The intent of this study was two-fold. The first purpose was to apply Van
Manen's model to specific strategies (i.e., written assignments) and supervisory practices
(i.e., interviews) to examine levels of reflectivity demonstrated and if there were any
changes in the reflectivity of student teachers throughout a student teaching period. The
second purpose was to assess the applicability of Van Manen's model to a preservice
physical education setting. Five physical education majors enrolled in a student teaching
experience volunteered to participate. Five weekly web-based written assignments were
selected and analyzed using Van Manen's model of reflection. In addition, two
interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and subjected to thematic analysis techniques.
Using Naturalistic Inquiry as a method of analysis suggests that utilizing supervisory
approaches, written assignments, and reflective teaching can foster important changes in
reflectivity levels which encourage reflective thinking in physical education student
teachers. Increased levels of sophistication among the participants as the semester
progressed were noted and may be attributed to a developmental effect similar to Fuller's
Concerns Theory. The results also support Pultorak's (1993) assertion that students can increase reflective thinking when fostered and encouraged in preservice programs. This
study combines available resources (i.e., technology, supervisors) with Van Manen's
model to assess reflectivity levels in a physical education setting. Findings indicate that
Van Manen's model can be used objectively in a physical education setting and can be
utilized in applying a quantitative measure to qualitative responses.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:tamu.edu/oai:repository.tamu.edu:1969.1/4373 |
| Date | 30 October 2006 |
| Creators | Ballard, Kristy Kay |
| Contributors | McBride, Ron |
| Publisher | Texas A&M University |
| Source Sets | Texas A and M University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Book, Thesis, Electronic Dissertation, text |
| Format | 384556 bytes, electronic, application/pdf, born digital |
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