posted on 2021-06-03, 00:52authored byDavid Morley, T Banks, C Haslingden, B Kirk, S Parkinson, T Van Rossum, I Morley, A Maher
Our research used an innovative methodological approach by revisiting an original study conducted 15 years previously (Morley et al., 2005). A purposive sample of 31 secondary school teachers in the UK were interviewed to explore their perceptions of including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in mainstream secondary physical education (PE). All interviews were transcribed verbatim and texts analysed thematically. Findings suggest that, despite significant policy developments, little has changed in teachers’ perceptions of their ability to include pupils with SEND in PE and there remain significant challenges to them achieving this. Some exceptions were documented, most notably an increased and positively received focus on inclusion within PE initial teacher education. The article concludes with recommendations for future practice, particularly in terms of teacher education and professional development, as well as the need for effective dissemination of research findings to key stakeholders.
Funding
We would like to thank the Youth Sport Trust for contributing to the funding of this research.
History
Publication Date
2021-05-01
Journal
European Physical Education Review
Volume
27
Issue
2
Article Number
ARTN 1356336X20953872
Pagination
18p. (p. 401-418)
Publisher
SAGE Publishing
ISSN
0140-7708
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