ERIC Number: EJ1183019
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Pedagogical Practices and Curriculum Considerations for a Study Away Course in Sport
Stinnett, Brad; Oregon, Evelyn
Physical Educator, v75 n3 p454-470 2018
As academic programs relative to sport continue to grow and evolve, college and university faculty are tasked with developing innovative curricula to enhance the overall experiences of their students. A viable option to facilitate this charge is complementing traditional courses with domestic study away opportunities. This article adds to the limited literature on domestic study away courses in sport by detailing pedagogical approaches and curriculum design strategies utilized in a faculty-led study away course within an academic program in sport. Several theories including constructivism, cooperative learning, discovery learning, and experiential learning made up the theoretical framework and were adopted for pedagogical and curriculum planning purposes. A variety of course assignments, assessments, and experiences were implemented and integrated with student-centered and active learning concepts. Practical implications from this paper include encouraging openness to new instructional methods, integrating active learning theories into study away activities, and the importance of well-designed course assignments and assessments. This paper establishes a foundation for future investigations on the topic and presents recommendations for further research.
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Practices, Teaching Methods, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Physical Education, Assignments, Field Experience Programs, Integrated Activities, College Programs
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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