Narrative Inquiry on the Socialization Process of a Physical Education Substitute Teacher

• Main Authors: Chuang, Cheng-Ping, 莊正平
• Other Authors: Chang, Ching-Wei
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/69806330618119431812

碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 體育學系 === 103 === This study was aimed to understand the multi-faceted experiences of physical education substitute teachers, and to glean insight into the issue by exploring the effects of socialization. Data collection for the study was conducted through in-depth interviews with a physical education substitute teachers with the aim of recording his experience of socialization as he relocated from school to school. His experience was compiled, presented and explained through narrative. The single participant in the study was a male physical education teacher with 6 years of experience. Based on literature review on the topic, the socialization experience of physical education teachers was categorized in three phases consisting of acculturation, professional socialization and organizational socialization. Conclusions derived from this study including: I. The influences and impacts to teachers' personal growth by their experiences in the acculturation phase and from other key figures in their careers. II. The effects of teachers' experiences in the professional socialization phase and the perceptions and expectations they hold towards their role as teachers. The values they aspired to as educators and how they were affected by the culture of athleticism that placed great emphasis on internships and seniority. III. The factors determining teachers' experiences in the organizational socialization phase were influenced by their individual professional competencies and ability to adjust to different academic goals and cultural atmospheres. Recommendations were also made at the end of the conclusions.