The purpose of this study was to explore the use of action research as a frameworkto investigate ... more The purpose of this study was to explore the use of action research as a frameworkto investigate cooperative learning and tactical games as instructional models inphysical education (PE). The teacher/researcher taught a tennis unit using a combi-nation of Cooperative Learning and Teaching Games for Understanding to threeclasses of boys aged 11–12.Data collection included:teacher and pupil evaluations ofskill, pupil reflections on the lessons, pupil interviews, teacher field journal and thedocumentation and course materials from the unit of work. Data analysis wasconducted using inductive analysis and constant comparison (Denzin and Lincoln,1994;Lincoln and Guba,1985).The results of this research reinforce the concept thatthe implementation of any new pedagogical approach is time-consuming and highlylabour intensive (Fullan, 1999). The conceptual shift the teacher/researcher made torelinquish control to students was one of the most difficult, but important, outcomesof this action resear...
Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 2013
ABSTRACT Practitioner inquiry has been offered as a meaningful and sustainable form of profession... more ABSTRACT Practitioner inquiry has been offered as a meaningful and sustainable form of professional learning for a number of decades. However, in the context of physical education it has been recently argued that this is still underdeveloped and is far from being embedded into physical education teachers' practice. Time within the busyness of schools for any form of professional learning has been cited as an inhibiting factor. However, the purpose of this paper is to explore how four physical education teachers in the United Kingdom engaged with reflection and dialogue as part of their daily practice. Technology, in the form of a voice recorder and focussed questions for reflection, facilitated teachers' engagement and constructive reflection. Furthermore, teachers made time within the busy school day to informally discuss their pedagogical decisions with colleagues and formally listen to their students' perceptions of their practice. Consequently, the quality of teaching in a physical education department was enhanced and practitioner inquiry supported effective, enjoyable and relevant professional learning.
Este estudo concentra-se no uso de mídias sociais por professores de Educação Física (EF) para o ... more Este estudo concentra-se no uso de mídias sociais por professores de Educação Física (EF) para o ensino de atividade física para saúde durante a pandemia de covid–19. Com base na pesquisa apreciativa e utilizando uma metodologia de teoria fundamentada em dados (Grounded Theory), a análise de duas entrevistas e uma tarefa digital permitem apresentar três principais temas: (1) Mídias Sociais como Ferramenta de Ensino; (2) Um Legado Digital Duradouro?, e; (3) Desigualdade do Aprendizado Remoto. Esses temas destacam a urgência em utilizar mídias sociais quando os espaços físicos da EF foram removidos, o reconhecimento de que o ensino poderia ser diferente no futuro e os desafios inerentes aos espaços digitais. Em conclusão: (1) defendemos a efetiva formação inicial e continuada de professores e no uso positivo de tecnologias digitais; (2) sugerimos que atividades on-line futuras incorporadas ao aprendizado, e; (3) exigir aos governos ações para nivelar as desigualdades tecnológicas.
The purpose of this study was to explore the use of action research as a frameworkto investigate ... more The purpose of this study was to explore the use of action research as a frameworkto investigate cooperative learning and tactical games as instructional models inphysical education (PE). The teacher/researcher taught a tennis unit using a combi-nation of Cooperative Learning and Teaching Games for Understanding to threeclasses of boys aged 11–12.Data collection included:teacher and pupil evaluations ofskill, pupil reflections on the lessons, pupil interviews, teacher field journal and thedocumentation and course materials from the unit of work. Data analysis wasconducted using inductive analysis and constant comparison (Denzin and Lincoln,1994;Lincoln and Guba,1985).The results of this research reinforce the concept thatthe implementation of any new pedagogical approach is time-consuming and highlylabour intensive (Fullan, 1999). The conceptual shift the teacher/researcher made torelinquish control to students was one of the most difficult, but important, outcomesof this action resear...
Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 2013
ABSTRACT Practitioner inquiry has been offered as a meaningful and sustainable form of profession... more ABSTRACT Practitioner inquiry has been offered as a meaningful and sustainable form of professional learning for a number of decades. However, in the context of physical education it has been recently argued that this is still underdeveloped and is far from being embedded into physical education teachers' practice. Time within the busyness of schools for any form of professional learning has been cited as an inhibiting factor. However, the purpose of this paper is to explore how four physical education teachers in the United Kingdom engaged with reflection and dialogue as part of their daily practice. Technology, in the form of a voice recorder and focussed questions for reflection, facilitated teachers' engagement and constructive reflection. Furthermore, teachers made time within the busy school day to informally discuss their pedagogical decisions with colleagues and formally listen to their students' perceptions of their practice. Consequently, the quality of teaching in a physical education department was enhanced and practitioner inquiry supported effective, enjoyable and relevant professional learning.
Este estudo concentra-se no uso de mídias sociais por professores de Educação Física (EF) para o ... more Este estudo concentra-se no uso de mídias sociais por professores de Educação Física (EF) para o ensino de atividade física para saúde durante a pandemia de covid–19. Com base na pesquisa apreciativa e utilizando uma metodologia de teoria fundamentada em dados (Grounded Theory), a análise de duas entrevistas e uma tarefa digital permitem apresentar três principais temas: (1) Mídias Sociais como Ferramenta de Ensino; (2) Um Legado Digital Duradouro?, e; (3) Desigualdade do Aprendizado Remoto. Esses temas destacam a urgência em utilizar mídias sociais quando os espaços físicos da EF foram removidos, o reconhecimento de que o ensino poderia ser diferente no futuro e os desafios inerentes aos espaços digitais. Em conclusão: (1) defendemos a efetiva formação inicial e continuada de professores e no uso positivo de tecnologias digitais; (2) sugerimos que atividades on-line futuras incorporadas ao aprendizado, e; (3) exigir aos governos ações para nivelar as desigualdades tecnológicas.
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