Graduation Date
Summer 2017
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Teaching/Coaching
Committee Chair Name
Sean Healy
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Chris Hopper
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Jayne McGuire
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
teaching, physical education, adapted physical education, self-efficacy, contact theory, pre service teachers, inclusion
Subject Categories
Education
Abstract
Abstract
The effect of the teaching practicum setting on the beliefs of pre-service physical educators about inclusion in physical education
Jacob Cheek
BACKGROUND: In order for students with disabilities to be successful in physical education, pre-service physical educators need to gain experience in applying the necessary skills and knowledge. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of placement experience on the beliefs of pre-service physical educators about inclusion and teaching students with disabilities in physical education. METHODS: The ‘Physical Educator’s Judgments on Inclusion’ (PEJI) instrument was completed prior to, and after, involvement in a practicum experience (inclusive setting or one-to-one setting), or a control condition. RESULTS: Pre-service physical educators teaching in the inclusive setting showed to improve to a greater degree than those in the APE and control condition, regarding beliefs about inclusion. Conversely, Pre-service physical educators teaching in the APE setting showed to improve to a greater degree than those in the inclusive setting, regarding acceptance of students with disabilities. Implications for teacher preparation programs are discussed.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Cheek, Jacob, "The effect of the teaching practicum setting on the beliefs of pre-service physical educators about inclusion in physical education" (2017). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 54.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/54