What emphasis should service-learning have in the development of a professional?

[...] some concrete examples follow: incorporate service-learning as part of the requirements of virtually all professional courses, including assisting in teaching and/or mentoring in various activity and lab courses; serving as a mentor or tutor for students at school and/or at college/university...

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Published in:Journal of physical education, recreation & dance recreation & dance, 2010-03, Vol.81 (3), p.54-55
Main Authors: Connor, Bill, Johnson, Kyle, Elliot, Gloria, Adams, Jessica B, Stein, Julian U
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adapted Physical Education
Authentic Learning
College campuses
College students
Colleges & universities
Community Relations
Experiential Learning
Fund Raising
Kinesiology
Leadership
Learning
Lesson Plans
Opportunities
Physical Development
Physical Education
Physical education teachers
Preschool Education
Programming
Psychomotor Skills
Rehabilitation Centers
Students with Disabilities
Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Improvement
Teaching methods
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Summary:[...] some concrete examples follow: incorporate service-learning as part of the requirements of virtually all professional courses, including assisting in teaching and/or mentoring in various activity and lab courses; serving as a mentor or tutor for students at school and/or at college/university levels; and serving at the Red Cross, YM/WCAs, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, senior centers, fitness centers, Junior Olympics, Special Olympics, Senior Olympics, different community sports programs, dance recitals, fundraising activities, and special events. Other examples include working in children's physical development clinics, such as the one at Bridgewater (MA) State College, and on many other campuses across the country; organizing and conducting programs such as wheelchair basketball tournaments, or fishing tournaments for individuals with disabilities- the sky is the limit.
ISSN:0730-3084
2168-3816
DOI:10.1080/07303084.2010.10598450