Jeff Johnston
Lecturer
Ethics; Physical Education; Coaching Sports
School of Education
Email: jmjohnst@uci.edu
phone: (949) 824-6442
office: 2092 Education
Lecturer
Ethics; Physical Education; Coaching Sports
School of Education
Email: jmjohnst@uci.edu
phone: (949) 824-6442
office: 2092 Education
Biography
Courses Taught
Ed 126 Ethics and Education
Examination of ethics in education and how ethicists frame moral problems. Presentation of major ethical themes that affect education. Analysis of specific models for dealing with ethical goals and developing morality for K-12 students. Offers models for solving ethical dilemmas within an educational context
Ed 181A Coaching Sports I: Principles and Practices of Coaching Sports*
This course will focus on foundational theories and instructional practices in coaching sports. These principles will apply to any person coaching from fourth grade to college level student-athletes.
Ed 181B Coaching Sports II: Field Practicum: Applying Principles and Practices of Coaching Sports*
Building on the knowledge gained in Education 181-A, this course will focus on practical experiences of coaching sports. Each UCI student will choose their preferred sport and perform coaching or assistant coaching duties, via a forty-hour volunteer placement in a public school.
* Note: Upon completion of Ed 181A and 181B, a UCI student is well prepared for the state certification exam for high school sports in California, a new requirement of California coaches, effective December 2008.
Ed 190 Principles and Practices of K–6 After School Sports and Fitness
Focuses on foundational theories and instructional practices in after-school sports and fitness for K–6 students. Includes a 20-hour field experience in an after-school setting.
Ed 320 Teaching Physical Education in Elementary School
Introduction to the issues and practices, including student diversity, academic literacy, and interdisciplinary context, involved in integrating the California physical education curriculum framework and academic content standards with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for the elementary classroom.
Ed 332 Health Education for Teachers
Includes an introduction to the health status of the elementary and secondary child, school health services, special health concerns, CPR training, and health resources. Course meets State requirement for Professional Clear Teaching Credentials.
- M.S. from University of Illinois in Sports Administration
- M.A. from USC in Social and Religious Ethics
- Faculty Advisor for the Education Theme House
Courses Taught
Ed 126 Ethics and Education
Examination of ethics in education and how ethicists frame moral problems. Presentation of major ethical themes that affect education. Analysis of specific models for dealing with ethical goals and developing morality for K-12 students. Offers models for solving ethical dilemmas within an educational context
Ed 181A Coaching Sports I: Principles and Practices of Coaching Sports*
This course will focus on foundational theories and instructional practices in coaching sports. These principles will apply to any person coaching from fourth grade to college level student-athletes.
Ed 181B Coaching Sports II: Field Practicum: Applying Principles and Practices of Coaching Sports*
Building on the knowledge gained in Education 181-A, this course will focus on practical experiences of coaching sports. Each UCI student will choose their preferred sport and perform coaching or assistant coaching duties, via a forty-hour volunteer placement in a public school.
* Note: Upon completion of Ed 181A and 181B, a UCI student is well prepared for the state certification exam for high school sports in California, a new requirement of California coaches, effective December 2008.
Ed 190 Principles and Practices of K–6 After School Sports and Fitness
Focuses on foundational theories and instructional practices in after-school sports and fitness for K–6 students. Includes a 20-hour field experience in an after-school setting.
Ed 320 Teaching Physical Education in Elementary School
Introduction to the issues and practices, including student diversity, academic literacy, and interdisciplinary context, involved in integrating the California physical education curriculum framework and academic content standards with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for the elementary classroom.
Ed 332 Health Education for Teachers
Includes an introduction to the health status of the elementary and secondary child, school health services, special health concerns, CPR training, and health resources. Course meets State requirement for Professional Clear Teaching Credentials.
