Betydningen av undervisningsmetoder og lærerens atferd for elevenes emosjonelle og atferdsmessige reaksjoner i kroppsøvingsfaget : en tverrsnittstudie på ungdomsskoletrinnet

Masteroppgave idrettsvitenskap- Universitetet i Agder 2014

Physical education (PE) in schools should contribute to sustained physical activity participation among students (udir.no). The content and teaching activities in PE classes can be a significant contribution to what students are left with the experiences of the subject. Based on theory and empirical research in within the realm of sport didactics, I have examined how learning activities - and teaching methods in PE can affect students' emotional and behavioral experiences. Moreover, I have examined the role of differential teacher's behavior in the psychological sense with respect to impact on both positive and negative emotional and behavioral experiences among students. The latter focus has been examined in the light of self-determination theory implying a focus also on mediating mechanisms through pupils’ need satisfaction and their regulation of motivation (Deci & Ryan, 1985; 2000). The sample consisted of 201 secondary school students (115 boys, 86 girls). Questionnaire was used as a measuring device for collecting data. Statements was developed to predict student and teaching – directed methods in relation to students' experience of the subject. Results showed positive correlations between student - and teacher-directed teaching methods and students' experience of enjoyment in PE. Furthermore, the study results indicate that the teacher's autonomy supportive behavior is positively influencing students' enjoyment in the subject. Moreover, student needs satisfaction and internally regulated motivation stands out as strong and necessary prerequisites for students' positive experiences of physical education. Conversely, the study indicates that a controlling teacher behavior is related to the students' experience of anxiety and the use of self- protective strategies. Keywords: student - and teacher-directed teaching methods, self-determination theory, teacher behaviors, psychological needs, regulation of motivation, positive / negative emotions