Failing Gym Is Like Failing Lunch or Recess: Two Beginning Teachers' Struggle for Legitimacy.

O'Sullivan, Mary

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ERIC Number: EJ404525

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Publication Date: 1989

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Failing Gym Is Like Failing Lunch or Recess: Two Beginning Teachers' Struggle for Legitimacy.

O'Sullivan, Mary

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v8 n3 p227-42 Apr 1989

Findings are reported from a study of two beginning physical education teachers. Successful and problematic experiences are identified; relationships with administrators, peers, students, and parents are discussed; and the experiences of these two teachers are compared to the experiences reported by veteran teachers and classroom research literature. (IAH)

Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Case Studies, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Professional Recognition, Teaching Experience

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: This is one of eight articles which make up the monograph which constitutes this issue, The Effective Elementary Specialist Study.