CASE STUDIES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION: REAL WORLD PREPARATION FOR TEACHING

Edited by Sandra A. Stroot, The Ohio State University

Contributors: Over 30 educators at the elementary, middle, high school and university levels.

7 x 10

160 pages

Suggested price to students: $18.95ISBN 1-890871-30-3

ROBERT PANGRAZI, author of the respected textbooks Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children and Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students, says about this text:

"If you have long looked for a way to bring the gymnasium into the classroom for critical issue discussions, this is a textbook for you. One of the difficult aspects of teacher training is trying to place students in a setting where relevant issues come alive and seem real. Stroot and her collaborators have assembled a wide variety of case studies that are well written and carefully crafted, focusing on problems that have long been "hotspots" in our profession.

As I read these case studies, I was somewhat surprised at how easily I became immersed in them and even felt strong emotion because they were so authentic. The cases made me part of the problem or issue, and I found myself thinking of ways to solve these problems. The studies increased my insight and awareness into some subtle and some not-so-subtle issues. One of the strengths of this text is that each case study is followed by questions that encourage introspection and self-analysis. After reading a case study, students can take the time to think independently as they answer critical issue questions. Later, they can come together and share ideas, philosophies, and feelings. If you want a text that will encourage your students to think and reflect, I recommend this one. Prepare for some quality reflection!"

-Robert P. Pangrazi, Arizona State University

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