Abstract:
Few would argue the fact that there are numerous physical education teachers in ghetto or minority schools who are ineffectual. They seem to be lacking in certain essential qualities or characteristics that would enable them to get along better with their students and be more effective as physical education instructors. Some of the essential qualities are understanding of the problems existing at these schools, understanding of the background of the students themselves, and the ability to communicate with them. Colleges and teacher training schools are turning out people who understand the theories of education, methods, and materials. However, they are not turning out people who are prepared to cope with the problems of ghetto teaching.