PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVE ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEARNING MANAGEMENT DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID - 19) PANDEMIC: A CASE STUDY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN CHONBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research was to study the perspective of the physical education teacher in Chonburi Province on the experiences, problems and approaches to solving the physical education learning management problems during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID - 19) pandemic. The key informants were 31 physical education teachers in Chonburi Province. Data were collected through semi-structured interview, concept maps, and critical incidences. Data were inductively analyzed using a constant comparison method and data triangulation. The findings indicated 3 themes; Theme 1, The physical education learning management experience during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic including (1.1) Positive experience by learning to use technology for learning management and producing physical education teaching materials, and (1.2) Negative experiences by confusing with the different management policies and bad health from online teaching. Theme 2, The problems in physical education learning management during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic consisted of (2.1) Unstable internet signal and สow quality of online teaching and learning facilities, (2.2) The students missed the online classroom. They could not contact, (2.3) The students were not paying attention to the lessons, and (2.4) The difficulties of online teaching on the practical skills. Theme 3: The approaches to solving the physical education learning management problems during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic include (3.1) Spend own money to buy an internet connection and new online learning devices, (3.2) Using Line application to contact the students or contact through the head teacher and parents, and (3.3) Revised some activities and more student participation for more interesting learning activities.