HABITAT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE DIFFERENCES IN ATTITUDE TOWARDS PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN IMPHAL VALLEY REGION OF MANIPUR
Keywords:
Physical Education, Teacher Attitudes, Habitat Differences, Teaching Experience, Higher Secondary SchoolsAbstract
This study examines the differences in attitudes toward Physical Education (PE) among
government higher secondary school teachers in the Imphal Valley region of Manipur,
focusing on habitat (rural vs. urban) and teaching experience (less than 10 years vs. more
than 10 years). A descriptive survey design was employed, with data collected from 100
teachers using a self-developed questionnaire rated on a five-point Likert scale. Independent
samples t-tests revealed that rural teachers exhibited significantly more positive attitudes
toward PE compared to their urban counterparts (p < .001, d = 2.01). Similarly, teachers with
less than 10 years of experience demonstrated significantly higher positive attitudes than
those with more than 10 years of experience (p < .001, d = 2.12). These findings suggest that
environmental and professional experience factors play a crucial role in shaping teachers'
perceptions of PE. Implications for teacher training and professional development are
discussed to enhance PE delivery in diverse educational settings.
