ERIC Number: EJ1257167
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jul
Pages: 10
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The Influence of a Methods Course in Physical Education on Preservice Classroom Teachers' Acquisition of Practical Knowledge
Romar, Jan-Erik; Ferry, Magnus
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v39 n3 p374-383 Jul 2020
Purpose: This study was framed with an explorative approach in which preservice classroom teachers (PCTs) participated in physical education learning activities. The purpose was to investigate the construction of their practical knowledge. Methods: Data collection was integrated into a methods course and included a written text assignment in which 28 PCTs described significant didactical milestones (practical knowledge) that will guide their future teaching in physical education. The qualitative analysis of the didactical milestones involved identifying the content of and arguments for their milestones and categorizing them based on common themes and categories. Results: The results showed that the content of the PCTs' practical knowledge was mainly pedagogical and focused most often on instructional strategies; the reasons were related to students and their learning processes. Conclusion: By exploring and understanding PCTs' learning of practical knowledge, teacher educators can help to bridge the gap between theory at university and the practice of teaching.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Level, Methods Courses, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Skills, Learning Activities, Individualized Instruction, Student Empowerment, Planning, Feedback (Response), Play, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Student Motivation, Student Participation, Self Esteem
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Finland
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