Service-Learning in Physical Education Teacher Education: A Pedagogical Model towards Sustainable Development Goals
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| Title: | Service-Learning in Physical Education Teacher Education: A Pedagogical Model towards Sustainable Development Goals |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | García-Rico, Luis, Martínez-Muñoz, L. Fernando, Santos-Pastor, María Luisa, Chiva- Bartoll, Oscar |
| Source: | International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2021 22(4):747-765. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Education Programs, Physical Education Teachers, COVID-19, Pandemics, Service Learning, Sustainable Development, School Closing, Online Courses, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Competencies |
| DOI: | 10.1108/IJSHE-09-2020-0325 |
| ISSN: | 1467-6370 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The purpose of this study is to know the contribution of service-learning (SL) on the awareness-raising and sensitivity with regards to sustainable development goals (SDGs) in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. Design/methodology/approach: The research used a qualitative methodology with a case study design from an ethnographic-interpretative approach. The participants were 81 higher education level students from the PETE program. For the collection of information, the following techniques and instruments were used: non-participant observation, students' portfolios, focus groups and group-interviews. Findings: The main findings show the teaching positive features of SL experiences in the PETE students. In alignment with the sustainable development model, the findings suggest that SL can boost and strengthen knowledge, comprehension, sensitivity and compromise in relation to the SDGs. It can be concluded that SL allows teacher educators to train socially critical professionals and to progress toward a sustainable development. Originality/value: SL emerges as an appropriate pedagogical model to meet the educational needs of higher education and to face global challenges in relation to the sustainable development of the planet. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1300167 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The purpose of this study is to know the contribution of service-learning (SL) on the awareness-raising and sensitivity with regards to sustainable development goals (SDGs) in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. Design/methodology/approach: The research used a qualitative methodology with a case study design from an ethnographic-interpretative approach. The participants were 81 higher education level students from the PETE program. For the collection of information, the following techniques and instruments were used: non-participant observation, students' portfolios, focus groups and group-interviews. Findings: The main findings show the teaching positive features of SL experiences in the PETE students. In alignment with the sustainable development model, the findings suggest that SL can boost and strengthen knowledge, comprehension, sensitivity and compromise in relation to the SDGs. It can be concluded that SL allows teacher educators to train socially critical professionals and to progress toward a sustainable development. Originality/value: SL emerges as an appropriate pedagogical model to meet the educational needs of higher education and to face global challenges in relation to the sustainable development of the planet. |
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| ISSN: | 1467-6370 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/IJSHE-09-2020-0325 |
