Teacher Characteristics KNR 364

What does it mean to teach? What do you need to know and be able to do in order to be an effective teacher? What does a typical day look like – What kinds of responsibilities will you have? At the elementary level? At the secondary level?

What does it mean to teach ….Physical Education? What is your content? What does it mean to be a professional educator? What should you accomplish in a PE class?

Subjective Warrant Definition: What is your subjective warrant? What is the public’s subjective warrant? Gym teacher vs. Physical educator?

Hodges Kulinna, P. , Silverman, S. & Keating, X. (2000) Hodges Kulinna, P., Silverman, S. & Keating, X. (2000). Relationship Between Teachers’ Belief Systems and Actions Toward Teaching Physical Activity and Fitness. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education,19, 206-221 What was the purpose? Who participated? What was their content (4 domains)?

Hodges Kulinna, P. , Silverman, S. & Keating, X. (2000) Hodges Kulinna, P., Silverman, S. & Keating, X. (2000). Relationship Between Teachers’ Belief Systems and Actions Toward Teaching Physical Activity and Fitness. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education,19, 206-221 RESULTS What did they find out? What was the relationship between teachers’ belief systems and their teaching behaviors? DISCUSSION How might the teachers’ context have affected their behaviors?

Something to Think About… Were these participants Lifers or Troupers? What was their subjective warrant?