ADDRESSING INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULA: STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
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human determinant, resume, physical education, educational management
Abstract
Introduction: The proposal for a revamped physical education curriculum in Ecuador represents a significant shift in the education paradigm. This renewal aims to foster an open and flexible approach, allowing for the design of activities that contribute to cognitive development, social interaction, and emotional well-being. This study seeks to identify the key human determining variables influencing the successful implementation of Ecuador's national physical education curriculum.
Methods: A quantitative descriptive methodology was employed for this study. A sample of 612 instructors was collected from nine zonal educational institutes in Ecuador, using simple random sampling techniques. The study focused on examining the influence of various factors on curriculum implementation.
Results: The findings revealed that educational management emerges as the most influential factor in curriculum implementation. Key factors within educational management include infrastructure, authority structures, pedagogical support mechanisms, and the availability of resources and materials. These elements collectively shape the effectiveness of curriculum delivery in physical education.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study underscores the significance of addressing educational management as a pivotal factor in implementing Ecuador's national physical education curriculum. By enhancing infrastructure, authority structures, pedagogical support, and resource provisions, educators can better realize educational goals in this domain. Ultimately, these improvements have the potential to positively impact the holistic development of students, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
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Dr. Elma Sibonghanoy Groenewald
CEO, SG Virtuosos International, Executive Department, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Syeda Faiza Iqbal
Montessori Directress, Education Department, Prime Montessori Training Academy Karachi, Pakistan
Asma Majeed
Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology, Kinnaird College for women, Lahore, Pakistan
Fauwaz Fahad Alrashid
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Ha’il University
Almighty Cortezo Tabuena
Lecturer, Department of Communication, College of Arts and Sciences, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (University of the City of Valenzuela)
Dr. Coenrad Adolph Groenewald
Consulting Director, SG Virtuosos International, Executive Department, Cape Town, South Africa