Developing a Pedagogy of Restorative Physical Education

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Michael A. HemphillUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Yongsun LeeUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Sarah RagabUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Jeremy RinkerUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Omari L. DysonUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2021-0004
Keywords:
restorative justice; social and emotional learning; transformative pedagogy; community-engaged scholarship
First Published Online:
17 Aug 2021
In Print:
Volume 41: Issue 2
Page Range:
194–203
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the process of developing an alternative physical education program using restorative justice practices as a transformative approach to social–emotional learning. Method: This study utilizes qualitative case study methods to examine the implementation process and short-term outcomes. Data sources include focus group interviews, student journals, observations, and reflective field notes. Trustworthiness of the findings are supported by triangulation, peer debriefings, prolonged engagement, and external program reviews. Results: The implementation of social and emotional learning was substantiated by student engagement with four class goals in which they aimed to participate in physical education as “champions,” “heroes,” “achievers,” and “peacemakers.” Restorative pedagogy included restorative chats, listening circles, community circles, and healing circles. Conclusion: This study suggests that transformative curriculum, such as restorative justice, offers a transformative approach to social and emotional learning that is applicable to physical education.

Hemphill, Lee, and Ragab are with the Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Rinker and Dyson are with the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

Hemphill (hemphill@uncg.edu) is corresponding author.
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