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The Complexity of the Classroom. KNR 364. Graber’s Conceptual Model. Teaching and Learning processes. Teacher and Student variables One variable to explore – what’s happening in the gym?. A Definition: .
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The Complexity of the Classroom KNR 364
Graber’s Conceptual Model • Teaching and Learning processes. • Teacher and Student variables • One variable to explore – what’s happening in the gym?
A Definition: • Ecology of the Gym: a paradigm to explain how teachers and learners negotiate the learning environment.
What does the research say? Henninger, M. (2007). Lifers and Troupers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 26, 125-144. • Why study urban physical educators? • Do you want to be in an urban setting? Why or why not? • What is efficacy? Why study it? • Do you know any Lifers? Troupers? • How’s your PTE? Can you improve it?
Henninger, 2007 • Purpose?
Hennnger, 2007 • Methods? • Qualitative: • Participants: • When:
Henninger, 2007 • Findings: • Responses to general workplace conditions, students, and administration • Lifers and Troupers
Henninger, 2007 • Discussion? • Sense of Personal Teaching Efficacy seemed to define these two groups • Findings support the focus of attention during early career professional development on fostering increased PTE • Findings support having PETE students and new teachers understand the complex nature of working in schools, working with students, and working with administration