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Marron, Susan; Murphy, Frances; Pitsia, Vasiliki; Scheuer, Claude – Education 3-13, 2023
Using data from the Disentangling Inclusion in Primary Physical Education (DIPPE) Erasmus+ project, this study aimed at investigating teachers' practices related to inclusion of children with additional needs (AN) in primary physical education (PE) and identifying supports that could enhance these practices. Responses from 1170 primary teachers…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Students with Disabilities
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Murphy, Frances; Parker, Melissa – Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, 2023
Despite the potential magnitude of the influence of teacher educators on school curriculum, Ball et al. (2011). Policy actors: Doing policy work in schools. "Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 32"(4), 625-639. https://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2102/10.1080/01596306.2011.601565) argue that teacher educators are frequently excluded from…
Descriptors: Teacher Educators, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Role, Curriculum Development
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Murphy, Frances; Marron, Susan; Coulter, Maura – European Physical Education Review, 2021
Generalist primary teachers teach physical education in many countries, and their preparation has been the subject of attention internationally. While they undertake field experiences as part of their preparation to teach, it is unclear how much of their teaching is focused on physical education. Reflective practice is recognised as a significant…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education, Reflective Teaching, Elementary School Teachers
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MacPhail, Ann; Murphy, Frances – Irish Educational Studies, 2017
This paper sets out to outline current discussions in Ireland around teachers being responsible for assessing their own students' work, and the subsequent impact such a perspective is having (or not) on the delivery and assessment of physical education in Ireland. Our intention is to contribute to assessment considerations, while acknowledging the…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Foreign Countries, Teacher Responsibility, Student Evaluation
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Murphy, Frances; O'Leary, Michael – Irish Educational Studies, 2012
Little attention was paid to professional development of primary teachers in Ireland to support them in teaching physical education (PE) until 2004 when specific support was provided to help them implement the revised Primary Physical Education Curriculum. A significant National In-service Physical Education Programme was undertaken involving the…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Elementary School Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Professional Development