In-service Teacher Training for Physical Education Teachers in Peru

Abstract

Time and effort have been devoted to the topic of in-service teacher training in Peru, both by researchers and international organizations, as well as by the Peruvian government. Although progress has been made, it was found that there are still theoretical gaps and methodological needs in its treatment. Therefore, the objective of this article was to offer some essential content for in-service teacher training for Physical Education teachers, following an investigation of existing training needs. To determine the content, documentary analysis, specifically content analysis, complementary methods such as analysis, synthesis, deduction-induction, historical-logical analysis, and comparative education, as well as the focus group technique, were used. The main results obtained were some of the training needs of in-service Physical Education teachers and essential content to be addressed in such training, namely, the qualities and competencies, as well as the most relevant methodologies and approaches. The state of in-service teacher training for Physical Education teachers was also described, and principles and approaches for its implementation in the Peruvian context were suggested.