An interventional study with the Maldives generalist teachers in primary school physical education: An application of self-determination theory.

ABSTRACT: In Maldives' primary schools, physical education (PE) is mainly taught by generalist classroom teachers who often lack knowledge and confidence to teach PE. Also, PE programs in primary schools are affected by a perceived lack of infrastructure, resources and equipment. Children in primary schools are allocated one 35 minute period of PE per week. Researchers have previously investigated interventions implemented by specialist PE teachers to enhance the motivation of secondary school students in PE classes. However, limited research has been conducted with generalist teachers' implementing PE intervention with primary school children. In this study we applied self-determination theory to investigate the effects of a professional learning program and an associated resource support package,

SUBMITTER: Abdulla A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9075671 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature