foreign physical education teachers: open the door to the dual growth of sports and culture for children

on campus, physical education is no longer a simple "jump shot". With the upgrading of educational concepts, more and more schools and parents realize that sports is not only a way to strengthen the body, but also an important scene to cultivate teamwork, anti-frustration ability, and rule awareness. The participation of foreign physical education teachers is injecting new vitality into the traditional physical education classroom-they bring not only international sports, but also cross-cultural educational thinking, so that children can touch the wider world while sweating.

1. the unique value of foreign physical education teachers: from "skill teaching" to "thinking enlightenment"

traditional physical education teachers focus on movement norms and physical training, however, foreign PE teachers are better at deeply integrating sports and educational objectives, and their core advantages are reflected in three aspects:

1. internationalized sports to broaden children's horizons
basketball, football and table tennis are often the main courses in domestic PE classes, and foreign teachers often introduce frisbee, waist flag football, hockey and other niche projects. These movements are not only fresh and interesting, but also contain unique cultural logic. For example:

• Frisbee emphasizes "no physical contact" and "self-judgment" to cultivate children's sense of fair competition;
• waist flag rugby uses "flag-pulling" instead of "grappling" to reduce antagonism and is more suitable for young children to understand tactical coordination.
  students from an international school shared: "when learning waist flag rugby, foreign teachers used the metaphor of" wolf hunting "to describe the division of labor in teams. now I play other team sports and will actively observe the positions of my teammates."

2. Immersive English environment, simultaneous improvement of sports and language
foreign teachers' physical education class is a natural "English application scene". From the warm-up instruction ("Jog on the spot!") to the tactical discussion ("Pass the ball to the open space!"), Children naturally understand and use English in sports. Studies have shown that this "body + language" dual stimulation can increase children's vocabulary memory efficiency by more than 30%.
a parent observed: "the child has been teaching frisbee for half a year. now he can understand the coach's tactical explanation by watching the NBA live broadcast. the improvement in English listening is more obvious than that in the training class."

3. cross-cultural educational thinking, shaping multiple values
foreign teachers' understanding of "sportsmanship" often bears the brand of their own culture. For example:

• British foreign teachers may put more emphasis on "gentlemanly demeanor" (such as shaking hands with opponents and respecting the referee's judgment after the game);
• Brazilian foreign churches pass on "happiness first" through football (keep smiling even if you fall behind and enjoy the sport itself);
• Canadian foreign teachers pay attention to "natural education" (moving physical education classes outdoors, teaching children to observe the terrain and using the environment to design games).
  the head of a primary school sports team commented: "foreign teachers bring not only sports skills, but also redefine" victory "and" failure "-children learn to applaud their opponents' wonderful performance and find ways to improve from mistakes."

How do 2. select high-quality foreign PE teachers? The three core standards should be kept in mind

The quality of foreign physical education teachers directly affects the classroom effect. Parents and schools should strictly check from three aspects of qualification, teaching and cultural adaptation:

1. Qualification hard core: sports professional background + legal teaching license

• sports related education : foreign teachers with bachelor's degree or above in physical education, sports science, sports training and other majors are preferred. For example, a foreign teacher holding a master's degree from Springfield College (the world's top sports management major) designed a "basketball tactics class" that combines sports psychology to teach children how to adjust their game mentality.
• Coach Certification : The international general sports coach certificate is the proof of professional ability, such as the US NCAA coach qualification certificate, the British Football Association (FA) coach certificate, the Australian Swimming Coach and Teachers Association (ASCTA) certificate, etc. Some high-end institutions also require foreign teachers to hold "first aid certification" (such as the American Heart Association AHA first aid certificate) to deal with emergencies in sports.
• work permit and visa : foreign teachers are required to hold a "foreigner work permit" with the post marked "physical education teacher" and a z-word work visa. Some organizations were punished by law enforcement departments for hiring foreign teachers holding tourist visas to attend classes, resulting in the interruption of classes and the impact of children's learning progress.

2. Teaching ability: the leap from "being able to exercise" to "being able to teach exercise"

• classroom design ability : quality Foreign Church adjusts the difficulty of the course according to the age of the child. For example:
• young children (3-6 years old): give priority to "game-based sports", such as "animal imitation competition" (learning frog jumping and crab walking) to exercise coordination;
• school-age children (7-12 years old): introduce "project-based learning", for example, let children design "campus obstacle competition" in groups to cultivate leadership and creativity.
  a foreign teacher from an international kindergarten once shared: "I will set a' challenge link' in each class-for example, let children close their eyes and listen to instructions to complete actions, which can not only train their sense of balance, but also improve their concentration."

