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Adapted Physical Education Teachers' Job Satisfaction.
Minhyun Kim1, José A Santiago1, Chan Woong Park2
1Sam Houston State University.
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ
|August 28, 2021
Summary
Adapted physical education (APE) teachers experience job satisfaction through supportive colleagues, professional development, and witnessing student progress. Positive working conditions and social agents are key factors influencing APE teachers
Area of Science:
- Education
- Sports Science
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Occupational socialization theory provides a framework for understanding teacher experiences.
- Adapted Physical Education (APE) teachers face unique challenges and rewards in their profession.
- Job satisfaction is a critical factor for teacher retention and effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing job satisfaction among Adapted Physical Education (APE) teachers.
- To identify key social agents, roles, responsibilities, and working conditions related to APE teacher job satisfaction.
- To provide implications for enhancing job satisfaction in the APE field.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative approach using semistructured interviews with twelve APE teachers.
- Thematic analysis was employed to analyze interview data.
- Study guided by research questions on social agents, roles/responsibilities, and working conditions impacting job satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: support from administrators and colleagues, meaningful professional development, itinerant working conditions, and observing student progress.
- Social agents, particularly supportive colleagues and administrators, significantly impact job satisfaction.
- Meaningful professional development and witnessing student achievement are crucial motivators.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing APE teacher job satisfaction requires fostering supportive environments and providing relevant professional growth opportunities.
- Addressing challenges associated with itinerant working conditions is important for improving job satisfaction.
- Recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of APE teachers is essential for their retention and well-being.
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