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Weiyun Chen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Physical Education

• Areas of Interest
• Educational Background
• Research
• Teaching, including Doctoral Studies in Pedagogy
• Honors and Awards
• Professional Affiliations and Service
• Selected Publications
• Selected Grants
• Links

3145 Observatory Lodge
1402 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2013
Phone: (734) 615-0376
Fax: (734) 647-2808
chenwy@umich.edu

Office Hours (Spring Summer 2008):
Please contact for an appointment

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Laboratories / Research Centers:

• Curriculum and Instruction Laboratory

Areas of Interest

Short Description: Constructivist and interdisciplinary teaching approaches to facilitating students to achieve desired learning outcomes.

"My philosophy about teaching is that learning is active construction of knowledge. Learning occurs best when learners are involved in applying their knowledge into problem solving situations, when building a connection between learners' previous knowledge and life experiences and new knowledge, and learners interact with each other in both competitive and cooperative manners. As a teacher educator, I strongly believe that my major role is to create active learning environment in which students' inquiries, creativities, and problem-solvings are encouraged."

Educational Background

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Ph.D., Physical Education Pedagogy, 1997

Beijing University of Physical Education, Beijing, China
Master's Degree, Pedagogy in Physical Education, 1987

Beijing University of Physical Education, Beijing, China
Bachelor's Degree, Pedagogy in Physical Education, 1984

Research

Clicking on a study will take you to the Research section of the Kinesiology web site.

• A Collaborative Approach to Developing an Interdisciplinary Unit
• Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Assessing Preservice Teachers´ Achieving the NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards
• Interdisciplinary Teaching: Integration of Physical Education Skills and Concepts with Mathematical Skills and Concepts
• Implementation of the National Standards in Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Teaching
• Impact of External and Internal Factors on Implementation of the National Standards in Teaching
• Teachers' Awareness and Perceptions of the National Standards
• Assessing Teacher Education Programs: Teaching for Meeting the National Standards
• Assessing Preservice Teachers' Dispositions toward the NASPE Standards
• Assessment of Preservice Teachers' Knowledge of the NASPE Standards
• Effects of Teaching Actions on Students' Use of Critical Thinking Skills
• Integration of Physical Education with Mathematical Concepts: Broaden Horizons and Deepen Understandings

Teaching

PHYSED 252. Tests and Measurements in Physical Education

PHYSED 305. Practicum in Elementary Teaching Methods

PHYSED 332.Principles of Motor Behavior

PHYSED 350. Selected Secondary Team Activities

PHYSED 353. Individual Sports and Activities

PHYSED 354. Theory and Practice of Elementary Physical Education

Doctoral Studies in Pedagogy

Doctoral students working with Dr. Chen will receive a solid grounding in theory and research in Physical Education Pedagogy. They will complete coursework in curriculum development, pedagogy, research methods, statistics, and several cognate areas (e.g., Education, Psychology). In addition, they will participate in several research projects that will allow them to develop as skilled scientists. More information on training in pedagogy may be obtained by contacting Dr. Chen.

Honors and Awards

Professional Affiliations and Service

Selected Publications

Publications in Refereed Journals

Chen, W., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2007). "Interdisciplinary teaching: integration of physical education skills and concepts with mathematical skills and concepts". In L. B. Yurichenko (Ed.), Teaching and Teacher Issues. (pp. 101-120). New York, Nova Science Publishers

Chen, W., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2007). "A Collaborative Approach to Developing an Interdisciplinary Unit." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 26, 101-122.

Chen, W. (2006). "Self-Assessment of Achieving the National Standards for Beginning Physical Education Teachers." Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 17, 353-371.

Chen, W. (2006). "Teachers’ Knowledge about and Views of the National Standards for Physical Education." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 25, 120-142.

Chen, W. (2005). "Examination of Curricula, Teaching Practices and Assessment Through the National Standards". Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2, 159-180.

Chen, W. (2004). "Learning the skills theme approach: Salient and problematic aspects of pedagogical content knowledge." Education, 125, 194-212.

Chen, W., Rovegno, I., Todorovich, J., & Babiarz. M. (2003). "Third grade children's movement responses to dribbling tasks presented by accomplished teachers." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 22, 450-466.

