Distorted Pictures: Images of Disability in Physical Education Textbooks

2004 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brent Hardin ◽  
Marie Hardin
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Body Politics ◽  
Cultural Hegemony ◽  
Recording Instrument ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the images of disability in general physical education textbooks. Photographs in 59 general physical education textbooks were examined via content analysis. A recording instrument was generated to categorize and analyze the textbook images. The findings indicate that general physical education textbooks do not usually include photographs of persons with disabilities, instead presenting the general physical education setting as noninclusive. Furthermore, the photographs that were included presented persons with disabilities in a stereotypical manner that generally did not encourage readers without disabilities to see their peers more realistically or persons with disabilities to see themselves more positively. The authors speculate on the role of cultural hegemony and body politics in sport as reasons for the exclusion of people with disabilities.

The Ambiguous Role of the Paraeducator in the General Physical Education Environment

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca R. Bryan ◽  
Jeffrey A. McCubbin ◽  
Hans van der Mars
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

The use of paraeducators has increased as a main mechanism to include more students with disabilities in the public schools in the U.S. Although the utilization of paraeducators is intended to be a supportive service delivery option, many concerns and challenges have resulted. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of the paraeducator in the general physical education environment from the perspectives of special education, physical education, and adapted physical education teachers and paraeducators. Data were collected from a phenomenological approach using questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Results indicate concerns about the clarity of the role of the paraeducator in physical education. Emerging themes include elastic definitions of student protection and teacher backup, contradictory expectations and mixed acceptance, and paraeducators’ role ambiguity. Findings regarding the role of the paraeducator are essential in determining both best practice and legal policy for the appropriate utilization of paraeducators in physical education.

Predictors of Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Teaching Students With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in General Physical Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Chunxiao Li ◽  
Justin A. Haegele ◽  
Ho Lun Au ◽  
Kevin Wai Keung Kam
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Interpersonal Mindfulness ◽  
Attitudes Toward Teaching ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

Purpose: This research was undertaken to examine predictors of physical education (PE) teachers’ attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in general PE. Method: In-service PE teachers (n = 151) in Hong Kong completed a multi-section survey measuring demographic variables, attitudes, self-esteem, and intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness. Survey data were mainly analyzed through multiple regression analyses. Results: The results showed that special education-related coursework and self-esteem were positive predictors of attitudes. However, they were no longer a significant predictor after mindfulness was entered into the regression model while both types of mindfulness positively predicted attitudes. Discussion/Conclusion: Self-esteem as well as intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness play an important role in predicting PE teachers’ attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Related training components may be included in the professional development programs for improving PE teachers’ attitudes.

Organization of inclusive physical education classes for persons with disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (06) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
Zülfiyyə Asim qızı Yolçiyeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Social Model ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Social

As we know, there are many fields of pedagogical science. One of the most important areas is special pedagogy. Special pedagogy studies the issues of education and upbringing of children with physical and mental disabilities. People with disabilities are those who are relatively disabled in terms of any part of the body or the brain. In our country, special attention is paid to the education of people with disabilities. Inclusive education creates conditions for the protection of social equality, education and other special needs of children with disabilities. According to the teaching methodology, inclusive education prevents discrimination against children, allows people with various diseases to get a perfect education and succeed. Its main task is to create an environment for vocational training of people with disabilities. In modern times, people with disabilities should not be seen as sick, but as people with disabilities. This shapes the social approach to disability. The social model allows these children to exercise their rights to develop their skills. The purpose of inclusive physical education is to teach students to move together, which promotes the improvement and development of human psychophysical abilities. Different exercises should be chosen for each lesson and combined in such a way as to have a comprehensive effect on the body and ensure that each student can perform. It is necessary to ensure the general requirements and their specificity when arranging lessons. Sports have a great impact on the development of the personality of children with disabilities as normal children. Sport is one of the most important conditions for everyone and is acceptable for any age group. All these procedures are more effective when performed in unison. Let's protect our child's life together for a healthy life and step into a healthy future Key words: Inclusion, inclusive education, inclusive physical education, a person with disabilities, special education

scholarly journals KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN JASMANI: STUDI ANALISIS KITAB TARBIYATUL AULAD FIL ISLAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Sigit Suprayitno ◽  
Endin Mujahidin
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Horse Riding ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Is Design ◽  
Good Food

