A qualitative study of factors that enhance the commitment of elementary school teachers to teaching physical education

  • Yomoda Kenji
    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • Sukou Riki
    Department of Sports Wellness Sciences, Japan Women's College of Physical Education
  • Ogiwara Tomoko
    School of Health & Sports Science, Juntendo University
  • Hamagami Yohei
    Faculty of Human Sciences, University of East Asia
  • Miyazaki Akiyo
    Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • Miki Hiromi
    Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • Hasegawa Etsushi
    Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • Okade Yoshinori
    Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Tsukuba

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  • 小学校教師の体育授業に対するコミットメントを促す要因の質的研究

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The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that enhance the commitment of elementary school teachers to teaching physical education.<br> Using semi-structured interviews, qualitative data were collected from 12 elementary school teachers (10 males and 2 females) who were participating in a university long-term training program. A modified-grounded theory approach was used to analyze the data.<br> The results indicated 3 categories, including 7 sub-categories and 14 concepts, that enhanced elementary school teachers' commitment to teaching physical education. The categories and sub-categories were (1) workplace environment and learning opportunities (support from other teachers, role expectation, and opportunities for participation in training programs), (2) teachers' belief in physical education (perception of its educational value and teaching viewpoint), and (3) reflective factors (observation of students and efficacy of teaching). All subjects placed value on support from experienced teachers and students' positive responses. In addition, the relationships among mutual categories and commitment suggested the importance of teachers' reflective practices through confirmation of students' learning.<br> It is concluded that supportive school contexts designed to ensure that teachers acquire knowledge of content, teaching skills and ability to reflect on practices are needed in order to enhance the commitment of elementary school teachers to teaching physical education.<br>

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  • CRID
    1390282679077806208
  • NII Article ID
    130004489675
  • DOI
    10.5432/jjpehss.11112
  • ISSN
    18817718
    04846710
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
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    • CiNii Articles
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