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

Year 2016, Special Issue 2016 II, 20 - 32, 01.02.2016

Gürbüz Ocak , Neriman Ataseven

https://doi.org/10.17275/per.16.spi.2.3

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

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