Service-Learning in Physical Education and Other Related Professions: A Global Perspective

The study and application of service learning as a pedagogy has become widespread. Service-Learning in Physical Education and Other Related Professions: A Global Perspective shows students how faculty in physical education and other related professions have designed, implemented, assessed and conducted action research involving service-learning as a teaching and learning method, both nationally and internationally. The text is broken down into three parts: Part I discusses what service-learning is and what parameters have been explored and the integration of standards to ensure high-quality service-learning. Part II focuses on the pedagogical frameworks which service-learning thrives in and explores how the model specifically meets national standards and best practices. It also explores the emerging role of research. Part III is devoted to a variety of programs from across the globe that utilize service-learning in their pedagogical framework and provides the nuts and bolts of what they have done and how they have accomplished it. Written by experts in the field with direct experience in designing and applying service-learning, this book provides not only a theoretical base for implementing service-learning into courses but also gives specific examples of successful projects that both students and educators will find challenging. Teachers, coaches, students and administrators will all find valuable resources within this text.

Chapter Foreword
Chapter Introduction
Chapter About the Authors
PartPart I Introduction to Service-Learning
ChapterChapter 1 The Need for Service-Learning in Schools and Communities
ChapterChapter 2 The Value and Commitment of Service-Learning in Physical Education and Physical Activity: Blending Social Responsibility
ChapterChapter 3 Theoretical Foundations of Service-Learning
ChapterChapter 4 Integrating Standards
ChapterChapter 5 Pondering Pedagogical Possibilities: Physical Education and the Activation of Critical Service-Learning
PartPart II Perspectives and Practical Implications of Service-Learning
ChapterChapter 6 Service versus Service-Learning
ChapterChapter 7 Creating Service-Learning Partnerships in Schools and Communities
ChapterChapter 8 Conducting Reflection in Service-Learning
ChapterChapter 9 Addressing Diverse and Underserved Populations through Service-Learning
ChapterChapter 10 Perspectives from Service-Learning Recipients
ChapterChapter 11 A Sport Management Graduate Student's View of Service-Learning
ChapterChapter 12 Designing Curriculum Action Research in Service-Learning
PartPart III Models of Integrating Service-Learning
ChapterChapter 13 Slippery Rock University
ChapterChapter 14 University of North Florida
ChapterChapter 15 Minnesota State University
ChapterChapter 16 Eastern Washington University
ChapterChapter 17 Texas Tech University
ChapterChapter 18 Rhode Island College
ChapterChapter 19 Central Michigan University
ChapterChapter 20 Whitworth University
ChapterChapter 21 University of Glouchestershire (UK)
ChapterChapter 22 University of Windsor (CA)
ChapterChapter 23 University of Melbourne (AU)
ChapterChapter 24 University of Canterbury (NZ)
ChapterAppendix A Service Learning Resources