Repertoire Networks among National Board-Certified Physical Education Teachers
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| Title: | Repertoire Networks among National Board-Certified Physical Education Teachers |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rhoades, Jesse Lee, Woods, Amelia |
| Source: | Professional Development in Education. 2015 41(3):436-451. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Communities of Practice, Teacher Certification, Sociometric Techniques, Teacher Surveys, Teacher Attitudes, Computer Software, Theories, Interviews, Social Networks, National Standards, Professional Associations, Academic Achievement, Research Reports, Educational Change, Standards, Statistical Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | South Carolina |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19415257.2014.921636 |
| ISSN: | 1941-5257 |
| Abstract: | Nearly three decades after its publication, "A Nation at Risk" continues to impact our educational establishment. Most notably, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards was established as a result of "A Nation Prepared," Carnegie's response to "A Nation at Risk." Some contend that the national board has through its certification process fostered the emergence of communities of practice (CoP) among its certified teachers. This study attempted to identify this type of community among national board-certified physical education teachers. Sociometric and CoP survey data were collected from national board-certified physical education teachers within the state of South Carolina, followed by formal interviews. Results showed that an expansive CoP exists among these teachers, spanning nearly the entire state of South Carolina. This group of teachers was detected through use of sociometric software that facilitated the examination of pathways within this large network of board-certified teachers. Overall, this study provides strong support to the notion that the national board is, as a result of its certification process, fostering emergent CoPs among the participants in the current study. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 38 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1062430 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Nearly three decades after its publication, "A Nation at Risk" continues to impact our educational establishment. Most notably, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards was established as a result of "A Nation Prepared," Carnegie's response to "A Nation at Risk." Some contend that the national board has through its certification process fostered the emergence of communities of practice (CoP) among its certified teachers. This study attempted to identify this type of community among national board-certified physical education teachers. Sociometric and CoP survey data were collected from national board-certified physical education teachers within the state of South Carolina, followed by formal interviews. Results showed that an expansive CoP exists among these teachers, spanning nearly the entire state of South Carolina. This group of teachers was detected through use of sociometric software that facilitated the examination of pathways within this large network of board-certified teachers. Overall, this study provides strong support to the notion that the national board is, as a result of its certification process, fostering emergent CoPs among the participants in the current study. |
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| ISSN: | 1941-5257 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19415257.2014.921636 |
