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Title
I know it's important but I'd rather teach something else!': an investigation into generalist teacher's perceptions of physical education in the primary school curriculum
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Morgan, Philip J.;  Bourke, Sid
Description
The benefits of regular physical education (PE) for primary school children have been reinforced in the literature over a number of years. Unfortunately, many generalist teachers feel they lack the confidence, training and time to teach PE effectively and subsequently may avoid teaching PE altogether. A key aim of this study was to examine the relationship between generalist teachers’ curriculum preferences in the primary school and the relative value they place on PE compared to other key learning areas (KLAs) of the NSW primary curriculum. Data were collected from 422 pre-service (2nd, 3rd & 4th Year) and 63 in-service generalist primary teachers. Results suggested that most cohorts considered PE to be a relatively valuable KLA but indicated they would prefer to teach other KLAs rather than PE. Insufficient time was the most commonly cited impediment to the delivery of PE programs. Significant relationships were established between PE attitudinal variables for some cohorts and interesting findings emerged from post hoc analysis of cohort differences, particularly regarding in-service teachers. These findings will be discussed with specific recommendations made for preservice education and ideas for the professional development of generalist primary teachers.
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The Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference. AARE 2004 Conference Papers Collection (Melbourne 2004)
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http://www.aare.edu.au/04pap/abs04.htm
Date
2005
Publisher
Australia Association for Research in Education
Keyword(s)
physical education (PE);  primary school children;  key learning areas (KLAs)
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conference paper
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http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/32223
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ISSN:1324-9339
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