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ERIC Number: EJ1318282
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Oct
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0273-5024
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An Actor-Oriented Perspective on Implementing a Pedagogical Innovation in a Cycling Unit
Vasily, Andy; Fletcher, Tim; Gleddie, Doug; Chróinín, Déirdre Ní
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v40 n4 p652-661 Oct 2021
Purpose: The purpose of this research was to use an actor-oriented perspective to analyze one teacher's implementation of the Meaningful Physical Education approach in one Grade 5 classroom in Saudi Arabia. Method: A single case study design was used, with the case being defined as Andy and his teaching of a cycling unit to one Grade 5 class. Data consisted of blog posts, tweets, and semistructured interviews. Results: Andy identified several spheres of influence on implementation, including his personal philosophy, students, co-teachers, and several organizational/environmental characteristics of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) School, as well as important attributes of the innovation that supported implementation. Discussion/Conclusion: An actor-oriented perspective offered insight into a teacher's insider perspective of a pedagogical innovation, which enabled understanding of how he made sense of Meaningful Physical Education and used those ideas to guide planning, instructional, and assessment decisions in the cycling unit.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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