National Association for Sport and Physical Education

2010 Sport Management Outstanding Achievement Award

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Jacquelyn Cuneen headshot

Name: Jacquelyn Cuneen
School Name: Bowling Green State University
City/State/Zip: Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
E-mail: naspe@aahperd.org

Education:

  • West Virginia University, Doctor of Education, 1988
  • SUNY Cortland, Master of Science in Education, 1972
  • Ohio Northern University, Bachelor of Arts, 1971

Professional Experience:

  • Bowling Green State University, 1989-present
  • Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism Division chair, 2002-2006
  • Field Experience Coordinator, 1994-2002

Personal:

"Throughout my public school and college teaching career I have consistently embraced the philosophical ideals of American educator John Dewey whose 20th century writings, beliefs, and teachings continue to have profound influences on schooling throughout the world. Initially introduced as Instrumentalism, some version of Dewey's philosophical position seems to emerge every decade under a trendy new name; however his basic tenets focusing on learning-by-doing rather than by tutoring, drilling, and indoctrination are a central part of every new edition of each emerging dogma. Every lecture I give, project I assign, activity I require, and assessment I conduct reflects my pledge to learning-by-doing. Dewey's philosophical influence -- the learning-by-doing theme -- is palpable throughout each course I have taught or designed."