National Board Certified Physical Educators: Perceived Changes Related to the Certification Process
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| Title: | National Board Certified Physical Educators: Perceived Changes Related to the Certification Process |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Woods, Amelia Mays, Rhoades, Jesse Lee |
| Source: | Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Jun 2012 83(2):235-244. |
| Availability: | American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: 703-476-9527; e-mail: info@aahperd.org; Web site: http://www.aahperd.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Certification, Teacher Attitudes, Change, Reflective Teaching, Learning, Status, Credibility, Professional Development |
| ISSN: | 0270-1367 |
| Abstract: | In this study, we examined National Board certified physical education teachers' (NBCPETs) perceptions of change as a result of certification. Randomly selected NBCPETs (65; women = 53, men = 12) were interviewed. Analysis was done through the lens of Lawson's (1989) Model of the Interactive Factors Influencing Workplace Conditions for the Physical Education Teacher. Several themes connected to teachers' views of themselves as NBCPETs surfaced. In particular, more teaching reflection and a greater focus on student learning and assessment, including an increased emphasis on individualizing teaching were described. An elevation in their perceived status and credibility and expanded opportunities within the educational community also emerged. Alternatively, several NBCPETs explained that the certification process had little or no effect on their teaching. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 49 |
| Entry Date: | 2013 |
| Access URL: | https://www.aahperd.org/rc/publications/rqes/Indexes.cfm |
| Accession Number: | EJ990088 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this study, we examined National Board certified physical education teachers' (NBCPETs) perceptions of change as a result of certification. Randomly selected NBCPETs (65; women = 53, men = 12) were interviewed. Analysis was done through the lens of Lawson's (1989) Model of the Interactive Factors Influencing Workplace Conditions for the Physical Education Teacher. Several themes connected to teachers' views of themselves as NBCPETs surfaced. In particular, more teaching reflection and a greater focus on student learning and assessment, including an increased emphasis on individualizing teaching were described. An elevation in their perceived status and credibility and expanded opportunities within the educational community also emerged. Alternatively, several NBCPETs explained that the certification process had little or no effect on their teaching. |
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| ISSN: | 0270-1367 |
