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Publication Date: 2021-Apr
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Physical Education Teachers' Experiences with Remote Instruction during the Initial Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mercier, Kevin; Centeio, Erin; Garn, Alex; Erwin, Heather; Marttinen, Risto; Foley, John
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v40 n2 p337-342 Apr 2021
This study investigated physical education (PE) teachers' experiences with remote instruction in the United States during the initial outbreak of COVID-19. PE teachers (n = 4,362) from all 50 states completed a survey identifying their experiences with remote instruction in May, 2020. Survey responses were analyzed by geographic region, district type, and school level. Teachers reported having students submit assignments (51% yes), using video instruction (37% yes), being less effective when instructing remotely (20% yes), and emphasizing student outcomes focused on health-related fitness (32% yes), and physical activity value/enjoyment (43% yes). Access to technology (40% yes) and required student assignments (43% yes) were lowest among teachers from the South. Rural teachers reported the least access to technology (37% yes) and rated themselves as least effective (24% yes). Secondary level teachers reported the highest percentage of required assignments (84% yes). Teachers' responses identify unique challenges to delivering equitable and effective remote PE instruction.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Teaching Experience, Distance Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Teaching Methods, Assignments, Video Technology, Instructional Effectiveness, Health Related Fitness, Physical Activities, Access to Computers, Rural Education, Secondary School Teachers, Equal Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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