Autoeficácia docente e motivação para a realização de profissionais de educação física adaptada


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O Professor Rubens Venditti Júnior já exerceu a docência em todos os níveis de ensino (do ensino básico ao superior), portanto, quando falamos de sua experiência profissional, não é apenas do que ele fala, mas do que faz. A docência é para ele uma experiência (perdão pela dicotomia) racional e emotiva, pois ele consegue transmitir os conteúdos de aula com excelência e, ao mesmo tempo, alcançar o coração dos alunos, gravando não apenas procedimentos, conceitos e conteúdos, mas também experiências de vida, de forma rigorosa, lúdica, emocionante e com prazer. Seus trabalhos de mestrado e doutorado, ambos realizados na Faculdade de Educação Física da UNICAMP, abordaram a questão da autoeficácia docente, a atuação e formação profissional em Educação Física Adaptada e suas relações com a motivação. Estudar e produzir a respeito de autoeficácia, motivação e docência são para ele não só fruto de esforço e dedicação, mas também de vivenciar o que ama fazer. Tem proferido palestras, cursos, participado de eventos científicos por todo o país, partilhando e motivando alunos com diferentes níveis de formação a exercer a docência com alta qualidade, rigor e prazer. Algumas instituições de ensino superior tiveram o privilégio de tê-lo como docente (Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo, Metrocamp IBTA-VERIS, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sul de Minas Gerais, Uninove SP, Faculdades Anhanguera, Centro Universitário Padre Anchieta), até que ele assumisse a docência na Universidade Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP- Campus Bauru) no Departamento de Educação Física, onde leciona atualmente. A carreira acadêmica do Prof. Rubens tem sido construída com sucesso, mas isso não é tudo, ele é, também, uma pessoa com muitos amigos, carismática e envolvente. Termino essa breve apresentação sobre o autor, com uma de suas frases preferidas e que pode ser aplicada a todos nós: Remember... may the Force be with you, always. (Obi Wan Kenobi). Professor Dr. Leonardo Tavares Martins é colega do autor, coordenador do curso de Educação Física da Unasp SP.




Escolhas profissionais e autoeficácia docente em educação física


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A autoeficácia é a crença nas capacidades individuais de organizar/executar cursos de ação, necessários à realização de tarefas ou feitos dirigidos a uma meta. Engloba processos autoperceptivos e avaliativos, que relacionam fatores ambientais, pessoais e comportamentais. Nesta obra revisada, a autoeficácia é aplicada na compreensão do controle interno das crenças e percepções que envolvem a prática docente em Educação Física (EF) e escolhas de atuação profissional entre as possíveis áreas e contextos da EF brasileira. O fato de a EF se configurar repleta de conteúdos e atividades práticas e corporais reforça a necessidade em se compreender o fenômeno da autoeficácia de maneira singular e sistematizada. Além disso, os critérios disciplinares e métodos avaliativos, o espaço das aulas e seus conteúdos práticos realçam a necessidade de atenção especial a detalhes diferenciais da EF. A problemática encontra-se na análise das possíveis contribuições da autoeficácia e suas associações com: satisfação docente, preferência de atuação entre as áreas de atuação profissional e disposição para continuidade docente em EF. Surgem associações na percepção de competências, segurança, engajamento e domínio de conteúdos para atuação docente no ambiente da EF. Os estudos em autoeficácia, apesar de ainda recentes, vêm ganhando espaço no ambiente educacional, sendo correlacionados à motivação, à persistência e à avaliação da prática docente e discente, além de estudos em autoeficácia coletiva nos sistemas de ensino. A literatura já evidencia associações do construto com a questão motivacional do professor, por meio de sua satisfação pessoal e disposição para continuar nessa carreira docente, bem como dos níveis de esforço e persistência diante das adversidades durante o processo. Em um segundo momento da obra, iremos abordar a especificidade de atuação em EF Adaptada (EFA) e o atendimento às pessoas com deficiência (PCD). A perspectiva social cognitiva e as propostas de ensino reflexivo configuraram-se excelentes referenciais, comuns para as discussões sobre crenças docentes, formação profissional e atuação em EF/EFA. Compreender a autoeficácia docente pode ser essencial à atuação do profissional em nossa área (em variados contextos, públicos e ambientes), trazendo discussões sobre a necessidade de estudos a respeito da motivação do professor e do aluno, a formação profissional e os fatores sociais e ambientais.




Science Education: A Global Perspective


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Science Education: A Global Perspective is ‘global’ both in content and authorship. Its 17 chapters by an assemblage of seasoned and knowledgeable science educators from many parts of the world seek to bring to the fore current developments in science education and their implications. The book thus covers a wide range of topics in science education from various national and international perspectives. These include the nature of science, science and religion, evolution, curriculum and pedagogy, context-based teaching and learning, science and national development, socially-responsible science education, equitable access for women and girls in science and technology education, and the benefits of science education research. It ends on an optimistic note by looking at science education in 50 years’ time with a recommendation, among others, for stakeholders to take the responsibility of preparing children towards a blossoming science education sector in an anticipated future world. This book is suitable for use by discerning researchers, teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in science education, and policy makers at all levels of education. Other educationalists and personnel in science and technology vocations will also find it interesting and useful as the reader-motivated approach has guided the presentation of ideas. Science Education: A Global Perspective is a rich compendium of the components of science education in context, practice, and delivery. Dr Bulent Cavas, Professor of Science Education, Dokuz Eylul Univerity, Buca-Izmir, Turkey/President-Elect, International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) This book will be of immense relevance for current and future global strides in training and research in science education. Surinder K. Ghai, Chairman, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India This book provides a refreshing insight into the current status and future direction of science education. It will be very useful to researchers, those pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate courses in science education, and all other personnel involved in the policy and practice of science education. Dr. Bennoit Sossou, Director/Country Representative, UNESCO Regional Office in Abuja, Nigeria




Medicalized Masculinities


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The first book to examine the male body in relation to the sociology of health and gender.




