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One physical educator's career cycle: strong start, great run, approaching finish
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|April 23, 2014
Summary
This study examines a veteran physical educator
Area of Science:
- Education
- Sports Science
- Career Development
Background:
- Longitudinal study examining teachers' career cycles.
- Focus on a veteran K-12 physical educator, Everett.
- Utilizes Fessler and Christensen's career cycle model.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine Everett's career-cycle movement.
- To identify environmental factors influencing his career development.
- To understand career enhancement and constraints.
Main Methods:
- Multiple data sources: 8 formal interviews with Everett.
- Interviews with key stakeholders: teacher educators, supervisor, principal, spouse.
- Interpretative framework assessing perceptions and meanings.
Main Results:
- Key influences: individual disposition, preparation program, school/community support.
- Career progression: Enthusiastic/Growing and Stability stages.
- Current stage: Career Frustration.
Conclusions:
- Everett successfully navigated personal and organizational barriers.
- Career cycle model offers insights into motivating and retaining physical educators.
- Highlights necessary changes for high-quality educator retention.
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