Qualitative analysis of digital education in Iranian schools during the Covid-19 pandemic

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 1 PhD. Student in Sport Management, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.

2 Associate Professor of Sport Management, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

3 PhD. Student in Sport Management, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.

Abstract

Today, few people are unaware of the status of physical education in schools and its importance in various socio-cultural aspects of students and the future of championship in the country; But physical education in the country's schools has always faced many challenges.

After the of Covid-19 pandemic and the closure of the country's schools, the challenges facing physical education became even more apparent. The aim of this study was to qualitatively analyze digital physical education training during the Covid-19 pandemic and with a descriptive phenomenological approach by Colaizzi method. The sample of the present study was purposefully selected from managers, teachers and experts in the field of physical education teaching and data collection was performed using semi-structured interviews, data analysis was performed with MAXQDA 2020 software. In this regard, seven main themes of digital physical education were identified during the Corona pandemic. The results showed that there are various challenges and bottlenecks for physical education in digital style, which shows the need for more attention of the managers in the Ministry of Education to teach physical education, and in particular to digital education.

Highlights

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Alvarez Jr, A. V. (2020). The phenomenon of learning at a distance through emergency remote teaching amidst the pandemic crisis. Asian Journal of Distance Education, 15(1), 144-153.
Amiri, M., & Nowruzi Seyed Hosseini, R. (1393). An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Sport. University of Tehran Press.
Borgen, J. S., Hallås, B. O., Løndal, K., Moen, K. M., & Gjølme, E. G. (2021). Problems created by the (un) clear boundaries between physical education and physical activity health initiatives in schools. Sport, Education and Society, 26(3), 239-252.
Cocek, C. (2012). exploring education through phenomenology: a review of Gloria Dall’alba’s (ed.) Diverse approaches. Phenomenology & Practice, 6(1).
Dunton, G. F., Do, B., & Wang, S. D. (2020). Early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in children living in the US. BMC Public Health, 20(1), 1-13.
Emami Sigaroodi, A., Dehghan Nairi, N., Rahnavard, Z., & Nouri Saeed .Qualitative research methodology: phenomenology. Comprehensive
 
 Nursing and Midwifery (Journal of HOLISTIC NURSING AND MIDWIFERY), 22 (2 (consecutive 68)), -. https://www.sid.ir/fa/journal/ ViewPaper.aspx?id=186589
Gholamian, J., & Islami, M .Pathology of school sports teaching during the quarantine period by Quidd 19. The Third
Greve, S., Thumel, M., Jastrow,F., Krieger, C., Schwedler, A., & Süßenbach, J. (2020). The use of digital media in primary school PE–student perspectives on product-oriented ways of lesson staging. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 1-16.
Hatami Nejad, P., & Solati, S. (1399). Effects of coronavirus on sports activities Physical education hours in schools Third National Conference on Student Sports Achievements.
Iivari, N., Sharma, S., & Ventä-Olkkonen, L. (2020). Digital transformation of everyday life–How COVID-19 pandemic transformed the basic education of the young generation and why information management research should care? International Journal of Information Management, 55, 102183.
Khoeini, P., Javadipour, M., & Rouhi, M. (1398). Identifying the components of an effective physical education teacher and evaluating its status in schools in Zanjan. Motor Behavior (Research in Sports Science), 11 (38 # T00578),-. https://www.sid.ir/fa/journal/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=524997
McGuine, T. A., Biese, K. M., Petrovska, L., Hetzel, S. J., Reardon, C., Kliethermes, S., Bell, D. R., Brooks, A., & Watson, A. M. (2021). Mental Health, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life of US Adolescent Athletes During COVID-19–Related School Closures and Sport Cancellations: A Study of 13 000 Athletes. Journal of athletic training, 56(1), 11-19.
Mercier, K., Centeio, E., Garn, A., Erwin, H., Marttinen, R., & Foley, J. (2021). Physical Education Teachers’ Experiences With Remote Instruction During the Initial Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 40(2), 337-342.
Moradi, J., and Azarkardar, J. (1398). Investigating Motivational and Inhibitory Factors Affecting Physical Education in Schools. Research in Educational Systems, 13 (46), 79-93.
Nastaran Borujeni, A., and Nastaran Borujeni, A., and Henry, H. (1395). Identifying the existing problems of physical education courses in Isfahan schools and comparing the views of principals, experts and teachers of physical education in Isfahan schools. New Approaches in Sports Management, (14), 83-94. 4
National Conference on Student Sports Achievements.
Nicol, R. (2018). Entering the Fray: The role of outdoor education in providing nature-based experiences that matter. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 46(5), 449-461.
Pirjamadi, S. (1399). Provide sports training suggestions during Covid-19 disease. Third National Conference on Student Sports Achievements.
Rezapour, F., & Moharramzadeh, M. (1400). Developing an Efficiency Model for Virtual Curriculum in Physical Education in Schools (Case Study: Covid-19 Epidemic). Research in Educational Sports,.
Rostamkhani, P., Ebrahimi, M., & Hossein Mohammadi Gondareh, H. (1399). Barriers and Challenges to Virtual Education Physical Education Lessons Due to Quid-19. Third National Conference on Student Sports Achievements.
Sallis, J. F., Adlakha, D., Oyeyemi, A., & Salvo, D. (2020). An international physical activity and public health research agenda to inform COVID-19 policies and practices. Journal of Sport and Health Science.
Sallis, J. F., McKenzie, T. L., Beets, M. W., Beighle, A., Erwin, H., & Lee, S. (2012, 2012/06/01). Physical Education's Role in Public Health. Research quarterly for exercise and sport, 83(2), 125-135. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2012.10599842
Varea, V., & González-Calvo, G. (2020). Touchless classes and absent bodies: teaching physical education in times of Covid-19. Sport, Education and Society, 1-15.
Webster, C. A., D’Agostino, E., Urtel, M., McMullen, J., Culp, B., Loiacono, C. A. E., & Killian, C. (2021). Physical Education in the COVID Era: Considerations for Online Program Delivery Using the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Framework. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 40(2), 327-336.
Zachopoulou, E., Liukkonen, J., Pickup, I., & Tsangaridou, N. (2010). Early steps physical education curriculum: Theory and practice for children under 8. Human Kinetics.