In the QualiTePE project, we aimed to convene experts from various European countries to establish a unified understanding of high-quality PE teaching and formulate the QualiTePE framework concept, delineating key teaching dimensions and characteristics in PE. Defining high-quality PE teaching hinged on national educational goals and subject-didactic concepts, explored through a Delphi survey involving HEI instructors from ten partner countries. Drawing on existing reviews, empirical studies, and HEI curricula, the QualiTePE framework aimed to enhance teacher education across Europe, standardizing and elevating teaching quality. Utilizing this framework, we operationalized PE teaching characteristics and dimensions to develop a digital QualiTePE evaluation tool. This tool facilitated evidence-based assessments by teachers, HEI instructors, and students, fostering professional development and a culture of feedback. It aimed to systematically enhance teaching quality in PE, supporting teacher education through materials for theoretical and practical implementation, aiding student teachers in reflective practice and continuous development.
We applied for this project because teaching quality is crucial for successful learning in school. Despite extensive research in general teaching quality, there is no specific framework for physical education (PE). Previous studies indicate that the general dimensions of teaching quality (structured teaching, socio-emotional climate, cognitive activation) need to be adapted for PE, particularly by including motor activation. This adaptation requires a theoretical basis that has yet to be established. Therefore, we have addressed the following needs: Lack of PE Framework: There is no widely accepted framework defining PE teaching quality. Our goal is to develop the QualiTePE framework to determine and describe the key dimensions and characteristics of high-quality PE teaching. Diverse Standards: Europe lacks consensus on good PE teaching. We'll collaborate to establish common educational goals and methods. Evaluation Tools: There's a shortage of standardized PE teaching evaluation tools. We'll create QualiTePE for formative assessment. Our goal is to enhance PE teaching quality, provide evidence-based evaluation tools, and support professional development across Europe.