A qualitative exploration of technology use among preservice physical education teachers in a secondary methods course

2021 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 103400
Author(s):  
Ashley Phelps ◽  
Jeffrey Colburn ◽  
Michael Hodges ◽  
Robert Knipe ◽  
Brooke Doherty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Secondary Methods ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Preparing Preservice Teachers via Teaching Methods Courses: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Fei Wu ◽  
Ashley Phelps ◽  
Michael Hodges ◽  
Yiqiong Zhang ◽  
Xiaofen D. Keating ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Elementary Classroom ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Methods Courses ◽  
Elementary Methods

Purpose: To review past research on teaching methods courses with preservice physical education teachers and preservice elementary classroom teachers. Method: This study was guided by the 2017 National Standards for Initial Physical Education Teacher Education. A thorough literature search was conducted using online databases, and a total of 28 articles were selected for review. Results: About two thirds of the reviewed studies were related to elementary methods courses, and 10.7% of the studies were quantitative. Perceptions and confidence in teaching physical education were the focus of studies for preservice elementary classroom teachers, while pedagogical knowledge development and restructuring was the primary emphasis for preservice physical education teachers via elementary methods course. Research on the secondary methods course yielded no salient themes. Conclusions: Research on the topic has been incongruent with the national standards. More experimental and quantitative studies are needed in the future.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Exploration of Effective Creative/Convergence Type of Class in Middle and High School Physical Education Classes

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (15) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Seung-Yong Kim
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
High School Physical Education ◽  
Convergence Type ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Meaning Analysis

The purpose of this research was to examine the courses and experiences of middle and high school physical education teachers based on their field experience, suggestions, and school educational environment and to explore in-depth to reflect learner-centered creative/ convergence type of education in physical education classes. To achieve the purpose of the research, four physical education teachers were selected as research participants, and after conducting in-depth interviews, inductive category analysis procedures among qualitative research methods were used to derive the meaning analysis and results of the data. For learner-centered creative/convergence type of classes, first, individual competencies of field teachers will have to be developed first. Second, there will have to be a solution to the problem of conflict of interest between teachers and teachers. Third, there should be case education, organizing, systematizing, and refined models for creative/convergence type of education. Fourth, there should be a realistic and direct approach and support, not an expression as an abstract language. The goals of the physical education subject matter include important parts that represent the direction that physical education should pursue and the learning reach that learners should achieve. Therefore, if education content is presented to solve problems more specifically and creatively, more suitable results will be produced for fostering creative/convergence type of talent.

scholarly journals Keeping The Physical Educator “Connected” An Examination Of Comfort Level, Usage And Professional Development Available For Technology Integration In The Curricular Area Of Physical Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-230
Author(s):  
Megan Adkins ◽  
Matthew R. Bice ◽  
Vicki Worrell ◽  
Nita Unruh
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Integrating Technology ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Physical Educator

Schools continue to integrate the use of technology, and gymnasiums are not an exception.  The purpose of the study was to determine the comfort level of Physical Education teachers integrating technology in the gymnasium, determine types of professional development provided for technology use, and potential barriers associated with technology usage. A survey of 179 practicing Physical Education teachers located in the Midwest completed an online questionnaire. Results indicated Physical Education teachers were comfortable integrating technology but reported inadequate professional develop on technology device implementation.  These findings suggest Physical Educators are willing to integrate technology but the professional development and resources available to accomplish this is lacking. Future research should examine PETE program offerings, and additional PD opportunities offered by SHAPE America within the area of technology and Physical Education.

scholarly journals A Mixed Methods Analysis of a Single-Course Strategy to Integrate Technology Into PETE

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
James D. Wyant ◽  
Emily M. Jones ◽  
Sean M. Bulger
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Pete Programs ◽  
Technology Course

In recent years increased attention has been placed on physical education teachers’ use of technology. To date little research has been disseminated regarding the strategies physical education teacher education (PETE) programs are employing to prepare preservice teacher’s to use technology. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence a technology course had on advancing change in preservice teachers. A mixed methods process involving qualitative and quantitative data collection was employed. Participants included 12 preservice teachers enrolled at a mid-Atlantic university. Data analysis revealed four dominant themes emerged from participant data: (1) Increased Technological and Technological Pedagogical Knowledge; (2) Persistent First- and Second-Order Barriers to Technology Use; (3) Necessity of Experiential and Hands-on Learning; and (4) Variation in Warrant for Technology Use. Findings illustrate strengths and limitations of a technology course in a preservice PETE program as well as its potential benefits and impediments to manifesting teacher change.

