Examining the Reciprocal Nature of Service-Learning for Underserved Students and Preservice Teachers.

Autor: Galvan, Christine, Meaney, Karen, Gray, Virginia
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Zdroj: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education; Oct2018, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p363-372, 10p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts
Abstrakt: Background: Although service-learning scholarship in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs has shown positive results, little is known about the reciprocal benefits of PETE service-learning programs on underserved students and physical education preservice teachers. Purpose: This study examined the impacts on students and teachers of integrating two physical education curricula within a service-learning program using a mixed-methods approach. Methods: A pretest–posttest design investigated changes in cardiorespiratory endurance training among students (n = 50). Reflective journals, interviews, and field notes assessed program impact on preservice teachers (n = 16). Results: Findings revealed a significant improvement in cardiorespiratory endurance among students, while qualitative data provide evidence of increases in general pedagogical content, knowledge of curriculum, and knowledge of educational contexts among teachers. Discussion/Conclusion: This study adds important reciprocity findings to PETE service-learning literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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