Effective Teaching Methods in Physical Education Classes: A pilot study implementing a new survey for teachers

Diellza Kelmendi; Tringa Dedi

¹Kosovo Olympic Academy, Kosovo Olympic Committee, Pristina, Kosovo
²Kosovo Pedagogical Institute, Pristina, Kosovo

Effective Teaching Methods in Physical Education Classes: A pilot study implementing a new survey for teachers

J. Anthr. Sport Phys. Educ. 2024, 8(3), 15-21 | DOI: 10.26773/jaspe.240703

Abstract

Physical education (PE) classes for children play a crucial role in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle. The PE in the Kosovo primary schools, together with its teaching and organizational issues have long been a key topic of political, sport and scientific debate. However, the various actions carried out so far have not been enough to recognize contents and methods of PE correctly oriented in an educational way. The aim of the study is to highlight the latest method and strategies of the teachers, and the new curriculum used in the field of PE for better learning and developing health among children through physical activity. The research involved (n = 100) PE teachers from Kosovo public schools. All teachers are from Kosovo primary schools, classes VI-IX, with an average of 16 years of work experience. Data was collected using questionnaire by an online survey. The learning methods mostly applied are: practical learning method (96%), teaching through lectures (79%), interactive method (72%), effective teaching method (66%), learning through certain goals (47%). The factors that influence the effective use of teaching strategies are: infrastructure and equipment (94%), teacher skills (89%), competitive activities among children (57%), and children’s desire for physical and sports activities (46%). The factors that can influence the increase in the effectiveness of teaching strategies are: the addition of teaching hours (92%) teacher trainings (84%) and curricular improvements (78%). Teaching methods help teachers to have an effective communication with students, clear instructions, demonstrations, and techniques being taught.

Keywords

physical education (PE), teaching method, strategy

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