In the Beginning: The Induction of Physical Educators

Cognitive coaching : the impact on teacher candidates' teacher efficacy.

“…Researchers have identified the following obstacles encountered by physical education teachers: (a) a lack of respect of physical educators and their content by administrators, faculty/staff, parents, and students; (b) a lack of accountability for student learning; (c) fewer colleagues and opportunities available for collaboration; and (d) a lack of resources and space (Earls, 1981;Evans & Davis, 1988;Griffin, 1985;Jackson, 1968;McCormack & Thomas, 2003b;Marso & Pigge, 1987;O'Sullivan, 1989;Odell, 1986;Placek, 1983;Ryan et al, 1980;Smyth, 1992;Sparkes et al, 1990Sparkes et al, , 1993Stroot et al, 1993;Templin, 1998aTemplin, , 1989Zajorik, 1980).…”

“…(Earls, 1981;Evans & Davis, 1988;Griffin, 1985;Jackson, 1968;McCormack & Thomas, 2003b;O'Sullivan, 1989;Placek, 1983;Smyth, 1992;Sparkes et al, 1990Sparkes et al, , 1993Stroot et al, 1993;Templin, 1998aTemplin, , 1989Zajorik, 1980). The emotional aspect concerning teachers' decisions to leave or remain in the profession cannot be ignored (Banville & Rikard, 2009).…”

“…Mentoring for beginning teachers and teacher candidates has been cited as the most beneficial form of professional development and helped decrease feelings of isolation, increase confidence and self-esteem, and improve problem-solving skills (Carter & Francis, 2001;Franke & Dahlgren, 1996;Marable & Raimondi, 2007; early in their professional careers. Obstacles faced by beginning physical education teachers include (a) lack of respect and status for the content area, (b) lack of accountability for student learning, and (c) lack of resources (Earls, 1981;Evans & Davis, 1988;Griffin, 1985;Jackson, 1968;McCormack & Thomas, 2003b;O'Sullivan, 1989;Placek, 1983;Sparkes, Templin, & Schempp, 1993;Smyth, 1992;Sparkes, Templin, & Schempp, 1990Stroot, Faucette, & Schwager, 1993;Templin, 1998aTemplin, , 1989Zajorik, 1980). Martin, McCaughtry, Kulinna, and Cothran (2009) stated physical education teachers who have high teacher efficacy can overcome obstacles in the school setting.…”

“…Lack of respect and resources are unique struggles physical educators face during their early professional careers (Earls, 1981;Evans & Davis, 1988;Griffin, 1985;Jackson, 1968;McCormack & Thomas, 2003b;O'Sullivan, 1989;Placek, 1983;Smyth, 1992;Sparkes et al, 1990Sparkes et al, , 1993Stroot et al, 1993;Templin, 1998aTemplin, , 1989Zajorik, 1980) and using appropriate measures (Finney and Shaw, 2003), for collecting data concerning self-efficacy, specifically physical education teacher efficacy, will help researchers determine appropriate methods for increasing efficacy among teachers.…”

“…From lack of respect, perceived lower status of the content area, to lack of accountability for student learning and resources (Earls, 1981;Evans & Davis, 1988;Griffin, 1985;Jackson, 1968;McCormack & Thomas, 2003b;O'Sullivan, 1989;Placek, 1983;Smyth, 1992;Sparkes et. al., 1990Stroot, Faucette, & Schwager, 1993;Templin, 1998aTemplin, , 1989Zajorik, 1980), physical education teachers potentially face challenging potentially teaching experiences. Although , stated physical education teachers who have high teacher efficacy can overcome obstacles in the school setting, few studies have addressed the impact of mentoring on physical education teacher candidates Tannehill & Coffin, 2000).…”