Curriculum Guidelines and the Instructional Approach

Curriculum should be a framework of the subject and should include the personal goals of the program. The intended goals should be set up and introduced in a series of benchmarks, working from the top down, to assure success and accomplishments. In a curriculum, the teacher should always state their end of performance task goal that they wish the students to achieve. Following this intended goal, the curriculum should include what the teacher will teach and provide the students in order for them to learn and become successful. In a curriculum there should not be any surprises, the intended lessons should be well planned and the organized ahead of time. I also believe that a curriculum should sell your program and showcase your strengths as a physical educator. They should show off the various areas in which the teacher can provide their students with the best equipment and lessons for physical activity and they should also be a guideline to how well the program is run. 

Instructional approaches must be clear and concise. They must include the proper standards, skills, and cues in order to be appropriate. When teaching the instructional approach it is important to understand your audience and realize their level of knowledge. Teaching has various methods for different ages, which is why when going about the instructional approach one must realize their audience and teach to their abilities. As a teacher, the instructional approach must have clear directions and steps in order for the students to follow and comprehend. Short and simply cues are much more effective compared to long dragged out words and sentences when remembering the sequences to various skills. The instructional approach can have a tremendous impact on the students if done correctly and if the proper amount of time is put into planning the lesson. I believe that the instructional approach should be taught at the beginning of most lessons, that way the students can understand the rules, concepts, and strategies that will be used throughout.