The impact of the educational corners strategy on the development of motor coordination, balance, and the performance of some basic skill requirements in floor exercises among middle school female students

Abstract

The educational corners strategy relies on dividing the classroom into different corners, with each corner containing a set of educational activities aimed at achieving specific learning objectives. It is one of the methods used to implement this type of strategy. The research aimed to demonstrate the impact of educational corners as a strategy on developing motor coordination, balance, and the performance of floor exercise routines among female students. This age group is considered highly sensitive in terms of motor development and physical skills. Therefore, applying innovative educational strategies like educational corners is of great importance. The researcher conducted the pre-tests in Aden Intermediate School in the Al-Karkh 2nd Directorate of Education in Baghdad. The researcher used the experimental method with a design involving two equal groups, with each group consisting of 20 students. The research sample completed two educational units per week over a period of six weeks. The researcher applied the educational corners strategy, which is one of the effective teaching methods for learning gymnastics skills, particularly the floor exercise routines. This strategy involves dividing the learning content into multiple corners, where students learn a specific skill in each corner through guided activities. The researcher concluded that the educational corners strategy enhances motor coordination, balance, and basic skills in floor exercises among middle school female students.