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  • The effects of case methods on preservice physical education teachers' value orientations

    Creator:
    Timken, Gay L.
    Abstract:
    Preservice teachers' beliefs and values develop due to their long "apprenticeship of observation" (Lortie, 1975) and often filter their teacher education experiences (Feiman-Nemser & Buchman, 1986; Pajares, 1992). Case methods may be one curricular tool by which to instill change in preservice teachers' beliefs and values. This study investigated the...
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    Dissertation
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    , 1975) and often filter their teacher education experiences (Feiman-Nemser & Buchman, 1986; Pajares

  • Evaluation of a measurement system for evidence-based physical education

    Creator:
    Jin, Jooyeon
    Abstract:
    The methods to educate students with disabilities in physical education contexts vary greatly due to their unique characteristics and special needs, requiring different teaching methods on an individual basis. In order to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities in physical education settings, teachers should employ evidence-based practice (EBP). However,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    were involved in physical education teacher education programs. For the third step, these experts

  • Pre-service physical education teachers’ attitudes toward, and use of, handheld technology

    Creator:
    Wegis, Heidi M.
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    A current trend in educational reform requires teachers to be proficient in employing technology in their classrooms. As a result of this trend, teachers need to be prepared to integrate technology into their teaching, and teacher preparation programs have a responsibility to prepare their students accordingly. The handheld computer (PDA)...
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    Dissertation
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    prepared to integrate technology into their teaching, and teacher preparation programs have a

  • Factors influencing physical educators' inclusion behaviors towards students with autism spectrum disorder

    Creator:
    Morgan, Jennifer A.
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    The inclusion of students with disabilities in general physical education (GPE) classes has become a concept and practice that is expected if not always understood. A review of inclusion in physical education literature suggested that GPE teachers possess less than favorable feelings towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in...
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    Dissertation
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    , 2007). In order to provide teacher-training programs that support inclusive instruction, a closer