The difficulties of pedagogical practice in physical education and their solutions presented by teachers

Abstract

Objective: This study sought to identify the challenges faced and solutions adopted by Physical Education teachers in their daily teaching practices in the final years of elementary school in a given school. Methodology: This is a qualitative and exploratory research, which had eight participating teachers. As a data collection tool, a semi-structured interview was used, related to the school daily life and the existing difficulties in the pedagogical practice, linked to the actions taken to face these difficulties. Results and discussion: The results indicated that the challenges are related to the working conditions, such as the lack of maintenance of the spaces, lack of pedagogical materials, besides problems related to the devaluation of the area and the indiscipline and demotivation of the students. Conclusion: As actions to seek solutions to these challenges, they have demanded the responsible governmental bodies to improve the working conditions and have used adaptation and creativity to teach.