• interaction and feedback skills : foreign teachers need to have the ability to "understand children. For example:
• for introverted children: help them build self-confidence through "one-on-one demonstration + group encouragement";
• for active children: assign the role of "small team leader" to guide them to transform their energy into organizational ability.
  a parent's feedback: "my children used to hide in the corner in PE class. after teaching frisbee with others, they now take the initiative to teach their classmates passing skills and become much more cheerful."

• safety awareness : foreign teachers should be familiar with the prevention and treatment of children's sports injuries. For example, before teaching jumping movements, children will be taught "how to land" (bend their knees and touch the ground with their forefoot). In hot weather, the intensity of the course will be adjusted and the rest time for replenishing water will be increased. A primary school had a sprain caused by a foreign teacher who did not warm up. The following school required all foreign teachers to pass "children's sports safety training" before taking up their posts.

3. cultural adaptation: upgrading from "language teacher" to "growth partner"
foreign physical education teachers are not only sports instructors, but also windows for children to understand the world. Foreign teachers with a high degree of cultural adaptation can help children establish the cognition of "sports without borders.

• understanding and respect for Chinese education : high-quality foreign churches actively integrate into the local environment. For example, during the Dragon Boat Festival, children are taught the team cooperation skills of "dragon boat racing", and the story of "Qu Yuan" is explained in English; during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a "yoga class under the moonlight" is organized, and movements are designed in combination with the oriental concept of health preservation.
• value matching : the education mode of foreign teachers should be consistent with family expectations. For example, if parents want to cultivate their children's "anti-frustration ability", they can choose to encourage foreign teachers who "try again after failure". If parents attach more importance to "team spirit", they need to select foreign teachers who emphasize "collective honor is higher than individual performance. Br/> there was a conflict in an organization: an American foreign teacher advocated "free play" and allowed children to change the rules at will in the competition. However, parents believed that "no rules can make a square" and finally asked for a change of foreign teachers.
• Long-term stability : Frequent changes of foreign schools will interrupt the child's learning rhythm. Parents can assess stability by asking foreign teachers about their life plans in China (e. g. whether they plan to settle down for a long time and whether they are accompanied by their families) and their past work experience (e. g. how long they have been teaching in the same school). Data show that for foreign teachers who have been teaching for more than 2 years, the rate of students continuing classes is 35% higher than that of new foreign teachers, because the tacit understanding between teachers and students is higher and the teaching is more targeted.

3. the classroom practice of foreign physical education teachers: a double feast of "sports + culture"

the classroom of high-quality foreign physical education teachers, often full of surprises and inspiration. The following is a typical case:

case: an international school's "world sports day"
the school's foreign teacher team planned an experience activity integrating 10 national sports:

• morning: Japanese kendo (foreign teachers wear traditional Taoist uniforms and teach children the samurai spirit of "ceremony begins and ends");
• noon: Indian yoga (combined with Sanskrit password, let children feel physical and mental balance);
• afternoon: Brazilian war dance (Capoeira, dance, martial arts and music are combined, the foreign teacher demonstrated the action while beating the African drum).
  After the activity, the children write a "sports diary" in English to record their favorite items and reasons. One student wrote: "War dance made me understand that movement can be as beautiful as dancing, not just a race to run fast."

this kind of classroom design not only trains children's physical fitness, but also makes them understand that sports are the carrier of culture, and the sports styles of different countries reflect their own values and attitudes towards life.

4. foreign physical education teachers: trends and challenges of future education

With the implementation of the "double reduction" policy, the proportion of physical education in education continues to increase, the demand for foreign physical education teachers will also grow further. However, the industry still faces two major challenges:

• uneven qualifications : in order to reduce costs, some institutions employ "part-time" foreign teachers without professional background to attend classes, resulting in worrying teaching quality. Parents need to be vigilant and require institutions to provide complete qualification certificates for foreign teachers.
• cultural conflict : the educational philosophy of foreign teachers may be different from that of local parents (such as the emphasis on "competition" and "cooperation"). Schools and parents need to strengthen communication to help foreign teachers understand China's educational needs and guide children to absorb the essence of multiculturalism.

The value of a foreign PE teacher goes far beyond "teaching children sports". They use an international vision and cross-cultural thinking to inject new vitality into the physical education class-let children feel freedom in running, learn to take responsibility in cooperation, cultivate resilience in failure, and finally grow into a "strong body and open mind" "Future citizens. For parents and schools, choosing a high-quality foreign physical education teacher is to open a window to the wider world for their children.