PRACTICE AND CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING ACTIVE TEACHING LEARNING METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN THE CASE OF ROBE SECONDARY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOLS; BALE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA.

Abstract

This study was carried out to assess the practices of active teaching learning methods in PE. The school success is determined by good teaching learning practices. The teaching methods are considered the nucleus in meeting the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed for establishing and enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle, as well as building student confidence and competence in facing challenges as individuals or in groups through a wide range of learning activities. This study was conducted at Robe Secondary and Preparatory Schools; Bale zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. The assessment of implementing active teaching learning practices were evaluated in terms of personal physical fitness and health, practical activities, student class ratio, teaching aids for PE, interest toward PE subject, students and teachers motivation, skills related to teaching methods during pre service and attention of school administration. The study employed questionnaire, interview and observation in data collection tools. For the purpose of the study, primary data were collected from 89 students’, 3 teachers and principals. Secondary data were collected from various educational websites, books and journals. The researcher was used strata sampling techniques. The descriptive survey design was employed in this study for its appropriateness to gather adequate and relevant data on the actual implementation of the PE practical classes in the area under the study. The data were analyzed used descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequency and chi-square. The results of study showed that majority of the respondents are dissatisfied with the practices of implementing, handling associated bottlenecks and school administration out look towards active teaching learning methods in their schools. Hence, the active teaching learning methods in the schools under study can be concluded as low level. It is recommended that Skills competency gap of teachers should be addressed, physical and health benefits of PE subject should be well communicated to the students, convenient and sufficient period allocation to the subject together with required facilities and management support should be considered so as to achieve the maximum possible of the intended out come.