Recent attention has focused on examining the process of becoming a teacher. Researchers have begun studying stages socialization that influence beliefs, behaviors, and perspectives those who choose to teach. The purpose this article is explore earlier professional socialization, focusing four periods (pretraining, preservice, field experiences, induction) potential significantly impact teacher development. authors maintain prospective teachers participate in dialectical process, determining...

This study investigated the political events characterizing start of a teaching career. An interpretative framework was used to access perceptions and meanings teachers gave experiences encountered in their first years on job. Life history methodology permitted three tell stories professional induction. Data analysis revealed that teachers’ thoughts actions were influenced sustained streams consciousness: biography, role demands, school culture. Biography included drawn upon by making way...

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)...

Current debates about educational theory are concerned with the relationship between knowledge and power thereby issues such as who possesses a "truth" how have they arrived at it, what questions important to ask, should best be answered. As such, these revolve around of preferred, appropriate, useful theoretical perspectives. This paper overviews key perspectives that currently used in physical education pedagogy research considers inform we ask shapes conduct research. It also addresses is...

For all schools, the priority item always to be on agenda, is quality of life in workplace—its assessment and improvement. Creating a satisfying place work for individuals who inhabit schools good its own right, but it appears also necessary maintain productive educational environment. (Goodlad, 1983, p. 59)

Abstract In Western cultures subjects defined as practical have had consistent difficulty in gaining acceptance within the curriculum. These been marginalised and accorded low status, which has influenced their positioning relation to other terms of allocation power, resources funding schools. For those who choose teach such construction a career is highly problematic. Utilising life‐history method this paper focuses upon experiences concerns range physical education (PE) teachers at...

Coaching and sport instructor certification (CSIC) programs provide teachers with a substantial content pedagogical knowledge base. Continual improvement of these helps ensure that those certified are effective competent. The purpose this study was to ascertain the strengths CSIC program based on perceptions participants. Specifically, two research questions guided study: (a) what components curriculum do candidates (CCs) perceive be most beneficial their development as teachers? And (b)...

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge differences between competent and novice teachers. Data were collected through extended, multiple interviews with five teachers interviewed three times each interview lasted approximately one hour. Interviews focused on used in planning conducting their classes. analyzed using constant comparative technique (Glaser & Strauss, 1967) findings framed by Berliner's (1988) theory expertise acquisition teaching. Differences found...

This is an investigation of 'situated learning' among Singaporean physical education student teachers (STs) (n=11) who used a games concept approach (GCA) on their practicum in primary schools. Introduced to the curriculum as part revised, mandated national syllabus, GCA was reportedly having little impact 'in local context' where PE had marginal status. Investigated were extent which able use and understanding its challenges facilitators. The active apprenticeship building 'communities...

Steve Sommers has taught high school physical education for 16 years, and in that time he learned much about the demands teachers face public schools. This study examined how constructed knowledge necessary to meet those demands. Specifically, this sought describe sources processes used making pedagogical decisions. Data were collected over one academic year using life history ethnographic techniques. analysis entailed reducing data themes categories identified specific of his teaching....

The authors sought to identify and categorize completed coaching education program (CEP) scholarship published in a recent 13-year period provide framework regarding the process of how coaches are prepared certified. Scholarship was defined as data-based investigations, reviews, position papers focused on CEPs, training, development. Our review exposed that (a) there an increasing emphasis naturalistic research methods, (b) coaches' views concerns were major focus, (c) early part era saw...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the skills, knowledge, and experiences differentiating expert competent strength conditioning (S&C) coaches. Method: participants were 87 elite-level head S&C coaches with an average over 18 years coaching experience. These employed by teams from MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, NCAA Division 1 FBS "Power Five" Conferences, United States National Teams, Australian Football League. This used both a qualitative quantitative research design through use...

Abstract Attitudes, creativity, self-concept and motor skills were measured to determine the influence of decision-making on elementary children. Three groups children (N = 208) tested, one group was taught with teacher dominating all classroom decisions, another encouraged share in decision-making, a third served as control. Data collected immediately before after an eight-week instructional period. MANCOVA indicated that two treatment had significantly higher scores than did control group,...

This case study focuses on a late career, male teacher/coach and reveals the multidimensionality of his life career. It demonstrates influence significant career events, as well social context in which works. Overall, history approach describes paradox employment/accommodation veteran elementary teacher physical educator at secondary school he coaches. marginality education its teachers level contrast to importance interscholastic athletics those who serve varsity coaching roles. The shows...

The purpose of this study was to analyse the self-monitoring strategies that 31 expert golf instructors used improve their teaching. Specifically, criteria characteristic both instructional strengths and weaknesses were identified, as these teachers continue develop areas weakness. Data collected at Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teacher Summit held Pinehurst, NC. Teachers asked complete a written survey, which them list aspects teaching they considered weaknesses. Subsequently, requested identify...

Recent years have seen an increase in the amount of research activity devoted to teaching physical education. The result these efforts has been a substantial growth body knowledge regarding movement pedagogy. Most undertakings completed with natural science mode inquiry as model. Thus, paradigm emerged dominant and analysis for on In spite major contributions made engagement model, subscription holds serious consequences development any knowledge. underlying assumptions pose limits which one...

Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify the dominant instructional interaction patterns expert golf instructors. Instructors (N = 22) were selected by Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Teaching based on following criteria: (a) 10 or more years teaching experience, (b) LPGA certification, (c) awards received for quality their instruction, and (d) peer student recognition outstanding teaching. instructors videotaped a 60-min lesson novice college-age woman with no previous...

This study identified the major facets of professional practice monitored by expert teachers. Specifically skills and knowledge sport instructors regularly scrutinized in order to improve their teaching coaching were categorized examined. Data collected from 31 teachers listed Golf Magazine as Top 100 Instructors America. The aspects they assessing own strengths weaknesses. analyzed three steps. First, responses reviewed identify characteristics Second, grouped under each theme clustered...

An analysis of student teaching was made to determine how teachers defined becoming a better teacher based on their actual experiences in the gymnasium. Specifically, two definitions were derived from subjects identified as indicative either progress or no teacher. A critical incident technique employed collect and analyze data 20 teachers. Data collected second, sixth, ninth weeks 10-week experience. Reliability established by comparing exact agreements between investigator five impartial...

This study examined 49 student teachers’ actions and perspectives when implementing a curricular innovation (the tactical games approach). Data were collected via videotaped lessons, interviews, follow-up questionnaires. Questions for interviews questionnaires pilot tested data analyzed using the constant comparison method. Videotape analysis was facilitated by Noldus’s Observer (4.0) software interobserver reliability. Results revealed that pupils actively engaged more than half (52%) of...

Researchers sought to identify and analyze the actions of elite swimmers on a competition day that athletes believed were critical their success, understand meaning assigned each these activities. The present study describes competition-day routines by presenting athletes’ actions, meanings, segments, preparations within substantive grounded theory. To this end, five U.S. Olympic medal-winning male from 2008 Beijing Summer Games participated in three-stage data collection: an initial...

(2006). Learning to See. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance: Vol. 77, No. 6, pp. 29-33.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between coaches’ professional playing experience and their coaching success. sample ( n = 134) included coaches who had equivalent three full seasons head in either Major League Baseball (MLB) 46), National Basketball Association (NBA) 38) or Football (NFL) 50) as determined by total number games coached years 1997-2007. ANOVAs revealed no significant differences with more less success winning percentage. Further, found MLB (r -0.16),...