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Learn how to react to situations successfully as a Physical Education teacher. Explore the importance of appearance and posture, ways to show authority, and effective actions to handle messy situations. Discover how to stay calm, maintain body position, and communicate effectively. Gain insights on using non-physical methods and appropriate actions in challenging circumstances.
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What makes a difference in Reacting to Situations-- Successfully? How do I handle the messes that occur!
The “look” of a Competent Teacher • Appearance-what is it for a PE teacher? • Posture-what should it be like? • How do I stand to show concern/dissatisfaction/approval? • How do you show authority? Is in the face necessary or the best? Can I do it?
The “Actions” • Your actions will contain the situation, improve the situation, or cause the incident to escalate. • Stay calm in a blow up- your anger usually does nothing good except when it is a - • Your body position–are you ready? close or far away, straight or angled? • Keep hands off - Never get physical unless unavoidable or the safety of individuals are in jeopardy • Speak softly but carry a big stick-Know what actions are acceptable at your school and how the “bad” situations are to be handled.