Author : Jacob Cheek
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (114 download)
Book Synopsis The Effect of the Teaching Practicum Setting on the Beliefs of Pre-service Physical Educators about Inclusion in Physical Education by : Jacob Cheek
Download or read book The Effect of the Teaching Practicum Setting on the Beliefs of Pre-service Physical Educators about Inclusion in Physical Education written by Jacob Cheek and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract The effect of the teaching practicum setting on the beliefs of pre-service physical educators about inclusion in physical education Jacob Cheek BACKGROUND: In order for students with disabilities to be successful in physical education, pre-service physical educators need to gain experience in applying the necessary skills and knowledge. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of placement experience on the beliefs of pre-service physical educators about inclusion and teaching students with disabilities in physical education. METHODS: The 'Physical Educator's Judgments on Inclusion' (PEJI) instrument was completed prior to, and after, involvement in a practicum experience (inclusive setting or one-to-one setting), or a control condition. RESULTS: Pre-service physical educators teaching in the inclusive setting showed to improve to a greater degree than those in the APE and control condition, regarding beliefs about inclusion. Conversely, Pre-service physical educators teaching in the APE setting showed to improve to a greater degree than those in the inclusive setting, regarding acceptance of students with disabilities. Implications for teacher preparation programs are discussed.