PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC

ABSTRACT This paper reports on a study that investigated the experiences of 25 physical education (PE) teachers from public and private schools in Angeles City, Philippines, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that many PE teachers encountered various challenges and were hesitant and unconfident about teaching PE during the pandemic. Additionally, many PE teachers were given non-teaching assignments and responsibilities, which added to their workload. The study highlights the importance of equipping teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to the new teaching and learning modalities during the pandemic and providing support for PE teachers during this challenging time. The paper concludes by suggesting that future research could investigate the specific strategies and approaches that have been most effective in helping PE teachers overcome the challenges they face in teaching during the pandemic and the long-term effects of the pandemic on the teaching and learning of physical education.

摘要 本研究针对菲律宾安吉利斯市25名公立与私立学校的体育教育（PE）教师在新冠疫情（COVID-19）期间的教学经历展开调研。研究发现，多数体育教育教师在疫情期间遭遇各类挑战，且对开展体育教学工作心存犹豫、缺乏自信。此外，不少体育教育教师还被指派了非教学类任务与职责，进一步加重了其工作负担。本研究强调，应为教师配备适配疫情期间新型教与学模式所需的技能与知识，并在这段艰难时期为体育教育教师提供必要支持。本文最后提出，未来可开展相关研究，探究能最有效帮助体育教育教师克服疫情期间教学挑战的具体策略与方法，以及疫情对体育教育教学产生的长期影响。