Are middle school physical education teachers receiving effective professional development?

Professional development (PD) is key to effective teaching in any subject and can be achieved through opportunities such as preservice and inservice days, national and regional conference attendance, and involvement in professional organizations. Physical education (PE) teachers can use PD to improv...

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Published in:Journal of physical education, recreation & dance recreation & dance, 2015-01, Vol.86 (1), p.55-55
Main Author: Ebbeck, Vicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Best Practices
Cognitive Ability
Curriculum Design
Instructional Effectiveness
Middle School Students
Middle schools
Opportunities
Physical education
Physical education teachers
Professional development
Social Development
Teacher Effectiveness
Teaching
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Summary:Professional development (PD) is key to effective teaching in any subject and can be achieved through opportunities such as preservice and inservice days, national and regional conference attendance, and involvement in professional organizations. Physical education (PE) teachers can use PD to improve their curriculum and align it with state requirements and best practices, which are both frequently changing. Professional development opportunities were perceived by the teachers in this study to be nonexistent, not developmentally appropriate or PE specific, and poorly scheduled. One important strategy for PE teachers to receive effective PD is advocacy. Physical education teachers should advocate for the importance of PE-specific PD that focuses on best practices for students at various developmental levels and with a range of cognitive abilities.
ISSN:0730-3084
2168-3816
DOI:10.1080/07303084.2015.978692