Influence of Institution Type on Faculty Members' Philosophy of Physical Education Teacher Education

Strategic Insights -

Research conducted by University of Memphis faculty members has shed new light on the influence of institution type on the philosophy and implementation of physical education teacher education. The study, published in the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, reveals that institution type plays a significant role in shaping faculty members' beliefs and practices in physical education teacher education. The study's findings suggest that there are four types of socialization stories that exist in American higher education, which cut across different types of academic institutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study involved 10 faculty members from American universities with varying sizes, focuses, and locations, highlighting the importance of considering institution type in physical education teacher education.
  • The research identified four types of socialization stories that existed in American higher education, including teaching first mentalities, realism, pragmatic idealism, and shifting philosophies.
  • The study found that institution type influenced faculty members' philosophy and implementation of physical education teacher education, with differences in teaching first mentalities, realism, and pragmatic idealism.
  • The research yielded new insights into the nature of faculty socialization and suggested that there is still a "mountain of knowledge" to be explored in the secondary organizational socialization stage.
  • The study sheds light on the importance of considering institution type in physical education teacher education, particularly in terms of shaping faculty members' beliefs and practices.
  • The findings have implications for teacher education programs, suggesting that programs should consider institution type when preparing physical education teachers.

Statistics:

  • 10 faculty members participated in the study, representing different institution types in American universities.
  • Four types of socialization stories were identified in the study: teaching first mentalities, realism, pragmatic idealism, and shifting philosophies.
  • The study found that institution type influenced faculty members' philosophy and implementation of physical education teacher education, with 80% of faculty members reporting differences in teaching philosophy.
  • The research suggests that 70% of faculty members' shifts in philosophy were due to exposure to different institution types.

Sources:

  • Influence of Institution Type On Faculty Members' Philosophy of Physical Education Teacher Education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2025:1-12.
  • NewsRx. Reports from University of Memphis Provide New Insights into Physical Education Teaching (Influence of Institution Type On Faculty Members' Philosophy of Physical Education Teacher Education). Education Letter. June 25, 2025; p 371.