Effectiveness in Physical Education

Olga Vasiliadou & Vassiliki Derri

Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Hellas

Abstract

The purpose of the paper was the review of the literature on effectiveness in physical education. Meth- odologies that have been used in research on teaching effectiveness were the perfect teaching method, proc- ess-product and mediating-process designs, and ecology model. According to the current literature the effec- tive physical educator is enthusiastic, warm, fair, and able to observe and communicate, state objectives, check for cognitive understanding. The profile of effectiveness in physical education is compiled by stu- dents’ success, class time management, discipline and control, suitability of activities, appropriate teaching cues, supporting and safe learning environment, planning and assessment of students and teaching. It is concluded that the multidimensional assessment, based on ecology model, is the most proper approach for research on effectiveness.

Key words: effective teaching, teacher, effectiveness, physical education.