APPLICATION OF ACTIVE LEARNING METHODS DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS IN SOME SELECTED SECON DARY SCHOOLS OF EAST HARARGHE ZONE; KOMBOLCHA WOREDA, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE.

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to assess the application status of active learning methods in physical education class in some selected secondary schools of East Hararghe zone, Kombolcha woreda in Oromia Regional State. In order to meet the objectives of the study descriptive survey research method was employed. There are three secondary schools and one preparatory school in this woreda. To achieve these three secondary schools were selected as study area through availability sampling technique. The researcher incorporated 140 male and 62 female students, 3 PE teachers and 3 school directors were primary sources of data. Regarding sampling technique, students were selected from each sample school by using simple random sampling technique. Physical education teachers and school directors were selected on the bases of availability sampling technique. The research methodology employed in the study was a descriptive survey. Observation, interviews and questionnaire were the major data gathering tools used in the study. Regarding analyzed data the researcher used table and Percentage. Interview data analyzed through narrative form. The results of the study revealed that based on the findings, conclusions were made and recommended PE teachers should use different methods of teaching, motivate and encourage students. Finally, School directors and community together should strive to fulfill instructional materials and facilities, creating awareness on school community and students.