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Title	A comparative study of the experiences of specialist and nonspecialist teachers of physical education in elementary schools
Author	Coles, Ellis S., 1962-
Description	Thesis (M.P.E.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1995. Physical Education and Athletics
Date	1995
Pagination	xi, 154 leaves
Subject	Physical education teachers--Newfoundland and Labrador--Attitudes; Elementary school teachers--Newfoundland and Labrador--Attitudes; Specialists--Newfoundland and Labrador--Attitudes;
Degree	M.P.E.
Degree Grantor	Memorial University of Newfoundland. School of Physical Education and Athletics
Discipline	Physical Education and Athletics
Language	Eng
Spatial Coverage	Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador
Notes	Bibliography: leaves 129-134.
Abstract	The main focus of this study involved a comparison of the teaching experiences of eight specialist and eight nonspecialist elementary physical education teachers. An interview was conducted with participants to ascertain their experiences in physical education. -- A literature review specifically dealing with specialist and nonspecialist educators found that in most facets of teaching physical education, specialists outperformed nonspecialist teachers. Most of these studies involved a comparison of either skill development or a comparison of physical education programs; rarely did studies examine actual teaching experiences. -- Findings from the study revealed that teachers of physical education shared many similar and different teaching experiences. These included their experiences with physical education as a student, as a teacher in training, and as a teacher. Similar viewpoints were expressed on topics such as teaching strategies and instruction, evaluation, and staff support. One noticeable difference was the enthusiasm and confidence displayed by specialist teachers, compared to nonspecialists, in the actual planning and implementation of their total physical education programs. The obstacles expressed by both groups of teachers in the teaching of physical education were also quite different. -- Based on the findings from this study, recommendations were made for additional support and assistance to all teachers of physical education in the elementary school setting.
Type	Text
Resource Type	Electronic thesis or dissertation
Format	Image/jpeg; Application/pdf
Source	Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries
Local Identifier	76245845
Rights	The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission.
Collection	Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Scanning Status	Completed
PDF File	(19.48 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Coles_EllisS.pdf
CONTENTdm file name	317051.cpd