Implementing Practice-Based Physical Education Teacher Education Pedagogies

DERVENT F., Ward P., Xie X., Tsuda E., Santiago J. A., Ko B., ...More

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, vol.96, no.3, pp.27-34, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 96 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/07303084.2024.2444585
  • Journal Name: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Performing Arts Periodicals Database, Public Affairs Index, SportDiscus, DIALNET
  • Page Numbers: pp.27-34
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This article addresses a key theory-practice gap in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs that can lead to the inadequate preparation of teachers for the realities they will face in schools. To improve the relevance of traditional PETE programs, the essential elements of implementing practice-based teacher education pedagogies are presented. The article provides readers with pedagogies that focus on the authentic practices in teacher education designed to train preservice teachers to learn from their teaching, as well as to understand the nuances of teaching in varied contexts.