Analysis of teaching experience in Physical Education classes during COVID-19 confinement in Mexico
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v42i0.86242Keywords:
Physical education, COVID-19, Teacher performance, Learning evaluation, Virtual educationAbstract
The aim of this research was to analyze the teaching experience of Physical Education teachers in their classes during COVID-19 confinement in Mexico. This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study with a mixed approach; participants were 79 Physical Education teachers at public elementary schools, in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico; 52 males and 27 females (Mage = 40.3, SD = 8.2); With teaching experiences (Myears = 14.1, SD = 7.6), 12.7% at preschool level, 83.5% at primary, 3.8% at secondary, 60.8% in schools located in urban areas, and 39.2% in rural areas. The variables of didactic strategies, learning assessment, teacher resilience, effects of COVID-19 confinement on the students, and training required by teachers were analyzed; For this purpose, an ad hoc instrument was designed and applied, which consists of 13 items. The results indicated that most teachers used the flipped classroom methodology and taught virtual classes, the evaluation was complex and challenging, however, they developed attitudes and values of tolerance and empathy, as well as skills in ICT, they were also able to identify the possibilities of psychological problems appeared in their students, some teachers mentioned the need for training in pedagogy, ICT and recommendations for action when returning to face-to-face classes. It was concluded that Physical Education teachers are faced with various challenges in their class; however, teachers’ resilience manifested with patience, empathy, and the development of ICT skills allowed them to carry out their work.
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