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Samuel R Hodge1, Ronald Davis2, Rebecca Woodard2
11 The Ohio State University.
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ
|February 15, 2017
Summary
Both off-campus and on-campus practicum experiences improved physical education teacher education students’ perceived competence in teaching students with disabilities. Attitudes toward teaching these students did not significantly change.
Area of Science:
- Adapted Physical Education
- Teacher Education
- Special Education
Background:
- Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) programs must prepare teachers to effectively instruct students with diverse needs.
- Understanding the impact of different practicum settings on pre-service teachers' attitudes and competence is crucial for program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effects of off-campus versus on-campus practicum experiences on PETE students' attitudes and perceived competence.
- To assess changes in attitudes and competence after an introductory adapted physical education course with practicum components.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design comparing two groups of PETE students (off-campus n=22; on-campus n=15).
- Students completed the Physical Educators' Attitudes Toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities-III (PEATID-III) questionnaire pre- and post-practicum.
- Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA was used to analyze differences between groups and within groups over time.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found between off-campus and on-campus practicum types regarding posttest attitude and perceived competence.
- Attitude scores towards teaching students with disabilities did not significantly change from pretest to posttest for either group.
- Perceived competence significantly improved from pretest to posttest for students in both practicum settings.
Conclusions:
- Both on-campus and off-campus practicum experiences are effective in enhancing PETE students' perceived competence in adapted physical education.
- Further research should explore specific components within practicum experiences that most effectively foster positive attitudes and competence.
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