ERIC Number: EJ1160340
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Publication Date: 2017-Jan
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Using Photovoice to Initiate Improvement in a PETE Program
Walker, Ashley; Langdon, Jody L.; Colquitt, Gavin; McCollum, Starla
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v36 n1 p83-96 Jan 2017
There is limited research that includes democratic practices to evaluate the PETE program in its ability to prepare preservice teachers (PTs). In other areas such as community health, methodologies have been used to provide a voice to individuals living the experience. The purpose of this study was to examine PTs' perceptions of a teacher education program during the student teaching experience using Photovoice. A group of PTs (N = 16) from a university in southeast Georgia were given 14 days to capture the strengths and weakness of their teacher preparation program through photography. The PTs then discussed their photographs during two focus groups with the researcher. The focus groups were audio recorded and transcribed. Data analysis included an evaluation of interview transcripts and photographs using content analysis to identify significant themes that emerged. An action plan to promote curricular change was created by the PTs and presented to PETE faculty.
Descriptors: Program Improvement, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Teaching Experience, Student Teaching, Photography, Focus Groups, Interviews, Content Analysis, Physical Education
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
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