Division of Kinesiology

University of Michigan, USA

Associate Professor

Email: chenwy@umich.edu

Qualifications

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

1987 M.S., Pedagogy in Physical Education, Beijing Sports University, China

1984 B.S., Pedagogy in Physical Education, Beijing Sports University, China

Publications (Selected)

1. Chen, W., Rovegno, I., Cone, T. P., Cone, S. L. (2012). An Accomplished Teacher’sUse of Scaffolding During A Second Grade Unit on Designing Games. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 83.
2. Chen, W., Mason, S., Staniszewski, C., Upton, A., & Valley, M. (2012). Assessing the Quality of Teachers’ Teaching Practices.Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability, 24, 25-41.
3. Chen, W., Hendricks, K., Archibald, K. (2011). Assessing Preservice Teachers’Quality Teaching Practices.Educational Research and Evaluation,17, 13-32.
4. Chen, W. (2011). Elementary School Students’ Motivation and Intention for Participationin Physical Activity Outside of School.International Journal of Applied Educational Studies.
5. Chen, W., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2011). Students’ Voices and Learning Experiences in An Integrated Unit.Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy,16, 49-65.
6. Chen, W. (2009). Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Achieving the Beginning TeacherStandards Inventory.Educational Research and Evaluation, 15, 285-304.
7. Chen, W. (2009). The Effect of Self-Determination and Theory Planned Behavior ofElementary Students’ Physical Activity Participation.International Journal of Applied Educational Studies, 4, 70-87.
8. Chen, W. (2007). Interdisciplinary Teaching: Integration of Physical Education Skills andConcepts with Mathematical Skills and Concepts. In L. B. Yurichenko (Ed.), Teaching and Teacher Issues.(pp. 101-120). New York, Nova Science Publishers.
9. Chen, W., Cone, T. P., & Cone, S. L. (2007). A Collaborative Approach toDevelopingAn Interdisciplinary Unit.Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 26, 101-122.
10. Chen, W. (2006). Self-Assessment of Achieving the National Standards forBeginningPhysical Education Teachers.Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 17, 353-371.
11. Chen, W. (2006). Teachers’ Knowledge about and Views of the National StandardsForPhysical Education.Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 25, 120-142.
12. Chen, W. (2005). Examination of Curricula, Teaching Practices and AssessmentThroughthe National Standards.Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2, 159-180.
13. Chen, W.& Rovegno, I. (2004). Learning the Skills Theme Approach: Salient andProblematic Aspects of Pedagogical Content Knowledge.Education, 125,194-212.
14. Chen, W., Rovegno, I., Todorovich, J., &Babiarz. M. (2003). Third Grade Children’sMovement Responses to Dribbling Tasks Presented by Accomplished Teachers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 22, 450-466.
15. 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.
16. Chen, W., & Cone, T. P. (2003). Links Between Children’s Use of Critical Thinking andExpert Teacher’s Teaching in Creative Dance. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 22, 169-185.