| Title: |
Physical Education Teachers' Experiences with Remote Instruction during the Initial Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| 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 |