Handbook of Physical Education


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What is the condition of the field of Physical Education? How is it adapted to the rise of kinesiology, sport and exercise science and human movement studies over the last thirty years? This Handbook provides an authoritative critical overview of the field and identifies future challenges and directions. The Handbook is divided in to six sections: Perspectives and Paradigms in Physical Education Research; Cross-disciplinary Contributions to Research Philosophy; Learning in Physical Education; Teaching Styles and Inclusive Pedagogies; Physical Education Curriculum; and Difference and Diversity in Physical Education.




Physical Literacy


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What is physical literacy? What are the benefits of being physically literate? The term ‘physical literacy’ describes the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding and knowledge that individuals develop in order to maintain physical activity at an appropriate level throughout their life. Physical literacy encompasses far more than physical education in schools or structured sporting activities, offering instead a broader conception of physical activity, unrelated to ability. Through the use of particular pedagogies and the adoption of new modes of thinking, physical literacy promises more realistic models of physical competence and physical activity for a wider population, offering opportunities for everyone to become active and motivated participants. This is the first book to fully explore the meaning and significance of this important and emerging concept, and also the first book to apply the concept to physical activity across the lifecourse, from infancy to old age. Physical Literacy – explaining the philosophical rationale behind the concept and also including contributions from leading thinkers, educationalists and practitioners – is essential reading for all students and professionals working in physical education, all areas of sport and exercise, and health.




Quality Physical Education (QPE)


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Sustainable development star ts with safe, healthy, well-educated children. Par ticipation in qualit y physical education (QPE), as par t of a rounded syllabus, enhances young peoples' civic engagement, decreases violence and negative pat terns of behaviour, and improves health awareness. Despite evidence highlighting the impor tance of QPE to child development, the world is witnessing a global decline in its delivery and a parallel rise in deaths associated with physical inactivit y.




Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints


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Work-related stress is one of the most important issues in many countries. The negative impacts of stress are multiform and can include circulatory and gastrointestinal diseases as well as physical, psychosomatic and psycho-social problems. These in turn can lead to poor work performance, high accident and injury rates, and low productivity. It is therefore of vital importance to optimise work conditions and organisation. This manual includes easy-to-apply checkpoints for identifying stressors in working life and mitigating their harmful effects. It also provides guidance on linking workplace risk assessment with the process of stress prevention. The checkpoints in this volume are good practice for enterprises and organisations in general, and they are especially useful for companies and organizations that wish to incorporate stress prevention into their overall occupational safety and health policy and management systems. Each of the checkpoints describes an action, indicates why it is necessary and how to carry it out, and provides further hints and points to remember.




Bullying in Secondary Schools


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`This is a worthwhile read and many of the ideas could well be used in schools to address the issues of bullying. There is something for everyone in the book, and it should be on any reading list for student teachers and certainly for the senior manager with responsibility for pastoral systems in every school′ - Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties `This book is a must for all teachers in secondary school throughout the country. The value of this book lies in the potential for its application in a realistic school setting by staff from the head teacher, to teachers, to pupils and all those who are in the school environment′ - Dr L F Lowenstein, Clinical and Educational Psychologist `The authors of this book adopt a new approach to dealing with bullying. Instead of discussing how often it occurs, who bullies and who is bullied, they see bullying as part of a social dynamic and unsafe school culture. This book is an essential practical guide to dealing with bullying for teachers, teachers trainers, counsellors, pupil and families′ - Childright `This book is an important and comprehensive resource dealing with school bullying issues in a practical way, with strategies designed to be used easily in the classroom. It gives valuable advice to teachers on dealing with bullies in the most effective way, using victims and bystanders as part of the solution. It should be required reading in every secondary school′ - Liz Carnell, Director, Bullying Online This book is a practical guide to dealing with bullying in secondary schools. The authors present what we know about bullying, describe development issues for adolescence and discuss the social context of the school. They analyze key features of healthy and unhealthy schools, and set out a whole school approach to bullying and other social problems that arise in the secondary school. The authors show that by empowering the bystanders through providing effective teacher support, much of the bullying can be stopped at an early age and a healthy and safe school can be created. Their suggestions are based on student-centred responses and on programmes developed specifically to deal with bullying. This book is written especially for secondary school teachers, administrators and students, and the families and caregivers of the students. It is also for those who train teachers, for counsellors and for educators at all levels.




Health Communication Models and Practices in Interpersonal and Media Contexts: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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Successful communication can help to prevent health problems, promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles, and overcome health challenges. However, various issues have created obstacles for the promotion of health communication, including low health literacy, the reluctance of patients to admit their lack of understanding, the overestimation by health professionals of a patient’s level of understanding, and insufficient health literacy tools, to name a few. It is thus essential to convey the latest communication models and practices being used to increase health literacy and provide adequate health information to society. Health Communication Models and Practices in Interpersonal and Media Contexts: Emerging Research and Opportunities explores and analyzes the fundamentals, models, and dimensions of health communication and offers practical solutions for better communications with direct outcomes in the optimization of citizens’ health literacy. The book also discusses and proposes more effective health communication models and practices as a tool for the construction of more solid and evident health outcomes. Covering topics such as cancer prevention, health professionals’ communication, and models of health communication, this text is essential for health professionals, communication professionals, professors, teachers, researchers, academicians, and students.