Public Elementary School Teachers’ Learning in the Professional Development of Culturally Responsive Teaching in Physical Education for Japanese Language Learners (66235)

Session Information:

Thursday, January 5, 2023 (16:30)
Session: Poster
Room: 3F Hallway
Presentation Type:Poster Presentation

All presentation times are UTC-10 (Pacific/Honolulu)

This study explored Japanese elementary school teachers’ learning experiences in a professional development (PD) program in relation to culturally responsive teaching in physical education (PE) for Japanese language learner (JLL) children in public elementary schools. This study was used in andragogy that explains the learning experiences of teachers (Knowles, 1986). In andragogy theory, the PD program was developed through case studies and self-evaluation. The program was consisted of ten modules of sixty minutes per session. The modules include cultural awareness; diversity and inclusion; culturally relevant; cross-curriculum teaching of health and PE; parental involvement; and practical cases for problem-solving application. Participants were eight public elementary school teachers who taught PE that includes JLL children. Data sources included a demographic questionnaire, online focus group interviews, and online semi-structured individual interviews. Based on the constant comparative analysis, three themes were identified: (a) realization of the importance of early cultural knowledge readiness, (b) needs of the specific teaching materials, and (c) benefits of an online course in support of interaction with other in-service teachers. The findings indicated that all eight Japanese public elementary teachers experienced a wide range of physical, emotional, and social struggles when they respond to the cultural background of JLL children in PE class. This study suggested that PE has the potential to enrich teachers’ and children’s cultural awareness and mutual understanding as a tool to raise awareness of social justice and diversity.

Authors:
Yu Furuta, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Takahiro Sato, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Takafumi Tomura, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Cynthia S. Hall, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Hirotaka Kizuka, University of Tsukuba, Japan


About the Presenter(s)
Ms.Yu Furuta is a doctoral student specializing in PE at the University of Tsukuba, JPN. Her research interests include culturally responsive pedagogy, professional development, and sport for development to contribute to diversity and social justice.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yu-furuta-085b1523b/

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yu-Furuta

Additional website of interest
https://twitter.com/yuuufrta

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