Behzad Ahadi; Mir Hassan Seyyed Ameri; Malek Ahmadi Ahmadi
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the professional competence of Urmia physical education teachers based on current and desired condition. Methodology: The study is a descriptive-correlational study and sample which are randomly selected consists of 175 male and female physical education ...
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Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the professional competence of Urmia physical education teachers based on current and desired condition. Methodology: The study is a descriptive-correlational study and sample which are randomly selected consists of 175 male and female physical education teachers in elementary, middle and secondary schools of Urmia city. The research tool was structured questionnaire with appropriate validity and reliability (0.96). Results: The results of data analysis using paired t-test showed that there is difference among the management component, leadership component, learning environment component, monitoring and evaluation component, planning and professional development component in current condition and desired condition. In the legal responsibilities component, the significant difference was not observed between current and desired condition. In the teaching component, teachers had the necessary skill (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results suggest some differences in current and desired condition of professional competence of Urmia physical education teachers. It is recommended that the authorities reduce these differences using effective methods of training such as in-service courses and workshops.
