Preparing Physical Educators to Manage Teacher/Coach Role Conflict
Christopher Mellor, Karen Lux Gaudreault, Jayne M. Jenkins
Abstract
This article provides a brief overview of teacher/coach role conflict and possible implications if inappropriately managed. Following this, the authors provide suggestions on how to prepare pre-service teachers (PSTs) to manage this conflict by outlining coursework to be included in physical education teacher education programming and practical experiences designed to expose student teachers to the various socializing factors and the socio-politics of schools.
Topics & Concepts
CourseworkTeacher educationPhysical educationTeacher preparationPsychologyPedagogyPoliticsMathematics educationPolitical scienceLawPhysical Education and PedagogyInclusion and Disability in Education and SportSport Psychology and Performance