The effect of active learning strategy in improving some rhythmic gymnastics skills among female students at Maysan University

Abstract

Chapter One: In light of the rapid development in teaching methods, traditional strategies have become insufficient to achieve educational objectives in areas that require interaction and creativity, such as rhythmic gymnastics. This study aims to explore the effect of active learning strategy in improving female students' skill performance in rhythmic gymnastics skills. Therefore, the active learning strategy was proposed as an interactive educational method that encourages critical thinking, group cooperation, and the development of creativity. The study assumes the existence of statistically significant differences between traditional methods and active learning in favor of the latter in improving skill and rhythmic performance. Chapter Two: The research sample included 20 female students, who were divided into two groups: an experimental group to which the active learning strategy was applied, and a control group that used traditional methods. The educational program included 12 educational units, with a weekly unit of 90 minutes, with interactive activities and performance analysis using video. Pre-tests were conducted on 11/30/2023 and post-tests on 3/7/2024 to measure the level of improvement. The researcher used tools such as (balls, hoops, indicators), with data analysis using SPSS. The expected results indicate the effectiveness of the active learning strategy in improving the skill and aesthetic performance of female students compared to traditional methods

Chapter Three: After applying the active learning program, the experimental group showed a noticeable improvement in all the skills studied (balance, motor coordination with rhythm, flexibility), while the control group did not show any statistically significant improvement, except for a slight development that can be attributed to natural growth. In the post-test, the experimental group clearly outperformed the control group in all skills, which confirms that the use of the active learning strategy had a direct positive impact on the development of the skill performance of female students, compared to traditional methods.

As for the conclusions, they confirmed the effectiveness of the active learning program in enhancing motor skills compared to traditional methods, which showed limitations in improving performance