Mackinney, R. (2025) Examining the use of verbal teacher feedback in physical education lessons. Education Sciences, 15 (5). pp. 1-14. ISSN 2227-7102
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Abstract
This study analysed the frequency and nature of verbal feedback given by physical education (PE) teachers in a secondary school, focusing on the influence of teacher gender, experience, and student learning stage. Eight PE teachers (four male, four female) were observed across 24 lessons, with each teacher observed three times. Feedback was systematically coded using a structured framework for evaluating coaching practises. The results revealed variations in feedback patterns based on teacher experience, gender, and student age. Female teachers provided more specific positive feedback (28%) compared to male teachers (23%). Younger, less experienced students received more corrective feedback (years 7 and 8: 18.7%; years 9 and 10: 12.7%), highlighting the importance of targeted instruction in early learning stages. Additionally, less experienced teachers used less corrective feedback (15%) than their more experienced counterparts (25.6%), suggesting a need for professional development in feedback strategies. These findings emphasise the role of tailored feedback in PE to optimise student learning and engagement.
Publication Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | This article belongs to the Special Issue Understanding the Professional Learning and Development of Physical Education Teachers and Sport Coaches. |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | feedback frequency, feedback types, gender effect, stage of learning, teacher experience |
Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV201 Physical education and training L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1501 Primary Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers and administrators |
Divisions: | Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Area > Physical Education Research Entities > Centre for Health and Allied Sport and Exercise Science Research (CHASER) |
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Depositing User: | Rachel Mackinney |
Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2025 09:49 |
Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2025 09:49 |
URI: | https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/8143 |