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Atencio, Matthew; Tan, Yuen Sze Michelle – Curriculum Journal, 2016
The study featured in this paper investigates pre- and in-service Physical Education (PE) teachers' diverse views of OE (Outdoor Education) against the backdrop of numerous curricular changes underpinning Singaporean education. We highlight the potential challenges Singaporean schools and teachers may face in implementing the newly formalized OE…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Student Attitudes
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Atencio, Matthew; Tan, Yuen Sze Michelle; Ho, Susanna; Ching, Chew Ting – European Physical Education Review, 2015
This paper explores pre-service PE teachers' conceptions of outdoor education (OE) in Singapore. Survey questionnaires were administered to 120 pre-service teachers; 14 teachers participated in follow-up semi-structured interviews. The findings indicate that OE is predominantly situated within the outdoor camp environment. Pre-service teachers…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Outdoor Education
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Elliot, Dely L.; Atencio, Matthew; Campbell, Theresa; Jess, Mike – Sport, Education and Society, 2013
Morgan and Hansen suggest that further research is needed to explore how non-specialist primary teachers approach and teach physical education (PE) based on their personal school PE backgrounds, teacher education experiences and ongoing professional development. This paper adopts Lawson's socialisation model, a theoretical framework subsequently…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Elementary School Teachers