Joy Butler Livres

A comprehensive look at the Teaching Games for Understanding model, a dynamic approach to sports education that has gained worldwide popularity over the last 25 years.

Focusing on the innovative Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach, this book explores ontological and epistemological challenges in Physical Education. It showcases pioneering research by educators and researchers who advocate for constructivist, student-centered, and holistic teaching methods in games education. Their insights aim to inspire others in the field to rethink traditional educational values and embrace new ideas for enhancing learning experiences.

The book explores the challenges faced by formal education over the past century as it attempts to adapt to changing societal needs, advancements in learning research, and evolving global dynamics. It highlights the complexities of providing relevant guidance in such a diverse landscape, emphasizing the need for educational systems to be responsive and innovative in their approaches to teaching and learning.

Playing Fair helps you create a learning environment in which your students can grow as problem solvers, decision makers, and team players. Theories and constructs for games help students learn skills, strategies, and concepts that apply both to other games and to other life situations.