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EDES 401 (Sem B1) & EDES 501 (Sem B1)
July 12-16, 2004 8:30a.m – 4:30 p.m, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada In August 2004 the Olympic Games return to Greece for the first time
in one hundred years. The ideals associated with the Olympic Games of
the modern era: joy in physical endeavour, fair play and international
friendship, are just as relevant and important today as they were one
hundred years ago., and particularly since many of our children today
follow sedentary, inactive lifestyles, and face a physical activity
crisis, and new challenges for developing respect for others in a global,
multi-cultural society.
Join educators from around the world as they explore and share the
theory and practice of converting Olympic values such as fair play,
international understanding and participation in physical activity and
sport into interesting and useful educational programs for children
and youth. Theme 1:
The Olympic World Past and Present – A Values Comparison - Explore the similarities and differences between the educational traditions of ancient Greece - as represented in pan-Hellenic festivals like the Olympic Games - and the educational philosophy of the modern Olympic Games - as articulated by Pierre de Coubertin and others - and represented in the ritual, traditions, structures and issues of the modern Olympic movement. This comparison will serve to sharpen a discussion of current educational theory related to values-based teaching. Theme 2:
Olympic Education as Values Education - Explore the theory and practice of Olympic education with examples of Olympic education initiatives from around the world. Theme 3:
Enabling Participation and Excellence - Explore issues in the provision of equitable and safe facilities, leadership and resources for active, healthy living programs for all children. At the Olympic facilities in Calgary participants will compare and contrast how the facilities at various Olympic Games venues try to meet the needs of elite as well as grassroots participants. Theme 4:
Issues Related to Quality Physical Education in Schools and Sport For All - Identify theoretical issues and explore ‘best practices’ for offering physical activity and sport programs to ‘all’ children regardless of ability. Theme 5:
Cultural Difference and the Olympic Dilemma - Is there such a thing as “universal fundamental values?” (Olympic Charter) Explore the issues and challenges of cultural difference within the context of physical education and sport. Course Credit
Please note: Participation in this course is reserved for graduate students
and students in the 4th year of their undergraduate programs. As a three-credit
program, the Summer Institute has three components:
Dr. Deanna L. Binder
Director, Institute for Olympic Education 845 Education South, University of Alberta Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2G5 Tel: +780 492-3178 Fax: +780 492-0236 E-mail : dbinder@ualberta.ca ![]() http://www.icsspe.org/portal/bulletin-january2004.htm |