TO EVALUATE THE TEACHERS PERCEPTIONS TO THE BARRIERS OF INCLUSION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN A WELSH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Author
Brookes-Parry, Maxwell
Date
2013Type
Dissertation
Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Inclusion of all pupils in Physical Education (PE) is something that is understood by
many researchers as impossible. This study aimed to look at possible barriers to
inclusion in PE by conducting a series of interviews based in a school in Wales. Due
to the recent 2008 change to the national curriculum, and the newly added
Entitlement section, inclusion within schools in Wales is a current hot topic and
recent initiatives such as the 5 x 60 programme have been implemented with the
intention to include all pupils.
The objectives of the study included establishing and understanding the concepts of
inclusion, identifying possible barriers to inclusion and further providing possible
solutions or ways of preventing the recognised barriers. Initial observations took
place alongside a review of current literature in order to identify themes. These
themes later provided a framework for a series of interview questions to be based
around and the interview guide was sent to all participants who were later
interviewed on the school grounds. The findings of the study identified barriers which
included: subject status; a negative attitude from pupils towards PE; incorrectly
managed teaching assistants; the failure of the 5 x 60 initiative to include/appeal to
all pupils; and the inability to maximise all facilities. Analysis of the data allowed for
comparisons to be drawn between previous literature and the findings of the study,
newly found data was also examined further and possible solutions to barriers were
presented. Other findings of the study included how crucial re-branding was in PE
and that some of the older, more experienced teachers struggled to change their
methods of teaching when it could be potentially needed.
As the study was based in only one school in Wales, the results cannot be
generalised however they can provide an insight into the possible barriers to
inclusion in PE in Wales. Possible avenues for future research in the subject area
based on the findings could include the measurability of the 5 x 60 programme and
reasons as to why pupils still perceive it to be for the more able and talented only.
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