Teachers' perceptions of in-service teacher training to support curriculum change in physical education: The Hong Kong experience

Teachers' perceptions of in-service teacher training to support curriculum change in physical education: The Hong Kong experience

• Ha, Amy S. C. Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Lee, John C. K. Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Chan, Daniel W. K. Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Sum, Raymond K. W. Chinese University of Hong Kong

Sport, Education and Society, 9(3), 421-438, 2004

Routledge

2004

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GH Sport Science, Health & Welfare
• M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  • MA Professional Education for Teachers

Teachers -- Training of Curriculum Change Education -- Curricula Curriculum Planning Physical Education & Training Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education

The purpose of this study was to evaluate, the effectiveness of an in-service training program and understand teachers' receptivity to curriculum change in physical education. A total of 183 primary school teachers were recruited as participants on a voluntary basis. They were asked to respond to a questionnaire about their receptivity to changes in the current physical education curriculum as well as their views on, the effectiveness of a teacher development program that was organized by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The results showed that the participant fell that in-service training was needed to equip them to implement a physical education program in line with the curriculum reform. The in-service training program was deemed to be practical and effective, bringing about good communication among school teachers, educational experts, and government curriculum officers. In terms of their receptivity to curriculum change, the participants generally had positive attitudes to the innovation and showed further support for the change after attending the program. The role of the principal and the need for school support for the reform are discussed in the concluding section.
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• English

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• 10.1080/13573320412331302467

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2010-09-27