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Physical Education Teachers’ Perceived Digital Competences: Are They Prepared for the Challenges of the New Digital Age?

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  • Gabriel Martínez-Rico

    (Campus Capacitas, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain)

  • Mauro Alberola-Albors

    (Campus Capacitas, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain)

  • Carlos Pérez-Campos

    (Campus Capacitas, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain)

  • Rómulo J. González-García

    (Campus Capacitas, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain)

Abstract

The development of information and communication technologies impose great changes that require teachers to be constantly updated. Therefore, it is interesting to analyze the Digital Competence perceived by teachers and their ability to use digital devices in the classroom. The aim of this study is to investigate the technological resources and difficulties that Physical Education teachers have in schools, in addition to the training and methodological strategies required to adequately teach Physical Education classes in present times. For this, through a previously validated survey, we will observe the Digital Competence of teachers and whether there are differences between genders, according to age and teaching experience. A survey has been undertaken by 50 Physical Education teachers of secondary school students. The results show statistically significant differences according to teaching experience and age. In addition, younger teachers have a better perception of their ability to apply Digital Competence in the Physical Education classroom setting.

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  • Gabriel Martínez-Rico & Mauro Alberola-Albors & Carlos Pérez-Campos & Rómulo J. González-García, 2021. "Physical Education Teachers’ Perceived Digital Competences: Are They Prepared for the Challenges of the New Digital Age?," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2021:i:1:p:321-:d:713334
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    1. Ana María De la Calle & Alejandra Pacheco-Costa & Miguel Ángel Gómez-Ruiz & Fernando Guzmán-Simón, 2021. "Understanding Teacher Digital Competence in the Framework of Social Sustainability: A Systematic Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(23), pages 1-17, November.
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