The Influences of Learning and Change on Primary PE Teachers (Paperback)

With the familiar call to reform in Physical Education, more needs to be known about factors that promote or inhibit change. Increasing the ability of primary Phyical Education teachers to learn and adapt to change is one way of improving the current situation in Physical Education. Teachers' capacity to change and learn is influenced by their personal experiences, school organizations, professional development experiences and communities of practice. This book uses case studies to explore the experiences of primary Phyical Education teachers in order to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that have influenced their values, beliefs and practices. The experiences of each teacher are used to generate a discussion about their influences on the teachers' ability to learn and adapt to change. The concept of communities of practice is used to reflect on how to create more effective learning opportunities for primary Physical Education teachers.

General

Imprint:	VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	November 2008
First published:	November 2008
Authors:	Jane Dawson
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	152
ISBN-13:	978-3-639-09437-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > General
LSN:	3-639-09437-9
Barcode:	9783639094374

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