The Effect of the Computer Anxiety Levels of Physical Education Teachers on Distance Education Competence: Structural Equation Model Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Hacer Ozge Baydar Arican
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
The Individual

The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of the computer anxiety levels of physical education teachers on distance education competencies during the Covid-19 pandemic process with a structural equation model. The study group consisted of a total of 141 physical education teachers, 60 of whom were female (42.6%) and 81 male (57.4%), who worked in private or public schools in Ankara, and who were selected with the convenient sampling method. In the study, the Distance Education Competencies Scale of Physical Education Teachers”, “Computer Anxiety Scale” and the Individual Information Form were utilized as the measurement tool. The “Distance Education Competencies Scale of Physical Education Teachers” that consisted of two sub-dimensions of “Planning and Technology Use” and “Implementation and Evaluation” consisting of 18 items in a 5-point Likert structure. In addition, the “Computer Anxiety Scale” that consisted of 10 items, 5 positive and 5 negative, as well as the Individual Information Form, which was prepared by the researcher to collect data in the study. Frequency Analysis, Kolmogorov Smirnov Test, Independent Groups t-test and One-Way Analysis of Variance were used in the analysis of the data, regression and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the effects of computer anxiety on distance education competencies. Also, Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficients were obtained to determine the reliability levels of the scale and its sub-dimensions; and it was found that the reliability of the scale and its sub-dimensions was at a sufficient level. Analyzes were performed by using the SPSS 20.0 and Amos 16.00 Software at a 95% Confidence Interval level. When the study findings were evaluated, no significant differences were detected between computer anxiety levels and distance education competencies in different age groups, education levels and institution types. According to the gender variable, the computer anxiety levels of male teachers were found to be at significant levels higher than those of female teachers. When the comparisons according to the branches were examined, the computer anxiety levels differed at significant levels according to the branch types (p<0.05) and the sub-dimensions of the distance education competency scale did not differ at significant levels according to the branch types (p>0.05). When the other variables were examined, the sub-dimensions of the distance education competency scale differed at significant levels according to school levels and professional seniority years (p<0.05) and the computer anxiety scale scores did not differ at significant levels according to school levels and professional seniority years (p>0.05). According to the regression model that was created to determine the effects of computer anxiety levels on distance education qualifications, it was found that computer anxiety did not have any significant impacts on planning and technology use, implementation and evaluation sub-dimensions (p>0.05).

CONHECIMENTO DOS PROFESSORES DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA SOBRE PRIMEIROS SOCORROS NAS ESCOLAS DE SANTA CECILIA-SC

Professare ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Angélica Wrublak ◽  
Elaine Caroline Boscatto
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Arrest ◽  
School Context ◽  
Real Life ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Santa Cecilia

<p class="resumoabstract">Acidentes e fatalidades podem acontecer desde simples contusões até as mais urgentes hemorragias e parada cardiorrespiratória. Os primeiros socorros realizados de forma adequada podem minimizar os agravos e até mesmo salvar vidas. No âmbito escolar, situações de emergência fazem parte do cotidiano e é essencial que Professores de Educação Física tenham um conhecimento básico para atender as necessidades escolares. O presente estudo teve como objetivo verificar o conhecimento dos Professores de Educação Física (EF) da rede pública de Ensino da Cidade de Santa Cecilia-SC com relação aos Primeiros Socorros (PS). Caracterizou-se em natureza descritiva, transversal, com análise quanti-qualitativa dos dados. Participaram do estudo 11 Professores de EF. Para a coleta de dados, foi desenvolvido um questionário abordando aspectos conceituais, procedimentos e atitudes referentes ao cotidiano profissional. Do total, apenas um professor não teve a disciplina de PS na graduação. Os professores na sua minoria se sentem aptos a prestar os PS e inclusive assumir as situações, demonstrando conhecimento satisfatório na teoria, mas na prática sentem-se inseguros para agir diante de situações mais graves. Destaca-se que mais de 80% sabem como agir em atendimentos menos agravantes. Já nas situações de parada cardiorrespiratória (RCP) e hemorragias, os mesmos relataram que necessitam de um treinamento mais atualizado. Em crianças principalmente eles não sentem muito seguros em prover o auxílio. Foi possível concluir que os professores de EF apresentaram um nível de conhecimento satisfatório na teoria, mas sugerem atualizações periódicas em forma de cursos.</p><p class="resumoabstract"><strong>Palavras-chave</strong>: Primeiros Socorros. Docentes. Educação Física e Treinamento.</p><h3>ABSTRACT</h3><p class="resumoabstract">Accidents and fatalities can occur from simple bruises to the most urgent hemorrhages and cardiopulmonary arrest. First aid performed properly can minimize the aggravations and even save lives. In the school context, emergency situations are part of the daily life and it is essential that Physical Education Teachers have a basic knowledge to carry out the school needs. This study verified the Physical Education (PE) Teachers knowledge from Santa Cecilia-SC public teaching related to first aid. It featured in descriptive nature, transversal, with quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data. Eleven PE teachers participated of the study. For the data collection, it was developed a questionnaire addressing conceptual aspects, procedures and attitudes concerning professional daily life. From the total, only one teacher did not have the first aid subject at the college. Teachers in their minority feel able to provide the first aid and even take on the situations, showing satisfactory theory knowledge, however in real life they feel insecure to act on before serious situations. It points out that more than 80% know how to act before less aggravating calls. Nonetheless, during cardiopulmonary arrest (CPR) and hemorrhages, they reported the need of an updated training. Mainly in children, they do not feel safe to provide the aid. It was possible to conclude that Physical Education Teachers showed a satisfactory level of knowledge in theory, however it suggest courses periodic updates.</p><p class="resumoabstract"><strong>Keywords</strong>: First Aid. Faculty. Physical Education and Training.</p>

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