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Publication Date: 2014-Jul
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Teacher Knowledge Development in Early Field Experiences
Ingersoll, Casey; Jenkins, Jayne M.; Lux, Karen
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v33 n3 p363-382 Jul 2014
Investigation of physical education preservice teacher knowledge development has been primarily limited to study of a single semester of early field experience (EFE), with findings from these investigations driving EFE design. The purpose of this research was to investigate what types of knowledge develop and how knowledge evolves and interacts to produce pedagogical content knowledge longitudinally across three semesters of EFE. Specifically, what knowledge components emerge first and continue to emerge in EFE, and what knowledge components initially, then later, interact to develop pedagogical content knowing? The participant, a 21-year-old male, engaged in three consecutive semesters of EFE. Data collection, including multiple observations and interviews, was analyzed jointly by three researchers using constant comparison and inductive analysis. Knowledge of pedagogy emerged initially and throughout the EFEs. In later EFEs, knowledge of students and content emerged concomitantly, interacting with pedagogical knowledge. Suggestions include scheduling longer units of instruction during EFEs and reteaching specific units.
Descriptors: Field Experience Programs, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education, Longitudinal Studies, Epistemology, Observation, Interviews, Inquiry, Teacher Behavior, Instructional Improvement, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Student Experience, Course Descriptions, Course Content, Educational Environment, Student Improvement, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Task Analysis, Qualitative Research, Case Studies
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