An online PETE course on intercultural education for pre-service physical education teachers: A non-randomized controlled trial. (January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Papageorgiou, Eleftheria; Krommidas, Charalampos; Digelidis, Nikolaos; Moustakas, Louis; Papaioannou, Athanasios G.
• Is Part Of: Teaching and teacher education. Volume 121(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-01
• Subjects: Controlled trial -- Online course -- Intercultural education -- Pre-service PE teachers -- Intercultural competence; Teaching -- Periodicals; Teachers -- Training of -- Periodicals; Enseignement -- Périodiques; Enseignants -- Formation -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 371.10205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2022.103920
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-051X

Abstract

Abstract: Multicultural societies require educators' intercultural competence. This trial examined if attitudes and perceived competences of pre-service Physical Education (PE) teachers could be improved by an online, teacher education course structured upon the findings of the intercultural education through physical activity, coaching, and training (EDU:PACT) project. Following individual preferences, participants ( N = 129) were allocated to this course or control condition of the usual University curriculum. The intervention vs. control group scored better in outcomes of skills, knowledge, and one attitude dimension post-intervention. This teacher education course may effectively train pre-service PE teachers on intercultural education.