Research Impact: This paper explores the role of teacher agency in one teacher’s enactment of a new school subject (Leaving Certificate Physical Education). The paper presents three teaching episodes whereby the process of achieving […]
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Publication: An integrated blended learning approach for PE teacher education programmes
Research Impact: When introducing blended learning in a (physical education) teacher education programme, we suggest designing an aligned and integrated approach structured in blocks, where all instructional components are interconnected and informing each other, enhancing […]
Publication: Transcultural impact of learning to teach sport education on preservice teachers’ perceived teaching competence, autonomy, and academic motivation.
Research Impact: A quasi-experimental pre- and post-test mixed-methods design was followed, with a total of 163 preservice teachers from three different countries (Spain Chile and Mexico) to compare the impact of the experience of learning […]
Publication: Teaching recommendations for a safe and responsible physical education in the new normal
Research Impact: This is a report that has been created by the Teaching Physical Education advisory group of the Spanish Council of Physical Education (COLEF). It defines basic pedagogical, health and safety orientations for physical […]
Publication: Exploring primary pre-service teachers’ use of ‘assessment for learning’ while teaching primary P.E. during school placement
Research Impact: Despite the consensus regarding the value of school placement experiences for primary pre-service teachers (PSTs) in teacher education programmes, challenges remain in PSTs’ ability to transfer the knowledge gained on assessment for learning […]
Publication: Self-made materials to teach athletics in physical education
Research Impact: As supported by relevant publications, the self-made materials pedagogical approach encourages student participation, cooperative learning and inclusive practices in physical education. It can promote cross-curricular learning and value-based education. This article aims to […]
Do Something Great ! Antonio Calderon
Online application for the Professional Master of Education is open. Review of applicants already began for a September 2020 intake and will continue only until spaces are filled. The PME is a two-year full-time initial […]
New Book Chapter: Can I teach what I want? Teacher autonomy in enacting a physical education curriculum.
Research impact: Pre-service teachers’ beliefs act as a filter during teacher education. Therefore, it is critical they are provided with opportunities during teacher education to develop awareness of their beliefs and with opportunities to […]
Book Chapter: Deep learning and academic achievement after a constructivist educational experience in higher education
Research impact: The objective was to verify whether two constructivist teaching and learning approaches facilitated the adoption of a deep learning approach and the increase of academic achievement of physical education pre-service teachers. Modelling as […]
Publication: Conceptualising examinable physical education in the Irish context: Leaving Certificate Physical Education
Research Impact Summary: This paper explores the construction of the Leaving Certificate Physical Education (LCPE) specification and specifically, the influence of roles and power-ratios within the group (Physical Education Development Group – PEDG) responsible for such […]