<p class="15bIsiAbstractBInggris">Many boarding schools that do not have a specific physical education curriculum, which is design as a reference for educators in implementing the process of learning. In this article, the author will explore the curriculum of physical education based on the analysis of the book Tarbiyatul Aulad Fill Islam. The method used in this research is library research with the approach of content analysis. The results of this research include the physical education curriculum starting from the role of parents in providing healthy and good food, decent clothing, comfortable housing, following healthy diet rules of health, protecting themselves from infectious diseases, treating diseases, not endangering oneself and others, familiarizing exercising. The sport recommends as is; Archery, swimming, horse riding, and throwing spears, familiarizing the life of Zuhud, embedding the character of officers.ols that do not have a specific physical.</p><p class="16aJudulAbstrak"><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p class="16bIsiAbstrak">Banyak pondok pesantren yang belum memiliki kurikulum pendidikan jasmani secara khusus, yang dirancang sebagai acuan bagi para pendidik dalam pelaksanaan proses pembelajarannya. Dalam artikel ini penulis akan menggali kurikulum pendidikan jasmani berdasarkan analisis dari kitab <em>Tarbiyatul Aulad Fill Islam</em>. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini <em>libray</em> <em>research</em> dengan pendekatan <em>conten analysis</em>. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu kurikulum pendidikan jasmani dimulai dari peran orang tua dalam memberikan makanan yang sehat dan baik, pakaian layak, tempat tinggal nyaman, mengikuti aturan-aturan kesehatan pola makan sehat, memproteksi diri dari penyakit menular, mengobati penyakit, tidak membahayakan diri sendiri dan orang lain, membiasakan berolahraga. Adapun olahraga yang sangat dianjurkan seperti; memanah, berenang, berkuda, dan melempar tombak, membiasakan hidup zuhud, menanamkan karakter perwira.</p>

The rights of people with disabilities

2020 ◽  
pp. 237-248
Author(s):  
Charles O’Mahony ◽  
Shivaun Quinlivan
Keyword(s):  
Social Policy ◽  
Policy Reform ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Policy Reforms ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Eu Policy ◽  
Law And Policy ◽  
The Eu

This chapter assesses the role of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD) in driving law and policy reform globally relating to the rights of people with disabilities. By ratifying the CRPD states promise to adopt proactive equality norms and provide positive supports for persons with disabilities. They are also required to involve people with disabilities in the enforcement and implementation of the CRPD. It is thus a valuable tool for those advocating for the realisation of the rights of persons with disabilities that they be treated on an equal basis with others and fully included in society. The potential of the CRPD as a tool for social policy reforms is illustrated with reference to its use to impact EU policy to accelerate the de-institutionalisation and de-segregation of persons with disabilities across the EU.

Physical Educators’ Beliefs and Self-Reported Behaviors Toward Including Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Beamer ◽  
Joonkoo Yun
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Participant Response ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

With an increase in the presence of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the general physical education (GPE) classroom, understanding the current state of GPE teachers’ beliefs and behaviors for including these students is warranted. The current study aimed to examine the beliefs and self-reported behaviors of GPE teachers’ inclusion of students with ASD. In addition, the study examined potential factors affecting their inclusion behaviors. Using a national stratified random sample, participants were 142 current GPE teachers who submitted surveys anonymously online. Results from a regression analysis indicate that teachers’ experience, graduate coursework in adapted physical education (APE), and perceptions of strength in undergraduate training in APE significantly predicted their self-reported behavior for including students with ASD. Although the participant response rate is considerably low, this study provides some support toward the importance of teacher education programs for inclusion training.

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