Teacher-trainees attitudes towards physical education in Kenya
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Date
2011-10-21
Authors
Rintaugu, E.G.
Mwisukha, A.
Wanderi, P. M.
Bailasha, N. K.
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Publisher
Academic Journals
Abstract
This study investigates the attitudes of teacher trainees towards physical education (PE). It was
hypothesised that teacher-trainees have negative attitudes towards PE. A total of 132 teacher trainees
were randomly selected from a teacher Training College in Kenya completed a questionnaire adapted
from Wear’s attitude scale with equivalent forms. Statistical analysis includes frequencies and the Chi
square (X2) method which was used to test the hypothesis. A probability level of 0.05 or less was taken
to indicate statistical significance. Findings showed that teacher trainees have positive attitudes
towards PE, with non significant gender differences. It is recommended that conducive teaching and
learning environment as well as resources should be provided for effective teaching of PE in
educational institutions and that PE should be made an examinable subject in Kenyan secondary
schools. This will facilitate compliance to statutory requirements and promote the status of PE in
Kenyan education system
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DOI: xxxxxxxxxx
Keywords
Attitudes, gender differences, misconceptions, teacher-trainers
Citation
Educational Research and Reviews Vol. x(1xx), pp. xxxx-xxxx, xx xxxx, 2012