Game Sense Flashcards
What does Game Sense emphasise?
Teaching through play
Focus of GS?
Tactical and strategic elements of the game rather than isolated skill development.
Aim?
To improve student understanding and decision making in game situation.
What does it prioritise?
The ‘why’ behind actions in game play
When was it developed?
Mid 1990’s
What is it a variation of?
Think swimmer
Bunker-Thorpe Model of teaching games and understanding
What are 3 key objectives?
1- Emphasise understanding of Game tactics/strategies
2- Assist with developing technical skills
3- Enhance social/communication skills
What are some benefits? (4 points)
- Develops tactical awareness
- Suits various levels of skill
- Improves fundamental movements
- Builds confidence/teamwork
What is Game Sense a metaphor for?
Game intelligence
What does TGFU stand for?
Teaching Games for Understanding
What is the first Domain Priorities of GS?
1- Cognitive Learning
What domains tie second Priority
Psychomotor Learning and Affective Learning
What can Teachers do in GS model (2 points)
Modify constraints to highlight tactical and technical Learning
CHANGEIT Model
C- Coaching Style
H- How scoring works
A- Area Dimensions
N- Number of Players
G- Game roles
E- Equipment
I- Inclusion Strategies
T- Time constraints
What does the approach Prioritise?
Hint - TQU
A players thinking, encourages question strategies and stimulates understanding
How do students learn
By making in Game decisions
What is the cycle GS follows?
Game, question/reflect, practice, return to game, drill, instruction and the cycle begins
How does GS promote Learning
Hint- AP
Through active reflection and problem solving
What is the 6 step TGFU framework?
1- Game introduction
2- Game Appreciation
3- tactical awareness
4- decision making practice
5- Skill execution
6- Game performance
What is the core pedagogical steps (3 points).
Hint- MOC
- Establish clear objectives
- Utilise open ended questions 3. Modify task constraints
