ERIC Number: EJ1386125
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1740-8989
EISSN: EISSN-1742-5786
Development of Prosocial Competencies in PETE and Sport Science Students. Social Justice, Service-Learning and Physical Activity in Cultural Diversity Contexts
Ruiz-Montero, Pedro Jesús; Corral-Robles, Silvia; García-Carmona, Marina; Leiva-Olivencia, Juan José
Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, v28 n3 p244-258 2023
Background: The development of prosocial competencies in university students can be attained through the implementation of Service-Learning (S-L) methodology by carrying out a community service to groups of foreign unaccompanied minors (FUM). Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) and Sport Science (SS) students involved in an S-L experience normally develop a critical way of thinking as they face social conflicts. Besides, social justice education and S-L attempt to help in favour of social inclusion of vulnerable groups. Purpose: This study aims to assess the development of prosocial competencies in PETE and SS students taking a Dual Degree Program in Physical Activity (PA) and SS and Primary Education. This is done through S-L methodology, by carrying out a community service to groups of FUM. Method: A total of 21 male and 9 female PETE and SS students participated in this study. The methodology used is of a qualitative nature. Reflective diary is used as an instrument for data collection, and content analysis as an information analysis technique. Results: It has been observed an improvement in the prosocial competencies of the PETE and SS students involved in the S-L experience. The competencies with the greatest number of references and, therefore, those with a greater presence in their testimonies, include organisation, proactivity and optimism, self-esteem, and tolerance and respect. Conclusion: The S-L is capable of undertaking a transformative role which enables PETE and SS students to acquire prosocial competencies in contexts relating to cultural diversity and social justice.
Descriptors: Prosocial Behavior, College Students, Physical Education, Athletics, Social Justice, Service Learning, Cultural Differences, Social Problems, Competence, Physical Activities, Elementary Education, Immigrants, Preservice Teacher Education, Empathy, Social Attitudes, Well Being, Social Responsibility, Altruism, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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