National Board Certified Physical Educators: perceived changes related to the certification process
Amelia Mays Woods1, Jesse Lee Rhoades
1Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 61801, USA. amywoods@illinois.edu
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|July 20, 2012
Summary
National Board certification enhanced physical education teachers' (NBCPETs) self-perception, leading to increased reflection and focus on student learning. However, some NBCPETs reported no significant impact from the certification process.
Area of Science:
- * Kinesiology and Education
- * Teacher Professional Development
Background:
- * The impact of advanced professional certification on educators' practice and perceptions is a critical area of study.
- * National Board certification in physical education (NBCPET) represents a high level of achievement and professional recognition.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To explore National Board certified physical education teachers' (NBCPETs) perceptions of changes resulting from achieving certification.
- * To understand the influence of NBCPET status on teachers' self-perception, teaching practices, and professional standing.
Main Methods:
- * Qualitative study involving interviews with 65 randomly selected National Board certified physical education teachers (53 women, 12 men).
- * Analysis guided by Lawson's (1989) Model of interactive factors influencing workplace conditions for physical education teachers.
Main Results:
- * Key themes emerged regarding enhanced self-reflection, a stronger focus on student learning and assessment, and increased emphasis on individualized instruction.
- * Certified teachers reported higher perceived status, credibility, and expanded opportunities within the educational community.
- * A subset of teachers indicated that the certification process had minimal or no effect on their teaching.
Conclusions:
- * National Board certification can positively influence physical education teachers' professional identity and pedagogical approaches, particularly in reflection and student-centered practices.
- * The perceived benefits of certification include elevated professional status and broader opportunities.
- * Individual experiences with certification vary, with some teachers not reporting significant changes in their practice.
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