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Cothran, Donetta J.; Kulinna, Pamela Hodges; Garn, Alex C. – Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, 2010
This project examined 23 teachers' involvement in a curricular project to integrate physical activity into the school day. The teachers represented all grade levels and worked in schools that served Native American students in the United States. Interviews occurred twice during the year-long project. Data were analyzed via constant comparison.…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, American Indians, Wellness, Barriers
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Martin, Jeffrey J.; McCaughtry, Nate; Kulinna, Pamela Hodges; Cothran, Donetta – Professional Development in Education, 2009
Adolescents are physically inactive and non-Caucasian adolescents achieve the least amount of physical activity. Hence, supporting teachers' efforts to increase their students' physical activity during physical education is important. We examined the influence of a social cognitive theory-based intervention on teachers' efficacy to teach…
Descriptors: Social Cognition, Social Theories, Teaching Methods, Barriers
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Cothran, Donetta J.; Kulinna, Pamela Hodges – Physical Educator, 2008
Teacher knowledge is a key to effective teaching. Understanding teacher knowledge can help educators understand teacher practices. It was the purpose of this study to examine teachers' knowledge about the use of direct, peer, and inquiry teaching models. Thirty-two teachers, representing both elementary and secondary levels, were interviewed. Data…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Characteristics, Teaching Models, Elementary School Teachers