Making sense of the alignment of social justice beliefs, theory, and pedagogy: being and becoming a physical education teacher educator for social justice.

This research speaks to both the deeply intertwined journey of personal growth, critical reflection, and dialogical interactions, highlighting the interconnected nature of pedagogy, theory, and personal beliefs in shaping social justice practice. As such, the process of this research provides a rich tapestry of narratives that offer both practical insights and theoretical reflections that can be applied to fields of social justice and PETE. This research serves as a testament to the power of dialogue, critical reflection, and collaborative inquiry in the process of providing clarity to and advancing social justice beliefs, practices, and pedagogies.

Baker, K., Scanlon, D., Calderón, A., & Efthymiou, G. S. (2025). Making sense of the alignment of social justice beliefs, theory, and pedagogy: being and becoming a physical education teacher educator for social justice. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2025.2533801

Antonio Calderón is an Associate Professor and the Course Director of the PME Physical Education, UL.

Contact: Email Antonio.calderon@ul.ie    LinkedIn   Follow on X: @acalderon_pe