ERIC Number: EJ1369997
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
EISSN: EISSN-2168-3816
Fit to Teach: Uncovering the Hiring Process
Gagnon, Amy; Martin, Matthew; Goh, Tan Leng
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v93 n8 p34-40 2022
The purpose of this article is to share qualitative findings about a study that examined the factors that school leaders value when hiring physical education teachers. A second objective is to discuss the categories and themes that emerged through focus group interviews with school leaders, current PE teachers, recent physical education graduates, and Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) students. Finally, tips and suggestions are provided for individuals who are involved in the hiring process or looking for physical education teaching positions. The results of the focus group interviews generated four themes: (1) job application criteria; (2) interview factors; (3) hiring concerns in physical education; and (4) mixed responses on "weight matters".
Descriptors: Teacher Selection, Physical Education Teachers, Job Application, Job Applicants, Employment Interviews, Body Weight, Physical Fitness, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Competencies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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