Including an Adventure Education Training Program in Physical Education Teacher Education Programs

Introduction Different international guidelines indicate the need for improving educational procedures. This study aims to contribute to the professional development training program of higher education professors from a Physical Education Teacher Education degree in México. Methodology This qualita...

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Published in:The Journal of experiential education 2024-09, Vol.47 (3), p.358-379
Main Authors: González-Rivas, Ramon Alfonso, Núñez Enriquez, Oscar, Marttinen, Risto, Baena-Extremera, Antonio, Zueck-Enríquez, María del Carmen, Gastélum-Cuadras, Gabriel
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adventure Education
Pedagogy
Physical education teachers
Professional development
Teacher education
Teacher Education Programs
Training
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Summary:Introduction Different international guidelines indicate the need for improving educational procedures. This study aims to contribute to the professional development training program of higher education professors from a Physical Education Teacher Education degree in México. Methodology This qualitative study used a participatory action research design through four cycles: (a) diagnosis; (b) elaboration of the action plan; (c) implementation and evaluation; and (d) feedback. The participants were the professor, six experts, and 17 students. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with students and the professor, the analysis of the class syllabus, and nonparticipatory observations. Findings The importance of carrying out a diagnostic cycle allowed us to identify the specific needs of the class. Similarly, the model of development and evaluation of academic competencies (M-DECA) allowed the professor to develop specific pedagogical and disciplinary competencies from the training program. Conclusion A continuous professional development training program for university professors in pedagogical and disciplinary strategies generates better learning results. The inclusion of innovative content in the class syllabus was also crucial.
ISSN:1053-8259
2169-009X
DOI:10.1177/10538259231200583