Grade R teachers' experiences of implementing physical education

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 248-264
Author(s):  
Zelda de Beer ◽  
Elna Barnard
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Teachers Experiences

An Exploratory Study of Teachers’ Experiences in Physical Education With Children Thought to Have Developmental Coordination Disorder

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Chantelle Zimmer ◽  
Janice Causgrove Dunn
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Elementary Years ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Movement Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Teachers can create supportive conditions in physical education to mitigate experiences of stress for children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD); however, most are unfamiliar with DCD and lack adequate training to instruct children with impairments. The purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ perceptions of and interactions in physical education with children thought to demonstrate functional difficulties associated with DCD. A semistructured interview was conducted with 12 teachers across all elementary years with diverse backgrounds and thematically analyzed. Four themes were produced. Teachers (a) had differing views on the etiology of children’s movement difficulties, though (b) all recognized a range of difficulties children demonstrated. They (c) believed it was their role to facilitate positive experiences for these children in physical education but (d) experienced challenges in doing so. Training that increases teachers’ knowledge of and abilities to address the needs of children thought to have DCD is warranted.

Physical education teachers' experiences and beliefs of production and reproduction teaching approaches

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 184-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Syrmpas ◽  
Nikolaos Digelidis ◽  
Anthony Watt ◽  
Mark Vicars
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Teaching Approaches ◽  
Teachers Experiences

scholarly journals Physical Education Teachers’ Experiences With Remote Instruction During the Initial Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kevin Mercier ◽  
Erin Centeio ◽  
Alex Garn ◽  
Heather Erwin ◽  
Risto Marttinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
School Level ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Rural Teachers ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Access To Technology ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Survey Responses

This study investigated physical education (PE) teachers’ experiences with remote instruction in the United States during the initial outbreak of COVID-19. PE teachers (n = 4,362) from all 50 states completed a survey identifying their experiences with remote instruction in May, 2020. Survey responses were analyzed by geographic region, district type, and school level. Teachers reported having students submit assignments (51% yes), using video instruction (37% yes), being less effective when instructing remotely (20% yes), and emphasizing student outcomes focused on health-related fitness (32% yes), and physical activity value/enjoyment (43% yes). Access to technology (40% yes) and required student assignments (43% yes) were lowest among teachers from the South. Rural teachers reported the least access to technology (37% yes) and rated themselves as least effective (24% yes). Secondary level teachers reported the highest percentage of required assignments (84% yes). Teachers’ responses identify unique challenges to delivering equitable and effective remote PE instruction.

Physical Education Teachers’ Embracement of Alternative Environment Activities

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 508-517
Author(s):  
Nathan Hall ◽  
Brent Bradford ◽  
José da Costa ◽  
Daniel B. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Outdoor Environments ◽  
Teachers Professional Development

Background and Purpose: Despite widespread evidence suggesting the numerous benefits from being active in outdoor environments, children in many Western nations have recently been spending less time outdoors. This cross-sectional exploratory study provides a descriptive examination of physical education teachers’ embracement of alternative environment activities (AEAs) in physical education programs. Method: Data were collected from 225 current physical education teachers in Alberta and Manitoba, Canada, through an online survey. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, Levene’s tests, and independent t tests. Results: Significant differences were found in relation to teachers’ experiences, or lack thereof, with professional development in relation to the extent to which teachers embraced AEAs. Furthermore, cost was discovered to be the greatest perceived barrier to teaching AEAs. Discussion and Conclusions: This study reveals an established need for teachers’ professional development in teaching AEAs and for discovering ways to decrease cost barriers for teaching AEAs.

Playing to our strengths: Generalist teachers’ experiences of class swapping for primary physical education

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 571-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liam Clohessy ◽  
Richard Bowles ◽  
Déirdre Ní Chróinín
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Lead Teachers ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Generalist Teachers

Class swapping is the process whereby a generalist primary school teacher with a particular subject expertise and interest swaps classes with a teacher colleague and they teach each other’s class a specific area of the curriculum. Instances of class swapping for physical education (PE) have been noted in many countries, but there is currently no explicit research into this practice. Consequently, this research investigated the experiences of two generalist teachers with additional PE expertise teaching PE to classes other than their own in two Irish primary schools over two separate intervention periods totalling 18 weeks. The participants’ experiences of class swapping for PE were analysed using qualitative data generated by individual interviews, pupil focus groups, researcher observations and teacher reflections. Hargreaves and Fullan’s theory of professional capital was used as a theoretical framework. The lead teachers’ expertise and enthusiasm for PE provided the pupils involved with rich PE experiences. The opportunity to teach additional PE also increased the lead teachers’ ability and motivation to provide further PE leadership within their schools. Furthermore, class swapping contributed to increased teacher interactions focused on teaching and learning. These findings make a worthwhile contribution to our understanding of class swapping and its potential to enrich pupil experiences in primary PE settings where generalist teachers operate.

Preservice Physical Education Teachers’ Experiences Implementing the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Meléndez Nieves ◽  
Luis Estrada Oliver ◽  
Alexis Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Elementary Level ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Student Misbehavior ◽  
Personal And Social Responsibility ◽  
Responsibility Model

The purpose of this study was to examine physical education (PE) preservice teachers’ (PSTs) experiences applying the teaching personal and social responsibility model (TPSR) at the elementary level. Fuller’s (1969) theory of concern development served as a framework for this study. A purposive sample of nine PSTs (3 females, 6 males), majoring in PE teacher education, participated in the study. A focus group, observations, and diary reflections were used as data collection methods. Triangulation of the data and a member check process ensured the trustworthiness of the study. Results showed that PSTs were more prepared to teach the TPSR levels of helping others, effort, and autonomy at the elementary level. However, the level of respect was the most challenging level for PSTs to implement. Student misbehavior, planning, communication skills, and environmental factors emerged as practical instructional challenges in applying the TPSR. Finally, participants reported that the TPSR was vital and changed their beliefs regarding PE and contributes to developing values and life skills. Further research should address the concerns and gaps in the levels of respect and effort.

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