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标题：Challenges Faced by Preschool Teachers in Implementing Physical Activity During Home-Based Teaching and Learning
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作者：Azizah Zain ; Jamilah Mohd Basir ; Mohammad Faiz Aiman Mohammad Rafi 等
期刊名称：International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
电子版ISSN：2222-6990
出版年度：2021
卷号：11
期号：11
页码：910-919
DOI：10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i11/11584
语种：English
出版社：Human Resource Management Academic Research Society
摘要：Home-based teaching and learning were implemented following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country as part of an initiative to ensure students are able to learn despite the school closure. Children’s physical activity becomes limited when the Movement Control Order was initiated restricts their attendance at school. This study aims to identify the challenges faced by preschool teachers in performing physical activities during home-based teaching and learning. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. A total of 147 preschool teachers from a district in Kedah were randomly selected to answer the questionnaire provided. Data were analyzed descriptively by looking at means and percentages. The findings showed 95% of teachers stated that they use songs to teach physical activities to children. Barriers and challenges faced by teachers due to children not having good internet access for online learning (54.4%). Findings for parental support showed they helped children in implementing fine motor and gross motor projects is 81.6%. This study shows that teachers' skills and knowledge in technology are necessary for helping teachers deliver home-based teaching and learning more effectively. Parents also play an important role in ensuring their children to do physical activities at home for their health purpose.