Understanding Primary Physical Education
Understanding Primary Physical Education by Gerald Griggs, published by Routledge in December 2014, offers a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical, social, and historical contexts of physical education at the primary and elementary levels. This 159-page book presents a detailed examination of the development of physical education teaching, drawing on significant research from educational and sociological literature to enhance the effectiveness of practitioners in the field.
Readers will find that this book encourages a critical understanding of policy, process, and practice in primary physical education, moving beyond basic teaching methods. By connecting everyday documents and issues to a broader educational landscape, it challenges common assumptions and promotes thoughtful teaching practices. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students, trainee teachers, and researchers engaged in degree-level courses related to physical education.
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In order to become a more effective practitioner every teacher needs to have a sound understanding of the theoretical, social and historical context in which their work takes place. Understanding Primary Physical Education goes further than any other textbook in exploring the development of physical education teaching at the primary and elementary level, drawing together important research from across the educational and sociological literature.
The book goes beyond everyday teaching practice at an operational level to encourage students, trainee teachers and researchers to develop a critical understanding of policy, process and practice in primary physical education. By rooting everyday documents and everyday issues in a broader, connected educational and developmental landscape, this book challenges casual assumptions and encourages a better, more thoughtful teaching practice. It is an essential companion for any degree level course in primary physical education.
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