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First-Year Physical Education Teachers' Major Sources of Efficacy: Transition From Preservice to In-Service Teaching.

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Title:	First-Year Physical Education Teachers' Major Sources of Efficacy: Transition From Preservice to In-Service Teaching.
Authors:	Carey, Nolan¹ (AUTHOR), Simonton, Kelly L.¹ (AUTHOR) kelly.simonton@uwyo.edu
Source:	Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Jul2026, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p1-9. 9p.
Subject Terms:	Beginning teachers, Teacher education, Student teachers, In-service training of teachers, Teacher retention, Physical education teachers, *Teacher effectiveness, Self-efficacy
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	Purpose: Understanding early career physical education (PE) teachers' experiences and how they influence teaching efficacy is essential for retention amidst reports of teacher attrition and burnout. The purpose of this study was to explore the major sources of efficacy for first-year U.S. PE teachers, which included sources from their preservice to in-service teaching experiences. Methods: As part of a larger study, the study includes individual interviews of first-year PE teachers (N = 14) across 11 different U.S. states. Analysis was grounded in Self-Efficacy Theory using both inductive and deductive techniques. Results: Student teaching, observing cooperating teachers, principals, current students, and content knowledge were the reported factors that aligned with their sources of teaching efficacy. Conclusion: The sources of efficacy identified in this study provide insight on how early career teachers develop efficacy, which can be leveraged by both PE teacher education programs and K–12 schools to support retention and growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Purpose: Understanding early career physical education (PE) teachers' experiences and how they influence teaching efficacy is essential for retention amidst reports of teacher attrition and burnout. The purpose of this study was to explore the major sources of efficacy for first-year U.S. PE teachers, which included sources from their preservice to in-service teaching experiences. Methods: As part of a larger study, the study includes individual interviews of first-year PE teachers (N = 14) across 11 different U.S. states. Analysis was grounded in Self-Efficacy Theory using both inductive and deductive techniques. Results: Student teaching, observing cooperating teachers, principals, current students, and content knowledge were the reported factors that aligned with their sources of teaching efficacy. Conclusion: The sources of efficacy identified in this study provide insight on how early career teachers develop efficacy, which can be leveraged by both PE teacher education programs and K–12 schools to support retention and growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	02735024
DOI:	10.1123/jtpe.2024-0468