Encounters in a marginalised subject: The experiential challenges faced by Tasmanian Health and Physical Education teachers

2020 ◽  
pp. 000494412093496
Author(s):  
Vaughan Cruickshank ◽  
Brendon Hyndman ◽  
Kira Patterson ◽  
Paul Kebble
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Students With Special Needs ◽  
Health And Physical Education ◽  
Years Of Teaching Experience ◽  
Primary Mission

Subjects such as Health and Physical Education (HPE) can be marginalised in schools because they are construed as less academically rigorous and less important to the primary mission of education. Teachers of all subjects face challenges, yet, teaching a marginalised subject can result in additional challenges for HPE teachers. Previous research has noted these challenges; however, less is known about how these challenges vary according to student age and teacher experience. This study used quantitative survey methods to ascertain which challenges are the most difficult for Australian HPE teachers, and whether this difficulty varies according to their teaching experience and the ages of their students. Findings indicated that the year level of students taught by HPE teachers was significantly associated with student engagement and isolation within their schools. Years of teaching experience was significantly associated with challenges in teaching students with special needs, with more experienced teachers rating this area as less of a challenge than less experienced teachers.

Creation, implementation, and evaluation of a values-based training program for sport coaches and physical education teachers in Singapore

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 795-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koon Teck Koh ◽  
Martin Camiré ◽  
Gordon A Bloom ◽  
CKJ Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Individual Interview ◽  
Years Of Teaching Experience ◽  
Teaching Values ◽  
Sport Coaches

The purpose of the study was to create, implement, and evaluate a values-based training program for sport coaches and physical education teachers in Singapore. Four sport coaches with two to eight years of coaching experience ( M = 5.0, SD = 1.4) and four physical education teachers with two to nine years of teaching experience ( M = 5.25, SD = 3.3) took part in three 2-h training workshops focusing on the teaching of values to athletes and students. Following the workshops, the participants took part in an individual interview to document their perspectives of the values-based training program. Results of the thematic analysis revealed many benefits of the values-based training program, including an increased awareness of the importance of systematically teaching values through physical education and sport. Further, the participants felt better equipped to work with parents and other teachers in helping athletes and students transfer values.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AS REFLECTIVE PRACTITIONERS AND ACTION RESEARCHERS IN THEIR WORK

2018 ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Jelena Maksimović ◽  
Osmanović Jelena
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Years Of Teaching Experience ◽  
Reflexive Practice ◽  
Reflective Practitioners ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Unbroken Line

Physical education classes are peculiar in their character in comparison to classes of other school subjects since they are not taught in a classroom. However, it certainly does not mean that physical education teachers should not reflect on their practical work or analyse it. This process of reflective thinking represents a particular challenge and responsibility for physical education teachers. Therefore, the goal of this research is to determine the way in which they approach this issue, i.e. whether physical education teachers are reflective practitioners and action researchers. The paper used a descriptive method and scaling technique, as well as a Likert type scale (FVAI) scales, designed for the purpose of this research, which examined the teachers' attitudes about physical education in the context of reflexive practice and action research. The survey was conducted on a sample of 405 respondents in relation to independent variables of the type of school (primary and secondary) and years of service (0-10; 11-20; over 20 years of work experience). This research has shown that teachers are partially informed about action research and its application, whereas they highly value all the aspects of reflective teaching. This research contributes to the affirmation of action research since reflection and action are linked in physical education teaching by means of a continuous, unbroken line which further encourages teachers to reflect on their own practice. Teachers who are reflective practitioners are simultaneously action researchers. This research has proven the existence of a statistically significant connection between the reflectivity components of physical education teachers and the stage of education (school) in which they teach and years of teaching experience, p<0.05.

