ERIC Number: EJ728273
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 20
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Implementing a Physical Education Curriculum: Two Teachers' Experiences
Fraser-Thomas, Jessica L.; Beaudoin, Charlotte
Canadian Journal of Education, v27 n2-3 p249-268 2002
In this article, we present a case study of two teachers' experiences implementing a junior-high school physical education curriculum. Using interviews, observations, and document analysis, we organized our data around Brunelle et al.'s (1988) conceptual framework. Our results noted several constraining factors to implementation: lack of time to achieve outcomes, inadequate equipment, large classes, heavy teaching loads, lack of professional development, and lack of consultant support. To facilitate implementation, teachers used school "exploratories" and community facilities, worked with parents, and established user fees. Data indicate that, despite teachers' best efforts, students did not meet all curriculum objectives. [Published in May 2004]
Descriptors: Teaching Load, Physical Education, Curriculum, Case Studies, Physical Education Teachers, Educational Objectives, Class Size, Educational Facilities, Program Implementation, Teacher Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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