Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to make a survey on the factors affecting the application of
active learning methods in physical education class: The case of Ayalew Tessema secondary
and preparatory school, South Wollo zone, Amhara Regional state Ethiopia. To achieve the
objective, descriptive survey research method was employed. From the total grade 9th
students of the schools approximately 300, the sample size 42 male and 33 female generally 75
students were selected from grade 9th by using stratified sampling method,, two (2) physical
education teachers selected purposely and one(1) school director selected as the sample.
Totally 78 respondents were selected as a sample. The needed data were obtained by means of
questionnaires distributed to 2 physical education teachers and to 75 students, interview
which was designed for school director and finally observational check list was used and
percentage was used as a main technique of analysis for quantitative data and qualitative data
were analyzed by words. The data were analyzed by using SPSS for windows version 20.
Accordingly the research revealed the following results; all physical education teachers
employ lecture method of teaching. The teachers did not take necessary training about active
learning methods, even though they believe in contribution of active learning for effective
learning. Most physical education teachers did not include a variety of teaching approach
and techniques in physical education class. As a result the application of active learning
methods was far from the standard and they concentrated on few tools and large class size,
shortage of time, lack of teaching aids lack of availability of a few or no instructional media,
lack of awareness about active learning methods and the student’s negative attitude towards
the subject matter. Depending on findings recommended that fulfilling necessary sport
facilities, teaching aid or materials, decreasing numbers of student per class motivating PE
teachers to implement ALM, strengthen school administrators follow up and supervision and
providing on job training
