EXPLORING ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING WITHIN SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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Richards, Sarah
Date
2015Type
Thesis
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Assessment for Learning is a powerful tool used for raising pupils’ achievement
within schools. Physical Education (PE) is a practical subject and unlike other
subjects, do not carry out class examinations at the end of the school year. As a
result PE teachers rely on Assessment for Learning (AfL) and Formative
Assessment (FA) to ensure levels provided to pupils are accurate. This study sought
to ascertain the perceptions of PE teachers of different age, gender and experience.
The study adopted a qualitative design and an inductive content analysis. Semistructured
interviews and lesson observations took place with three PE teachers to
gather all findings. Three research questions addressed the different areas of FA
used by the teachers, how they process these areas and the influences that could
influence how these areas are delivered. The interviews highlighted three key
themes: (1) the importance of Assessment for Learning to Physical Education, (2)
the characteristics of delivering effective formative assessment and (3) assessing
within physical education in comparison to other subjects. To conclude, studies
assimilating AfL within PE has yet to be undertaken in great detail. Therefore, this
research study aims to gain a deeper understanding of Assessment for Learning
within PE.
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