INFORMED CONSENT FORM AND PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET

Project Title
To investigate the occupational socialization of secondary school PE teachers
and how this effected their interpretation and delivery of the 2014 PENC.
Thank you for showing an interest in this project. Please read all the information
in this leaflet carefully. Then please consider whether you wish to take part in this
project. Participation in this study is completely voluntary. If you decide to take
part, you will be asked to sign this form. If you decide that you do not wish to
participate, then please appropriately discard this leaflet or hand it back to the
researcher. Regardless of your decision, I thank you for your time.
What are the aims of the project?
The main aims of the project are:
To investigate what forms a PE teachers teaching philosophy.
To see what impact this has on their opinion and delivery of the
curriculum.
To investigate initial teacher trainings impact upon the opinion and
delivery of the curriculum.
What will you be asked to do?
Procedures
If you agree to take part, you will be asked to take part in a one-on-one interview
lasting approximately 40 minutes.
Risks and discomfort
This research should not pose any risks to participants but some topics may
cause discomfort for you to talk about. Some questions will ask you about
national governing bodies, your departments idealogy or peers/superiors. If you
experience and discomfort at any stage in the interview process then it is your
right to withdraw immediately with no future consequence.
Safety
As the chief researcher, I must consider your social and psychological
wellbeing. If you feel that these are at risk and you wish to withdraw
from the study then you can do so at any time without explaining your
reasons to the chief investigator Sam Scadeng.

Injury
It is unlikely that you would get physically injured during this study as it does not
require you to do anything physical. However if you feel uncomfortable with
completing the interview or being part of the interview you can withdraw anytime
without explaining your reasons.
Benefits
This study hopes to investigate a theory that may explain why teachers teach
how they do, giving us answers of how to improve teaching performance. Taking
part in this study will give you the benefit of contributing to the knowledge and
understanding around this subject area.
Can I withdraw from this study?
You can change your mind and decide not to take part any time. If you decide to
withdraw from the study, you do not have to give any reason for your decision,
and you will not be disadvantaged in any way.
What information will be collected, and how will it be used?
This project will the data collected from the interview will be predominantly
qualitative in nature compromising of your thoughts and opinions. The data you
volunteer will be compared against other views and facts. This data will then be
analysed, interpreted and be written up as part of an independent study
dissertation
The findings of this project may be published, but the information will not be
linked to any specific person. Your anonymity is carefully guarded and I promise
full confidentiality. A copy of the interview may be given to you upon request. The
raw data will be discarded after the completion of studies.
Should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact the Chief
Investigator, Sam Scadeng, at any of the testing sessions or via e-mail
(scas1_12@uni.worc.ac.uk), or Rebecca Foster, academic supervisor, at
R.Foster@worc.ac.uk.

Statement by participant
I have volunteered to take part in this project
I know I can withdraw at any time without being disadvantaged
I am satisfied that the results will be stored securely
I know that the results may be published, but they will not be linked to me
I am aware of any possible risks and discomfort
I agree to inform the researcher immediately if I feel uncomfortable
I have had the chance to ask questions regarding the study
I know that I will not receive any money for taking part
If you have concerns about any aspect of this study you should ask to speak to
the researcher(s) who will do their best to answer your questions. However, if you

have further concerns and wish to complain formally about any aspect of or
about the way you have been treated during the study, you may contact Dr JohnPaul Wilson on (01905) 54 2196.
I have read and understood this form it. I agree to take part in the project entitled
To investigate the occupational socialization of secondary school PE teachers
and how this effected their interpretation and delivery of the 2014 PENC.
Signed (Participant):

Date:

Signed (Witness):

Date:

Please give extensive and expanded responses to the following questions on your PE
experience. Be honest and try to not over think your response.
1. How long have you been a PE teacher for?

2. What is your earliest memory of PE?

3. Were you raised in a sporting family?

4. If yes, what constitutes to be a sporting family? Can you provide an example?

5. OR If no, how did you get involved in sport, were you supported?

The theory of occupational socialization suggests that early observations, experiences

and role models play a large role in the actions and attitudes of a Physical education
teacher.
6. Who were your role models growing up, Family, teachers, professional sport
players, coaches?

7. What was your primary school PE experience like, do you have any positive or
negative memories?

8. What was your secondary school PE experience like, do you have any positive or
negative memories?

9. What were your secondary school PE lessons like, can you give me an example of
them and can you draw any comparisons to your own teaching lessons today?

10. What was your opinion, as a pupil, of PE? In light of this, what made you want to
be a PE teacher?

11. What qualities does a PE teacher have to have that another subject teacher may
not?

Occupational socialization is believed to be an ongoing process, it starts at birth with

changes in attitudes and ideology occurring at university/teacher training and when in
the profession
12. In light of this, how has your attitude to PE changed from when you were a pupil
yourself to now? Has your attitude changed from when you entered the
profession? Try to give examples of why and how this is the case.

13. What was your ITE experience like? Do you still practice the knowledge you
learnt there or is it not relevant in todays world?

14. Did ITE provide you with the essential skills and knowledge you needed? If yes,
can your provide examples? If no, why do you think that?

Over the last 100 years PE has made some major changes to the curriculum, after WW2
the emphasis was on creating soldiers of tomorrow, in 2014, there is a larger emphasis
on competition
15. Does this competition emphasis reflect well on PE? Does this fit in with your
vision for how PE should be taught? If yes, why? And if no, What is your vision
or philosophy of PE?

16. Does the 2014 PENC allow you to teach pupils to the best of your ability? Give
examples of why and why not, what are the problems/pluses of it?

17. Do you feel that you teach exactly to the national curriculum, or where necessary
ignore it?

18. How would you improve the PENC?

Your responses will be kept confidential and should you wish to see the final write
up please contact scas1_12@uni.worc.ac.uk. Thank you again for your time and
cooperation.