Creation and Validation of the Self-Efficacy Instrument for Physical Education Teacher Education Majors Toward Inclusion

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin E. Block ◽  
Yeshayahu Hutzler ◽  
Sharon Barak ◽  
Aija Klavina
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Teacher Education Majors

The purpose was to validate a self-efficacy (SE) instrument toward including students with disability in physical education (PE). Three scales referring to intellectual disabilities (ID), physical disabilities (PD), or visual impairments (VI) were administered to 486 physical education teacher education (PETE) majors. The sample was randomly split, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA, respectively) were conducted. After deleting items that did not meet inclusion criteria, EFA item loadings ranged from 0.53 to 0.91, and Cronbach’s alpha reliability was high (for ID = .86, PD = .90, and VI = .92). CFA showed that the ID scale demonstrated good goodness-of-fit, whereas in the PD and in the VI scales demonstrated moderate fit. Thus, the content and construct validity of the instrument was supported.

scholarly journals FORMAÇÃO CONTÍNUA DE PROFESSORES DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA FACE À PERSPECTIVA INCLUSIVA

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Pedro de Morais ◽  
Maria João Carvalheiro Campos ◽  
Graciele Massoli Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Education Majors ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
Teacher Education Majors

A formação profissional contínua na Educação Física Escolar tem um papel essencial face à perspectiva inclusiva no sentido de subsidiar o professor para o desenvolvimento de atitudes positivas. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar a eficácia de um programa formativo nos níveis de Percepção da Competência e da Qualidade da Experiência de 29 licenciados em Educação Física, em processo de formação contínua, estudantes do 1º ano do curso de Mestrado em Ensino da Educação Física nos Ciclos Básico e Secundário da Faculdade de Ciências do Desporto e Educação Física da Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal. Aplicou-se a Escala de Autoeficácia na Educação Física Inclusiva, sendo a versão portuguesa do questionário Self-Efficacy Scale for Physical Education Teacher Education Majors towards Children with Disabilities em dois momentos distintos, antes e após a realização de uma ação formativa. Os resultados apontam que os participantes demonstram níveis elevados tanto para a Percepção da Competência quanto da Qualidade da Experiência após a realização da ação formativa. Conclui-se que as ações de formação contínua na perspectiva inclusiva são, portanto um importante caminho a ser trilhado a fim de capacitar o professor para o atendimento à diversa demanda escolar em contexto inclusivo.   Recebido em: 19/12/2019Reformulado em: 20/12/2019Aceito em: 20/12/2019

Examining the Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy in Physical Education Teacher Education Alumni

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sara B. Flory ◽  
Rebecca C. Wylie ◽  
Craigory V. Nieman
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Culturally Responsive Teaching ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Responsive Teaching ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education

Purpose: To examine the culturally responsive teaching self-efficacy of graduates of a physical education teacher education undergraduate program specifically focused on social justice issues. Methods: A total of 43 graduates (from 2013 to 2019) of a physical education teacher education program completed the Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy Scale and demographic questions via Qualtrics (50.6% response rate). Descriptive statistics and data analysis were completed using SPSS. Results: The total Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy Scale scores from these participants ranged from 1,567 to 4,000 (M = 3,469.63; SD = 555.34). Participants scored highest on items related to their confidence in developing personal relationships and trust with students. They scored lowest on items related to more specific culturally sensitive and responsive teaching practices. Discussion: Specific coursework and training need to be implemented to address more culturally responsive teaching practices, such as how to communicate effectively with students whose primary language is not English.

The Impact of Participation in an Outdoor Education Program on Physical Education Teacher Education Student Self-Efficacy to Teach Outdoor Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-27
Author(s):  
Kate Hovey ◽  
Diana Niland ◽  
John T. Foley
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Outdoor Education ◽  
Education Student ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
Teacher Education Student ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: Self-efficacy, having been identified as a factor influencing teacher effectiveness, combined with the increased prevalence of outdoor education (OE) content being taught within physical education contexts, warrants the need for physical education teacher education (PETE) programs to address OE outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if participation in an OE program increased self-efficacy to teach OE among PETE students. Methods: PETE students (N = 95) were taught OE content in multiple residential environments and were evaluated using the “Survey of Self-efficacy for Teaching Outdoor Education.” Results: Results indicated a significant increase in self-efficacy scores from pretest to posttest in all content areas (OE skills, group dynamic skills, and models and theories). Overall, the OE program had a large effect in changing self-efficacy scores. Conclusion: Participation in the program positively affected PETE students’ self-efficacy for teaching OE, which may improve their ability to ultimately teach this content in physical education settings.

scholarly journals The Effect of an Adapted Physical Activity Intervention Program on Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers’ Self-Efficacy towards Inclusion in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3459
Author(s):  
Majed M. Alhumaid ◽  
Selina Khoo ◽  
Tânia Bastos
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
The Self ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education

Self-efficacy of pre-service physical education (PE) teachers is an effective predictor of successful inclusion of students with disabilities. However, physical disability is one of the most challenging disabilities to include in PE settings. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a 6-week intervention program on the self-efficacy of Saudi pre-service PE teachers towards including students with physical disabilities in general PE classes. Two groups of pre-service PE teachers (35 each in the experimental and control groups; mean age: 22.69 ± 1.17 years) enrolled in two universities in Saudi Arabia were recruited into this study. Self-efficacy was measured before and after the intervention program using the Arabic version of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Physical Education Teacher Education Majors toward Children with Disabilities (SE-PETE-D). One-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) revealed that a significant improvement in self-efficacy was demonstrated for the experimental group after participation in the intervention program compared to the control group (p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.53, large). The results support the systematic implementation of this type of intervention program as an integral part of physical education teacher education programs.

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