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- Title
Including an Adventure Education Training Program in Physical Education Teacher Education Programs.
- Authors
González-Rivas, Ramon Alfonso; Núñez Enriquez, Oscar; Marttinen, Risto; Baena-Extremera, Antonio; Zueck-Enríquez, María del Carmen; Gastélum-Cuadras, Gabriel
- Abstract
Introduction: Different international guidelines indicate the need for improving educational procedures. This study aims to contribute to the professional development training program of higher education professors from a Physical Education Teacher Education degree in México. Methodology: This qualitative study used a participatory action research design through four cycles: (a) diagnosis; (b) elaboration of the action plan; (c) implementation and evaluation; and (d) feedback. The participants were the professor, six experts, and 17 students. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with students and the professor, the analysis of the class syllabus, and nonparticipatory observations. Findings: The importance of carrying out a diagnostic cycle allowed us to identify the specific needs of the class. Similarly, the model of development and evaluation of academic competencies (M-DECA) allowed the professor to develop specific pedagogical and disciplinary competencies from the training program. Conclusion: A continuous professional development training program for university professors in pedagogical and disciplinary strategies generates better learning results. The inclusion of innovative content in the class syllabus was also crucial.
- Subjects
CAREER development; PHYSICAL education teachers; TEACHING methods; ADVENTURE education; OUTCOME-based education
- Publication
Journal of Experiential Education, 2024, Vol 47, Issue 3, p358
- ISSN
1053-8259
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/10538259231200583