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Student's perceptions towards a games concept approach unit
Author
Loh, David Yew Meng
Supervisor
Fry, Joan Marian
McNeill, Michael C.
Abstract
This qualitative study investigated students' perceptions towards a Games Concept Approach (GCA) during a 7-lesson unit in Physical Education (PE). The analysis employed an interpretative framework, specifically, bellweather case sampling, to address two research questions: (a) What comparisons do students make between GCA unit and their prior PE experiences? and (b) What are students' perceptions towards a GCA unit?
Data collected through ongoing videography and interviews with the GCA teacher and 40 students captured the teacher's lesson reflections and the students' perceptions.
Findings indicated that students perceived GCA lessons positively during games play where they found it enjoyable and meaningful. On the other hand, students perceived GCA lessons negatively during direct teaching where they found it disruptive and similar to their other academic subjects. Several themes also evolved as a result of the data analysis: (1) Desire to play, (2) Teamwork (3) Learning Motor Skills and (4) Challenge. Suggestions are included for planning, teaching and structuring the PE curriculum in order to constitute the GCA as an effective model in Singapore schools.
Data collected through ongoing videography and interviews with the GCA teacher and 40 students captured the teacher's lesson reflections and the students' perceptions.
Findings indicated that students perceived GCA lessons positively during games play where they found it enjoyable and meaningful. On the other hand, students perceived GCA lessons negatively during direct teaching where they found it disruptive and similar to their other academic subjects. Several themes also evolved as a result of the data analysis: (1) Desire to play, (2) Teamwork (3) Learning Motor Skills and (4) Challenge. Suggestions are included for planning, teaching and structuring the PE curriculum in order to constitute the GCA as an effective model in Singapore schools.
Date Issued
2006
Call Number
GV443 Loh
Date Submitted
2006