The Conforming, The Innovating and The Connecting Teacher: a qualitative study of why teachers in lower secondary school adopt physically active learning

Lerum, Ø and Tjomsland, H and Leirhaug, PE and Mckenna, J and Quarmby, T and Bartholomew, J and Jenssen, ES and Daly-Smith, A and Resaland, GK (2021) The Conforming, The Innovating and The Connecting Teacher: a qualitative study of why teachers in lower secondary school adopt physically active learning. Teaching and Teacher Education. ISSN 0742-051X DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2021.103434

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This paper explores why teachers adopt physically active learning (PAL). Data were collected through ‘go-alongs’ supplemented by individual interviews with 13 teachers in seven Norwegian lower secondary schools. Data were then analysed thematically. Results indicated that as well as to enhance their teaching and pupils’ learning, teachers adopt PAL to adhere to school policy (The Conforming Teacher), to be an innovative educator (The Innovating Teacher), and, because it matches past positive personal experiences (The Connecting Teacher). The findings can be used to shape PAL teacher training programs to increase the likelihood of adoption.

Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2021.103434
Status:	Published
Refereed:	Yes
Publisher:	Elsevier
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Education, 1301 Education Systems, 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy, 1303 Specialist Studies in Education,
Depositing User (symplectic)	Deposited by Quarmby, Tom
Date Deposited:	08 Jul 2021 13:50
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2024 11:51
Item Type:	Article

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