Evaluation (need, objectives and content dimensions) of Primary 5th -8th Grade Physical Education and Sport Curriculums

Authors : Gürbüz OCAK, Neriman ATASEVEN

Pages : 20-32

Doi:10.17275/per.16.spi.2.3

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Publication Date : 2016-02-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Evaluation of the curriculum gives important information about success of the curriculum and it can be more effective with a redevelopment process. So, it is necessary that deficiencies that exist in physical education and sport curriculums should be reviewed and evaluated to maintain functionality of these curriculums which are important for students’ multilateral development. Aim of this study is to evaluate need, objectives and content dimensions of 5th -8th physical education and sport curriculums. In accordance with this general aim, eligibility levels of the curriculum for “the needs and theoretical aspects`, `objectives`, `content` criteria were examined. Rubric for Curriculum Evaluation was used to evaluate the curriculums. Curriculums are examined independently by 3 PhD students in accordance with the criteria in RCE. Criteria in RCE were rated by observers and an evaluation is made by using the average of the scores that 3 observers give for the same items. Furthermore, gap width of criteria rated between 1 and 5 is calculated. Study was designed in qualification research method and the case study was used as a model. According to research findings, it is seen that needs dimension of 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade physical education and sports curriculum is appropriate to the extent of the need in a moderate level; objectives of curriculum is appropriate to the extent of objectives and content dimension of curriculum is appropriate to the extent of content
Keywords : Physical Education and sports, Curriculum, Physical Education and sport Curriculum