The level of self-esteem among novice Physical Education teachers

Che Hasan Sabri Thoheroh Haslina, Muhamad Tajul Arifin,

Abstract

Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education 5(1): 65-76, 2016 - The purpose of this study was to identify whether a novice teachers have a self-esteem while teaching physical education. This study access the level of self-esteem among novice teachers between gender and option teachers teach in physical education. This study is a quantitative research survey and this study design is selected using questionnaires based on Rosenberg self-esteem scale for collecting data. 30 novice physical education teachers have been selected from one of the schools in the district of Sepang, Selangor. 15 males and 15 female teachers were randomly selected from the target group. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0 for frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation and independent sample t-test to measure the level of self-esteem of teachers with the dependent variable. The study found that there was no significant difference between the level of self-esteem between genders. While in terms of options, there are significant differences in the level of self-esteem for non-option physical education teachers. The selfesteem level among novice teachers are very important to enhance the quality of learning, especially in the subjects of physical education

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