Subject Expertise and Teachers’ Knowledge

• DOI: 10.1123/jtpe.17.3.342
• Publication Date: 2016-08-10T11:41:22Z
• Authors: Paul G. Schempp; Dean Manross; Steven K.S. Tan; Matthew D. Fincher
• Keywords: Grossman; Physical Education; Subject matter

The purpose of the study was to ascertain influence subject matter expertise on teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Data were collected through multiple, extended interviews with 10 teachers in at least 1 area physical education. Each teacher interviewed 4 times for approximately hour, focusing teacher’s familiarity 2 areas (1 expert and nonexpert) their experiences teaching subjects. analyzed using constant comparative technique. findings presented reference Grossman’s (1990) definition Subject experts identified largest problem as student motivation, while nonexperts believed finding appropriate activities greatest challenge. more comfortable enthusiastic about duties could accommodate a greater range abilities. revealed no differences curricular selection, perceptions students’ understanding subject, or evaluation criteria.