Using Social Media within Physical Education Teacher Education
Overview & Synopsis
This article reports on a project investigating the use of social media within physical education teacher education (PETE). It specifically describes how a professional Facebook group was set up and used by PETE students in one university in England and another in the United States. The article outlines some of the professional topics the respective student teachers discussed and shares some of their reactions to the experience. The use of social media offers a forum for student teachers that aligns with contemporary thinking around informal professional learning and development.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Using Social Media within Physical Education Teacher Education |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Kinchin, Gary D., Bryant, Lance G. |
| Subject & Discipline | Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2015 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-265043 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |