PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND TEACHERS COPING STRATEGIES IN DIGALU AND TIJO SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF EAST ARSI ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify physical education class’s management problems and teachers coping strategies in Digalu and Tijo secondary schools. . The samples of the study were taken from Sagure and Hacalu secondary schools. Data was gathered from 2 school directors, 4 physical education teachers and 273 students. Regarding sampling technique, students were selected by using simple sample technique and physical education teachers and school directors were selected on the bases of availability sampling technique. To this end, descriptive survey method was employed. Questionnaires, interview and observation were the major data gathering instruments used in the study. The data collected were organized, analyzed, tabulated and interpreted using simple percentage. As far as major findings of the study are concerned, majority of the respondents stated their view that physical education teachers were not effective in employing classroom management components such as applying classroom rules, motivating learner, organizing students for various instructional task, monitoring and providing feedback. Besides, some major problems that affect the implementation of classroom management were also found. The major identified problems were inadequate instructional resources and facilities, lack of comfortable playground, weak teachers’ skill to promote classroom management, problem of large class size, and student’s disciplinary problems. Finally, the last section of the study deals with recommendations that are sought to practical in solving the problems identified in the study.