Developing a modernization evaluation index: A targeted assessment of physical education modernization in Nanchong high schools

Abstract

This study aims to construct and validate a modernization evaluation index for physical education programs in high schools within the Nanchong area, focusing on optimizing educational quality and program effectiveness. Using a Delphi method, this cross-sectional study recruited ten experts from the fields of education and physical education to select all the necessary indicators that should be used in modernization evaluation. It used three phases of surveys where the particular experts judged the relevance and importance of the mentioned factors towards physical education modernization. The data was collected to some extent for each indicator and then refined through successive rounds of feedback in order to establish the most important indicators. Specific findings highlighted from the study include infrastructure upgrade, curriculum development, and the integration of technology for modern learning as the key pillars of modern learning. Accessibility to learning facilities and curriculum was considered critical and an essential component of the study. Moreover, the interviewed specialists stressed that ongoing improvements in educational practices are indispensable for educators to adopt new approaches to teaching. Safety measures and mental health were identified as two significant concerns, with respondents expressing high levels of consensus about the frequency of assessments required to modify and enhance learning approaches. The modernization assessment index was validated and provides a clear and practical plan for improving physical education programs' technology, safety, and content. Future research should expand this study's geographical and educational findings to make them more helpful.