Serving PE teachers' views on the interface of primary and secondary school PE in Hong Kong

Serving PE teachers' views on the interface of primary and secondary school PE in Hong Kong

• Li, Chung The Hong Kong Institute of Education
• Cruz, Alberto The Hong Kong Institute of Education
• Kam, Wai Keung Kevin The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Asian Journal of Physical Education & Recreation, 18(2), 14-23, 2012

Hong Kong Baptist University

2012

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GH Sport Science, Health & Welfare
• M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  • MG Identities, Attitudes & Opinion of Educational Workers

PE Teachers Curriculum Interface Transfer Physical Education

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education
• Secondary Education

This study explored the views of 296 serving physical education (PE) teachers concerning the interface of secondary and primary school PE in Hong Kong. Attached to the interpretive research perspective, questionnaire and follow-up telephone interviews were adopted for soliciting their views on the importance, measures taken and suggestions for improvement. The findings indicated that over 91% of serving PE teachers acknowledged the importance of interface for facilitating pupils' learning. Similar articulations with the functions and content of school PE that facilitated the interface were found. Although 21% of them claimed that they had taken some measures for enhancing curricular interface, most of them were not systematic and well-planned. Thus, most PE teachers looked forward to a standardized curriculum stipulated by the Education Bureau as to ensure the effectiveness of the interface. The study suggests reinforcing teachers' awareness of the interface of PE; considering the inclusion of PE in the internal school assessment for the Secondary School Places Allocation System and strengthening the interface from system, school and classroom levels. Consequently, it would enhance the learning and teaching in physical education.
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