In physical education teacher education (PETE), rich descriptions of pedagogical processes for translating theory into practice, or of pedagogical approaches informed by sound theory, are limited. These descriptions are even more uncommon when both processes and approaches are informed by an integration of conflicting theories. This article provides one example to challenge narrow conceptions of behaviour analytic approaches of teaching and learning about teaching and pedagogical content knowledge, through a pedagogical approach built based on an integration of conflicting paradigms. It should be seen as both inspiration and encouragement for teacher educators for designing pedagogical approaches informed by established or emerging theories and share those rich journeys with the PETE community.
Castro-García, M., & Calderón, A. (2025). Teaching and learning about teaching physical education: exploring one way of translating conflicting theories into transformative practice. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2025.25077
Antonio Calderón is an Associate Professor and the Course Director of the PME Physical Education, UL.
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