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Service-Learning in Secondary School Physical Education Teacher Education in Taiwan: A Study on Approaches to Reflection.

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Title: Service-Learning in Secondary School Physical Education Teacher Education in Taiwan: A Study on Approaches to Reflection.
Authors: Lin, Andy1 (AUTHOR) andy60084@gmail.com
Source: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Jul2026, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p1-9. 9p.
Subject Terms: *Service learning, *Teacher education, *Student teachers, *Physical education, *Secondary schools, Introspection, Rural geography, Taiwanese people
Geographic Terms: Taiwan
Abstract: Purpose: This study investigated the positive, neutral, and negative learning outcomes associated with service-learning among secondary school physical education preservice teachers in rural areas of Taiwan. Method: This study analyzed the reflections and questionnaire responses of 38 preservice teachers (26 males and 12 females) enrolled in a secondary physical education teacher education program, who participated in rural service-learning at a sport university in northern Taiwan. The information was examined using thematic analysis and interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: The results were categorized into five themes, each focusing on different aspects of preservice teachers' experiences in service-learning. These categories not only offered an overview of their growth and development but also shed light on the disparities and challenges within rural areas. Discussion: Service-learning enhanced the professional growth of physical education preservice teachers in Taiwan, fostering adaptability, reflection, and a commitment to addressing challenges in rural areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Purpose: This study investigated the positive, neutral, and negative learning outcomes associated with service-learning among secondary school physical education preservice teachers in rural areas of Taiwan. Method: This study analyzed the reflections and questionnaire responses of 38 preservice teachers (26 males and 12 females) enrolled in a secondary physical education teacher education program, who participated in rural service-learning at a sport university in northern Taiwan. The information was examined using thematic analysis and interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: The results were categorized into five themes, each focusing on different aspects of preservice teachers' experiences in service-learning. These categories not only offered an overview of their growth and development but also shed light on the disparities and challenges within rural areas. Discussion: Service-learning enhanced the professional growth of physical education preservice teachers in Taiwan, fostering adaptability, reflection, and a commitment to addressing challenges in rural areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:02735024
DOI:10.1123/jtpe.2025-0044