Implementation of student centered approach in teaching physical education class room: the case of western wollega zone

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to assess the status of implementation of student centered approach or method in teaching physical education class room in Gimbi ,Boji Dermaji and Boji chokarsa preparatory schools. A total of 223 students plus 4 Physical Education teachers were the participants of the study Descriptive survey method was employed to accomplish the study. In this study, availability sampling method was used for the teachers as a sample. Lottery method of simple random sampling was used for students selection as a sample of the study .The questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument which was supported by observation and semi structured interviews. Despite inadequate provision of training on student centered approach or method, the study indicated that all physical education teachers sample schools have develop positive attitude towards student centered method. Learners have low perception about students centered method of learning and the extent of participating student centered method in physical education class room situation was found low. According to the result of the study, teachers’ lack of appropriate (pre service and in service) training on student centered method, the class size, learners’ negative attitude towards physical education class room. And also in adequacy of instructional materials, little attention given by administration body, large class size learners negative attitude towards physical education subject The study also indicated that learners’ perception of the student-centered method or approach of learning as “low” hence, the school administrators together arrange orientation program for the learners to create awareness on how they use the new method of instruction unless this is done it is possible to resolve the problem of responsibility taking in student-centered approach/method class room.