An Examination of Chinese Physical Education Teachers' Teaching Efficacy and Technology Self-Efficacy at the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2024
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine teaching and technology status of physical education (PE) teachers under the ongoing influence of COVID-19. A total of 1,005 in-service PE teachers completed the Physical Education Teaching Efficacy Scale (PETES) and Educator Technology Self-Efficacy Survey (ETS-ES) electronically to measure current teaching efficacy and perceived technology self-efficacy. The findings revealed that the teachers' overall PE teaching efficacy level was high (8.08 +/- 1.27) whereas, technological self-efficacy was at a moderate level (3.45 +/- 0.44). Meanwhile, Efficacy for Using Technology significantly and positively predicted Technology Self-Efficacy (p < .001). In conclusion, Chinese in-service PE teachers in primary and secondary schools exhibited a high level of competence in PE teaching. However, their proficiency in utilizing technology for educational purposes needed improvement. While these educators possessed fundamental online teaching skills, they often encountered challenges in adapting to technology-enhanced teaching methods. Education and training institutions should improve their existing curriculum, and schools need to continue to develop and train in-service teachers.
Keywords
primary and secondary school, in-service physical education teachers, TPACK, self-efficacy theory
Divisions
1234
Publication Title
SAGE Open
Volume
14
Issue
2
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publisher Location
2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA