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Physical Education Teachers’ Training, Teaching Competence, Professional Development, and Technological Literacy, and their Relationship with Leadership

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Karaiskos. L1, Sotiras. M.-I.N.2, Kipreos. G,1 And Gdonteli. K.1

1Department of Sports Organization and Management, University of the Peloponnese, Greece
2Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology & Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of physical education teachers regarding their training and professional development and to examine the relationship between their professional growth and leadership abilities. The sample included 346 physical education teachers from various educational levels across Greece who participated voluntarily. Data were collected through questionnaires that measured self-efficacy, professional development, and technological literacy. The Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale by Tschannen-Moran and Woolfolk Hoy (2001). The professional development, along with the Information and Communication Technologies proficiency adapted for the Greek context and custom-designed questions were based on guidelines from Javeau (2000) and Anastasiou (2021). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation analysis through SPSS v.28. The findings revealed that physical education teachers who engage in professional development programs significantly improved their communication skills, emotional intelligence, and classroom management. Additionally, teachers with higher emotional intelligence exhibited better leadership abilities and stronger relationships with students. The study also found that participation in Information and Communication Technologies training led to improved technology integration into teaching practices, enhancing leadership effectiveness. Based on these results, the study recommends implementing continuous professional development programs that focus on emotional intelligence, communication, and digital literacy to enhance leadership skills among PE teachers. Further research is suggested to explore the long-term effects of professional development on leadership and the impact of technology in physical education.

Keywords: Professional development, Teaching practices, Physical education teacher, Physical education executive, successful leader, leadership, leadership models

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Karaiskos. L, Sotiras. M.-I.N., Kipreos. G, and Gdonteli. K. "Physical Education Teachers’ Training, Teaching Competence, Professional Development, and Technological Literacy, and their Relationship with Leadership," PANR Journal, November 12, 2024, https://www.panr.com.cy/?p=7456.