game.

4. Teacher's Role and Interaction:

  • Teacher's Role: The teacher can energize the game by participating but should not act as the ultimate decision-maker.
  • Mental Engagement: Foster players' mental engagement, encouraging active participation and creative contribution.
  • Adaptability: Adapt to game conditions and make rule changes as needed. Utilize opportunities for variation.
  • Intensity: Strive for a high level of intensity. Empower players to act independently.

5. Values and Social Learning:

  • Order and Honesty: Insist on order and honesty even in movement games.
  • Social Learning: Use games to promote social learning, cooperative behavior, and communication. Intervene educationally if fairness, partnership, and a sense of community are lost, and performance/the drive for success become paramount.
  • Game Experience: Convey a positive game experience, joy, and fun.

6. Essential Characteristics:

  • Game Characteristics: Cheerfulness, excitement, and joy are essential characteristics of movement games.