Physical Education Teachers' Experiences with Remote Instruction during the Initial Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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| Title: | Physical Education Teachers' Experiences with Remote Instruction during the Initial Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mercier, Kevin, Centeio, Erin, Garn, Alex, Erwin, Heather, Marttinen, Risto, Foley, John |
| Source: | Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Apr 2021 40(2):337-342. |
| Availability: | Human Kinetics, Inc. 1607 North Market Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Tel: 800-474-4457; Fax: 217-351-1549; e-mail: info@hkusa.com; Web site: http://journals.humankinetics.com/journal/jtpe |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Teaching Experience, Distance Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Teaching Methods, Assignments, Video Technology, Instructional Effectiveness, Health Related Fitness, Physical Activities, Access to Computers, Rural Education, Secondary School Teachers, Equal Education |
| DOI: | 10.1123/jtpe.2020-0272 |
| ISSN: | 0273-5024 |
| Abstract: | This study investigated physical education (PE) teachers' experiences with remote instruction in the United States during the initial outbreak of COVID-19. PE teachers (n = 4,362) from all 50 states completed a survey identifying their experiences with remote instruction in May, 2020. Survey responses were analyzed by geographic region, district type, and school level. Teachers reported having students submit assignments (51% yes), using video instruction (37% yes), being less effective when instructing remotely (20% yes), and emphasizing student outcomes focused on health-related fitness (32% yes), and physical activity value/enjoyment (43% yes). Access to technology (40% yes) and required student assignments (43% yes) were lowest among teachers from the South. Rural teachers reported the least access to technology (37% yes) and rated themselves as least effective (24% yes). Secondary level teachers reported the highest percentage of required assignments (84% yes). Teachers' responses identify unique challenges to delivering equitable and effective remote PE instruction. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1318138 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study investigated physical education (PE) teachers' experiences with remote instruction in the United States during the initial outbreak of COVID-19. PE teachers (n = 4,362) from all 50 states completed a survey identifying their experiences with remote instruction in May, 2020. Survey responses were analyzed by geographic region, district type, and school level. Teachers reported having students submit assignments (51% yes), using video instruction (37% yes), being less effective when instructing remotely (20% yes), and emphasizing student outcomes focused on health-related fitness (32% yes), and physical activity value/enjoyment (43% yes). Access to technology (40% yes) and required student assignments (43% yes) were lowest among teachers from the South. Rural teachers reported the least access to technology (37% yes) and rated themselves as least effective (24% yes). Secondary level teachers reported the highest percentage of required assignments (84% yes). Teachers' responses identify unique challenges to delivering equitable and effective remote PE instruction. |
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| ISSN: | 0273-5024 |
| DOI: | 10.1123/jtpe.2020-0272 |
