Author : Johanna L. Van der Hulst
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (243 download)
Book Synopsis Teacher Beliefs and Value Orientations of Physical Education Teachers in Adventure Education by : Johanna L. Van der Hulst
Download or read book Teacher Beliefs and Value Orientations of Physical Education Teachers in Adventure Education written by Johanna L. Van der Hulst and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Value orientations and teacher beliefs are influential factors in the decisions teachers make about curriculum and pedagogy in physical education. This qualitative study was conducted to investigate the beliefs of 3 female physical educators who taught adventure education at a public high school. The value orientations, teacher beliefs, and influential factors that shaped the beliefs of these teachers were studied through site observations, Revised Value Orientation Inventory (VOI-2), and interviews. The teachers showed a high affinity for the ecological integration and self-actualization value orientations. Both value orientations show strong parallels with the goals of adventure education to promote personal growth through the development of inter and intrapersonal skills. Teachers believed that adventure education was an excellent medium to meet student needs and interests and teach life skills directed toward self-realization of optimal wellness. While prior experiences played an important role in the development of teacher beliefs, the current supportive professional environment provided a rich context in which teacher beliefs were continuously reconfirmed.