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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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The Relationship between Wellness and Physical Activity Integration Coursework and Pre-Service Teachers' Self-Efficacy
Stapp, Alicia C.; Prior, Laura F.; Harmon, Catherine
Journal of Teacher Education and Educators, v8 n3 p247-264 2019
The impetus of teacher preparation coursework is to provide pre-service teachers with the skills and experiences necessary to transfer what they learn into practice. Thus, it is imperative to examine the perceived self-efficacy of pre-service teachers' upon completion of coursework. While most pre-service teachers prove confident in their ability to teach core content, their efficacy in teaching content beyond such subjects is nominal at best. As a content area greatly underrepresented within teacher preparation programs, this study examined the perceived self-efficacy of pre-service teachers regarding wellness and physical activity integration. Outcomes were measured through a self-reported survey. Results indicated higher levels of self-efficacy in all categories and statistically significant findings (p = 0.0012) in wellness and physical activity pedagogical content knowledge for students completing at least one wellness and physical activity endorsement course, compared to students who had not completed a course in wellness and physical activity integration.
Descriptors: Correlation, Physical Activity Level, Wellness, Self Efficacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teachers, Outcomes of Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Uludag University, Education Faculty, Department of Educational Sciences. Bursa, Turkey. e-mail: jtee.editor@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jtee.org; Web site: http://dergipark.gov.tr/jtee
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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