Rovegno, I., Chen, W., Todorvich, J., & Babiarz, M. (2003). "Accomplished teachers' pedagogical content knowledge of teaching third graders." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 22, 426-449.

Chen, W., & Cone, T. P. (2003). "Links between children's use of critical thinking and expert teacher's teaching in creative dance." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 22, 169-185.

Abstracts in Refereed Journals

Chen, W., Cone T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2006). "Students' understanding of integration of movement and mathematics." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77, A-53.

Chen, W. (2003). "Effects of teaching actions on students' use of critical thinking skills." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 74, A-40.

Presentations at Professional Meetings

Chen, W., Harris, H., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2008). "Building Student Competency Using Instructional Scaffolding in Integrated Units". Paper accepted at the 2008 AAHPERD National Convention, Fort Worth, TX.

Chen, W. (2008). "Examination of Pre-service Teachers’ Meeting Selected NASPE Standards". Paper accepted at the 2008 AAHPERD National Convention, Fort Worth, TX.

Chen, W. (2008). "Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Achieving the NASPE Standards Inventory". Paper accepted at the 2008 AERA Annual Meeting, New York City, NY.

Chen, W. (2007). "Examination of Constructivist Teaching Practices in Physical Education". Invited paper presentation at the 2007 History and Future Directions of Research on Teaching and Teacher Education in Physical Education Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Chen, W., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2006). "Students’ Understanding of Integration of Movement and Mathematics through Creating games". Paper presented at the 2006 AAHPERD National Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.

Chen, W., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2006). "Students’ Learning Experiences in Integrated Physical Education and Math Unit: Broadening Horizons and Deepening Understandings". Paper presented at 2006 AERA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Chen, W. (2005). "Confirmatory factor analysis of assessing preservice teachers’ achieveing the NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards". Paper presented at the 2005 AAHPERD National Convention, Chicago, IL.

Chen, W., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2005). "A collaborative approach to developing an interdisciplinary unit". Paper presented at the 2005 AAHPERD National Convention, Chicago, IL.

Chen, W., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2005). "Interdisciplinary teaching: Integration of physical education skills and concepts with mathematical skills and concepts". Paper accepted at the 2005 AERA Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada.

Chen, W. (2004). "Assessing teacher education programs: Teaching for meeting the national standards". Paper presented at the 2004 AERA Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.

Chen, W. (2003). "Effects of teaching actions on students' use of critical thinking skills." Paper presented at the 2003 AAHPERD National Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

Chen, W., & Susko, J. (2003). "Preservice teachers' self-evaluation of achieving the NASPE standards." Paper presented at the 2003 AAHPERD National Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

Selected Grants

Funded

Brown, S. H.. C., Chen, W., & Sawyers, K. (2005). "The impact of the High/Scope Movement and Music Program on childhood health and learning". Weikart Foundation. ($29,230),

Chen, W ., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. (2003). "Integration of physical education with mathematical concepts: Broaden horizons and deepen understanding". University of Michigan, Office of the Vice President for Rresearch, March 1, 2004-June 1, 2005. ($10,385).

Chen, W . (1998). A Proposal for Summer Research Fellowship. Title: "Facilitating Students´ Critical Thinking Skills and Cooperative Abilities Within Adventure Programming". ($4,500).

Proposals Not Funded

Chen, W. and DeJong, G. (2007). Promoting implementation of quality physical education via assessment technology. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three-years from 9/1/2007-8/31/2010, $443,187.

Chen, W. and DeJong, G. (2007). Using self-assessment technology in physical education to improve student learning of motor skills. Robert Wood Johnson.

Chen, W. and DeJong, G. (2007). Using innovative self-assessment technology in physical education to improve students’ motor skills competency. 2007 AAHPERD Research Consortium grant, $10,000-15,000.

Chen, W.(2005). The Smart and Healthy Integrated Curriculum. 2005 NASPE Research Grant, $29,370.

Chen, W., Cone, T. P., Cone, S. (2004). Interdisciplinary Teaching: Integration of Physical Education Skills and Concepts with Mathematical Skills and Concepts. AERA Research Grant Program. $10,000-$15,000.

Chen, W. & Cone, T. P. (2003). Integration of physical education with mathematical concepts: Broaden horizons and deepen understanding. AAHPERD: Research Consortium, Collaborative Research program. $10,000-$15,000.

Links

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
• Michigan Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (MAHPERD)