Date of Award
5-2-2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Physical Education, MSE
First Advisor
Lance Bryant
Committee Members
Andy Mooneyhan; Jim Stillwell; Tom Adams
Call Number
LD 251 .A566t 2011 N37
Abstract
Understanding the preservice teachers' (PST) perceptions of their final field experience (FFE) could prove insightful for physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the PSTs' view of their FFE to determine any possible areas of uncertainty or apprehension, thus allowing for the most beneficial and positive experience. Participants were 8 undergraduate PSTs entering their FFE. Data were collected through (a) quantitative methods with a 15-item questionnaire and (b) qualitative methods with person to person interviews. Also weekly journal entries were collected. Results indicated an increase of confidence in areas of content knowledge, rapport with students and maintaining high-quality socialization with faculty, but indicated a decline in their perceptions of preparation and managing the classroom. Dominant themes from the interview and journal data indicate: (a) initial concerns regarding classroom management and discipline that continued throughout the experience, however, confidence in handling situations increased, (b) time management and age appropriateness of lessons was a concern, (c) overall confidence in abilities increased, and (d) confidence in meeting requirements were initially high but decreased during the FFE.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Nichols, Brandi, "Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of a Final Field Experience" (2011). Student Theses and Dissertations. 923.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/923