Classroom Management Problems, Strategies and Influences in Physical Education

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann McCormack
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Good Teaching ◽  
Teaching Situation ◽  
Years Of Teaching Experience ◽  
Management Problems ◽  
Behavioural Aspects

Both nationally and internationally the quality of education is a major concern and governments continue to address this need through reforms and policies aimed at im proving the quality of teaching and teacher education. Classroom studies of effective teaching have focused on the behavioural aspects of teaching and highlighted classroom management as one of the most important features of good teaching. This article investigates classroom management problems, strategies and influences as identified by a group of 75 pre service physical education teachers - after the completion of a four week practicum experience - and a group of 65 in-service physical education teachers with varying years of teaching experience. Variables such as gender and mastery of the teaching situation gained through years of teaching experience will be analysed to detect any significant differences or trends. Results of the study gained through quantitative analysis will be outlined and interpreted. Recommendations will be made for the provision of more relevant pedagogical programmes and strategies to assist future preservice physical education teachers develop competence in classroom manage ment.

scholarly journals Percepción de competencia del profesorado de educación física con experiencia sobre la tarea como recurso didáctico (Perceived competence of experienced physical education teachers about the task as a didactic resource)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 16-18
Author(s):  
Mario Díaz del Cueto ◽  
Raquel Aguado Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Years Of Teaching Experience ◽  
Autonomous Regions ◽  
Knowledge Of Content

El estudio que se presenta en el presente artículo trata de conocer la percepción del profesorado sobre su propia competencia referida al conocimiento del contenido y a la tarea como herramienta didáctica. En el  estudio participaron un total de 173 docentes en Educación Física que realizan su función en las etapas de Primaria y Secundaria en 9 Comunidades Autónomas. Para la obtención de información cumplimentaron un cuestionario, realizándose, asimismo, un análisis audiovisual de 10 clases previamente grabadas. Los resultados muestran que los docentes, independientemente de la etapa educativa en la que imparten su docencia, de los años de experiencia docente y del tipo de tarea, buscan que el alumnado participe (con un sentido más lúdico o deportivo según la etapa educativa) de forma organizada y manteniendo las normas establecidas, no observándose modificaciones o ajustes de los modelos previamente verbalizados y/o ejemplificados.Palabras clave: Autopercepción; competencias docentes; contenidos; tareas; Educación Física.Abstract: The study presented in this article attempts to comprehend the perception of teachers about their own competence in terms of knowledge of content and tasks as a teaching tool. The study included 173 physical education teachers while performing their role in Primary and Secondary stages in 9 autonomous regions. Information was obtained from a questionnaire, and analysis was carried out on 10 previously recorded classes. The results show that teachers, independently of the educational stage which is taught, years of teaching experience and type of task that students seeking to participate (with a more playful or sport as an educational stage) of maintaining an organized and established standards, observed no changes or adjustments to the models previously verbalized and / or exemplified.Key words: Self-perception; teaching skills; content; tasks; Physical Education.

Adapted Physical Education Teachers’ Job Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 661-680
Author(s):  
Minhyun Kim ◽  
José A. Santiago ◽  
Chan Woong Park ◽  
Emily A. Roper
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Occupational Socialization ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Socialization Theory

Grounded in occupational socialization theory, the authors examined adapted physical education (APE) teachers’ job satisfaction. Twelve (nine female and three male) APE teachers who had 3–43 years of teaching experience participated in the study. A semistructured interview was employed. The interviews focused on the participants’ roles and responsibilities. The following questions guided this study: (a) What social agents positively impact APE teachers’ job satisfaction? (b) what APE teachers’ roles and responsibilities are related to job satisfaction? and (c) what type of working conditions are linked to APE teachers’ job satisfaction? Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. The following four themes emerged from the analysis: (a) support from administrators, physical education teachers, and colleagues; (b) relevant and meaningful professional development; (c) itinerant working conditions; and (d) seeing students’ progress and achievement. The results of this study provide several implications to enhance APE teachers’ job satisfaction.

