The Impact of Competitive Sports on Students Character Education: An Action Research Approach

• Main Authors: Chiu-Hsia Lin, 林秋霞
• Other Authors: Te-King Chien
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/a4s8pt

碩士 === 國立虎尾科技大學 === 資訊管理研究所 === 102 === Character education is constantly been impacted amid growing global competitions and rapid environmental changes. Therefore, it is necessary to provide students with appropriate education on positive value and execution ability to build a firm character during the process of learning. The current research utilized three research methods, namely literature review, the action research approach, and the qualitative interview. Relevant researches on students participating in competitive sports and its impact on character education have been reviewed. Furthermore, the action research approach has been applied and questionnaires were distributed to students during class activities. Students’ performances were observed and recorded for analytical purposes. In addition, qualitative interviews were conducted to confirm the findings of the current research and provide useful reference for academic scholars and teaching practitioners. The impact of competitive sports on students’ character education was analyzed in the current study. The difficulties and problems teachers had encountered in character education were also identified during the research process. The findings of the current study, along with the abovementioned difficulties and problems identified can provide useful reference for general education teachers or physical education teachers while they are carrying out character education.