Physical Education Teachers' Attitudes Towards the Use of Technological Tools

2020 ◽  
pp. 171-187
Author(s):  
Bijen Filiz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Technology In Education ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
Classroom Study ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Type Of School

The aim of this study was to determine whether physical education teachers' (PETs) views and attitudes towards the use of technology in education differed by gender, educational stage, type of school, age, and number of students in classroom. Study sample consisted of 270 volunteer PETs. A parallel mixed design was used. General screening method was used in the quantitative study and content analysis was used in the qualitative study. Data were collected using the scale of attitudes towards the use of technology in education, and open-ended questions prepared by the researcher. It was determined that PETs who are women, work in high school, their classroom between 26-30 and 36-40 years old have more difficulty in using technology and classroom control in the course. Moreover, PETs working in private schools had more developed technical skills. The results indicate that PETs attitudes towards the use of technological materials should be improved.

scholarly journals Valoración del alumnado y profesorado del material convencional y auto-construido: estudio longitudinal de diseño cruzado en Educación Deportiva (Students and teachers assessment of conventional and self-made material: longitudinal crossover study in Phys

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 20-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Méndez-Giménez ◽  
Diego Martínez de Ojeda Pérez ◽  
Juan José Valverde-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Order Type ◽  
Study Data ◽  
The Self ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sport Education ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Educación Primaria

 En la actualidad, el modelo de Educación Deportiva destaca entre los enfoques de enseñanza centrados en el alumnado y con mayor impacto en los profesionales de la educación física. Los beneficios de su hibridación con el enfoque basado en la autoconstrucción de materiales no han sido aún explorados ni de manera longitudinal ni en Educación Primaria. El objetivo fue conocer y comparar la valoración de los docentes y su alumnado del uso de dos tipos de material (convencional y autoconstruido) durante dos temporadas consecutivas de Educación Deportiva. Participaron un total de 51 estudiantes de 3º y 4º de educación primaria y sus dos maestros de educación física. Se realizó un diseño cruzado simple cuasi-experimental de grupos aleatorios y muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia, en el que los dos niveles de la variable independiente (material convencional y autoconstruido) se aplicaron a los dos cursos participantes. Para la recogida de datos se utilizaron los diarios del docente así como entrevistas grupales a los estudiantes y entrevistas individuales a los docentes, antes y después de la implementación de cada unidad didáctica: ultimate e indiacas. Los datos fueron analizados por medio de comparaciones constantes. Los resultados indican un alto entusiasmo del alumnado durante ambas unidades, aunque muestran una inercia metodológica favorable al material autoconstruido según el orden del tipo de material utilizado. Además, se encontró que el material autoconstruido fomenta la actividad física extraescolar. Futuras investigaciones deberán analizar el nivel de actividad física en la educación física y en el período extraescolar dependiendo del material utilizado.Abstract. Currently, the Sport Education model stands out among the teaching approaches centered on the students and having a higher impact on the Physical Education teachers. The benefits of the hybridization based on self-made materials have not been studied either longitudinally or in Primary Education. The objective was to know and to compare the assessment of teachers and their students regarding the use of two types of materials (conventional and self-made) during two consecutive Sport Education seasons. A total of 51 students enrolled in grades 3 and 4 of Primary Education and their two Physical Education teachers took part in the experience. We used a quasi-experimental simple crossover design with randomized groups and non-probabilistic convenience sampling, in which the two levels of the independent variable (conventional and self-made materials) were applied in the two grade levels participating in the study. Data were collected by means of teacher diaries, group interviews with the students and individual interviews with the teachers, before and after implementation of each of the following didactic units: «ultimate» and «indiacas». Data collection was performed using constant comparisons. The results showed a high level of students’ enthusiasm during both didactic units, although the data analyzed indicated a methodological inertia to the self-made material, according to the order type of the used material. Besides, it was found that the self-made material encourages participation in extracurricular physical activities. Further studies are required to analyze physical activity levels in and outside the Physical Education setting as a function of the material used.

Physical Education Experiences at Residential Schools for Students who Are Blind: A Phenomenological Inquiry

2017 ◽  
Vol 111 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin A. Haegele ◽  
Takahiro Sato ◽  
Xihe Zhu ◽  
Timothy Avery
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
The United States ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Residential Schools ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Improve Instruction

Introduction Recently, researchers have explored the perspectives of those with disabilities to better understand their experiences in physical education. However, little has been done with focusing on those with visual impairments. Utilizing a qualitative interpretive phenomenological analysis framework, the purpose of this study was to examine the meaning that adults with visual impairments who attended residential schools for students who are blind ascribed to their physical education experiences. Methods A group of five adult males who attended physical education at residential schools in the United States were purposely selected for this study. Data were collected via semistructured telephone interviews and reflective interview notes. Data were analyzed using a five-step analytical process, and recurring themes were summarized and presented as results. Results and discussion Two broadly defined interrelated themes emerged from the participants’ narratives. One theme, “being the only blind guy, to being one of the crowd,” explained how differences in school settings contributed to the differences experienced by participants when attending residential and public or community schools. Cumulatively, participants described their residential school experiences as more inclusive and explained feelings of “being normal.” The second theme, “the bullies and the bullied,” explained the lived experiences of participants within the social dynamics of physical education environments and showed perceptions of those who were “able” and “less able.” Implications for practitioners Listening to the voices of individuals with disabilities can afford researchers and teachers with a better understanding of how they experience classes and help identify strategies to improve instruction. Two important implications for physical education teachers derived from this study were to ensure that adaptations are made to meet students’ needs, and that students are afforded choices within their physical education curriculum. Furthermore, in addition to experiences of bullying in inclusive settings, practitioners must be aware of these instances in residential schools as well.