Preservice Physical Education Teachers’ Perceived Physical Literacy and Teaching Efficacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-156
Author(s):  
Siu-Ming Choi ◽  
Raymond Kim-Wai Sum ◽  
Tristan Wallhead ◽  
Amy Sau-Ching Ha ◽  
Cindy Hui-Ping Sit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Teaching Efficacy ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Literacy ◽  
Students With Special Needs ◽  
Education Teacher

Physical education teacher education is a time when preservice teachers can reinforce their physical literacy (PL). Professional coursework within the teacher preparation program should also develop their teaching efficacy. In this regard, the purpose of this study was to examine the predictive relationship between preservice physical education teachers’ perceived PL and teaching efficacy. The findings revealed that the PL dimension of self-expression and communication with others was the most significant predictor of teaching efficacy in developing content knowledge, applying scientific knowledge to teaching, teaching students with special needs, and using technology. Furthermore, preservice teachers’ knowledge and understanding of PL predicted their teaching efficacy in accommodating skill level differences within instruction. These predictive relationships suggest that preservice teachers’ PL influences their efficacy to enact effective teaching behaviors and should remain an ongoing priority of physical education teacher preparation programming suggested by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

scholarly journals Implementing Curriculum Within a Context of Fear and Disengagement

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine D. Ennis ◽  
Donetta J. Cothran ◽  
Keren S. Davidson ◽  
Susan J. Loftus ◽  
Lynn Owens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Education Data ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
High School Physical Education ◽  
Innovative Curriculum ◽  
To Receive

The purpose of this study was to examine situational and personal contextual factors that teachers and students reported as enhancing or minimizing student engagement in urban high school physical education classes. In this ethnographic study, 21 physical education teachers and their students in six high schools were observed, and all teachers at six schools and 51 students at five schools were interviewed to examine their perspectives on physical education. Data were analyzed using constant comparison. Findings suggested that students found some tasks to be embarrassing, boring, and irrelevant. Some students preferred to receive a failing grade rather than participate. All participants reported a sense of fear and alienation in the school or class environments. Students, however, described several teachers who created contexts of engagement in these schools. These teachers connected personally with students and worked to provide an innovative curriculum that students felt was relevant and worthwhile.

Comparison of Visual Information Processing between Preservice Students and Experienced Physical Education Teachers

1996 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Behets
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Visual Information ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Inservice Teachers ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
First Year ◽  
Critical Events ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Eye Fixations

In this study, experienced physical education teachers’ observation skills in teaching situations are compared to that of first- and last-year student teachers. The 56 participants were shown 12 slides from a gymnastics lesson, and after viewing it for 4 s, they were asked to report what they had seen. The number of items and critical events reported were analyzed. No significant differences were found between the three groups on the number of events reported or for the number and duration of the eye fixations. Significant differences were found for the number of critical events reported and fixated. Last-year students and experienced teachers correctly reported more critical events on the slide scenes than first year students, but there were no significant differences in observational capacities between last year students and experienced teachers. This study demonstrated the need for observational training, not only during preservice, but also for inservice teachers.

Differences between Experienced and Inexperienced Physical Education Teachers’ Augmented Feedback and Interactive Teaching Decisions

1996 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven K.S. Tan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Observation System ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Perceptual Maps ◽  
Stimulated Recall ◽  
Feedback Structure ◽  
Mapping Techniques

This study represents a descriptive analysis of feedback patterns and perceptual maps of experienced and inexperienced teachers. Five experienced elementary physical education teachers and 5 inexperienced teachers participated in the study. Data were collected by videotaping and audiotaping three lessons taught by each teacher. Transcripts of audiotapes were made for all verbal feedback administered by the teachers, and each unit of feedback was coded from the written transcripts using a multidimensional observation system. Following the second and third lessons, patterns in cue perception employed by teachers during feedback interaction were accessed using a stimulated recall interview and concept mapping techniques. Results indicated that inexperienced teachers did not differ from experienced teachers in their feedback structure. However, experienced teachers differed from inexperienced teachers on their perceptual patterns. Specifically, perceptual maps of experienced teachers were more complex and were organized hierarchically, whereas inexperienced teachers’ patterns tended to be sparse and hierarchically shallow.

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