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.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Motivation Levels of Physical Education Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 412-425
Author(s):  
Murat Kasımoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Adjustment Problems ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Type Of School

A number of psychosocial determinants have been associated with a significant proportion of teachers with adjustment problems and low levels of motivation. The motivation of physical education teachers is a critical factor in their approach to students and in achieving lesson outcomes. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the motivation levels of physical education teachers in terms of some variables. In the study, based on the descriptive survey model, physical education teachers were compared according to the variables of gender, age, marital status and type of school. The sample of the study consists of 206 physical education teachers working in secondary schools and high schools in Aksaray, Karaman and Konya provinces of our country. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation scales were used to collect research data. According to the results of the study, the extrinsic motivation levels of the teachers were found to be partially low. The extrinsic and general motivation of physical education teachers working in private schools is very low. According to the findings of the study, the motivation levels of physical education teachers differ according to the variables of gender, age, marital status and type of school.

scholarly journals Views of Physical Education Teachers on Distance Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic Period: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Hande Baba Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Space Limit ◽  
Education Process

This study was carried out in order to examine the opinions of physical education teachers about the remote (online) education of schools due to the Covid-19 epidemic in our country and in the world in recent years, and the remote teaching of physical education lessons in this process. Within the scope of this study, it was tried to determine the opinions of physical education teachers about the distance education process, the problems they encountered, the efficiency and adequacy of the lessons, the advantages and disadvantages of the process. The study was designed using a qualitative research method, and the study group was determined using the stratified sampling method. Study data were collected by the researcher by interview method. The analysis of the data was carried out using the content analysis method. According to the findings of the research, in the evaluations of the participants; It has been observed that the majority of them define distance education as virtual education, the majority of them express that it is important and necessary to teach physical education lessons in distance education, the biggest advantage in the process of teaching the lessons is the lack of time and space limit, and the disadvantage is that distance education cannot provide the same equality of opportunity for every student. At the end of the study, suggestions were given to make physical education lessons more efficient in the distance education process.

scholarly journals Pre-service physical education teachers’ attitudes toward inclusive physical education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Braksiek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Pete Programs ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

AbstractA teacher’s positive attitude is an important factor for successful inclusive physical education (PE). PE teachers’ attitudes are shaped during PE teacher education (PETE) programs. Thus, a valid instrument is needed not only for assessing pre-service PE teachers’ attitudes toward inclusive PE but also for evaluating the effect of PETE programs in general and the effect of specific parts of such programs (e.g., seminars) on the development of those attitudes. Regarding the measurement of this attitude, little is known about how a subject-specific attitude toward inclusive education is related to general attitudes toward inclusive education. In this study 362 pre-service PE teachers’ attitudes toward inclusive education in general and inclusive PE were assessed using two general attitude scales and one PE-specific attitude scale. By conducting confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs), the factorial and convergent validity of the PE-specific scale was investigated. Results showed that the scale measures attitude toward inclusive PE adequately and that this attitude is related to general attitudes toward inclusive education. In addition, the measurement invariance of the scale among different degree programs of the pre-service PE teachers as well as group differences in the assessed attitude depending on the degree programs were investigated using multigroup CFA. The results support the use of the scale in the context of PETE for inclusion, but also point to general difficulties regarding attitude measurement in the context inclusive of (physical) education.

scholarly journals The attitudes of elementary school students towards physical education teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-19
Author(s):  
Velimir Miličković ◽  
Veljko Vukićević ◽  
Stanko Zečević ◽  
Slobodan Vignjević
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
School Students ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Teacher Competences ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

The aim of the study was to determine the factor structure of the assessment scale of the Physical Education Teacher Attitude Questionnaire, as well as to ascertain the existence of gender, age, and differences in whether students practice some sport outside of school or not, in terms of attitudes toward different physical education teacher competences. A sample of 119 students of both genders, grades 5 through 8, was assigned a USF assessment scale, modeled on existing instruments for assessing student attitudes toward physical education and physical education teachers. The factor structure was determined by using factor analysis. The ANOVA results for gender differences indicate that there are no statistically significant differences in the attitudes of students towards the competences of physical education teachers. ANOVA results for differences between coaching students and non-coaches suggest that there are statistically significant differences between these groups of respondents regarding the factor of socio-emotional competence of teachers, in the sense that students who train a sport are more inclined towards the socio-emotional competences of teachers. The ANOVA results for age differences indicate that there are statistically significant differences between younger and older students, regarding both factors, in the sense that younger students are more inclined towards both the socio-emotional and professional competences of physical education teachers. Attitudes towards the teacher provide valuable information about what students think and feel about them, thus creating adequate conditions for effecting change and improving both teaching and relationships with students.

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