An analysis on the challenges influencing the teaching of physical education in secondary schools in Lüderitz, Namibia
| dc.contributor.author | Ngolo, Stefanus E. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-05-31T07:27:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-05-31T07:27:52Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | A thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of education | |
| dc.description.abstract | The primary purpose and aim of this study were to investigate the factors influencing the teaching of Physical Education (PE) in secondary schools in Lüderitz, //Kharas Region, Namibia. The study provided answers to the following research questions: What are the challenges that influence the teaching of PE in secondary schools in Lüderitz Namibia? What are the possible solutions to the challenges affecting the teaching of PE in secondary schools in Lüderitz, Namibia? Literature was reviewed by linking to the challenges influencing the teaching of PE in secondary schools, and a survey research strategy was used. Three research instruments were used in the collection of data; these instruments were open-ended and closed-ended questionnaires and observation schedules. A total of 100 learners, six (6) teachers, two (2) heads of departments and two (2) principals from two (2) schools participated in the study. All participants completed open-ended and closed ended questionnaires. In addition, observation notes were also used to collect data. From the results obtained, the study revealed that there are challenges in the teaching of PE. These challenges, among others, include: lack of PE facilities at schools where teaching of PE is supposed to take place, PE not being taught according to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s programme or syllabus due to lack of teachers’ interest in the subject and lack of supervision from school management. Further, the few available PE facilities are not adequate at the schools; there is a lack of PE equipment; a lack of PE management; lack of PE study materials such as textbooks; lack of interest and commitment among some teachers and students and lack of ii qualified PE teachers. Schools do not have trained PE teachers resulting in PE being taught by teachers who do not have PE knowledge and PE teaching skills. The study recommended the provision of PE facilities as well as PE equipment. Teachers and learners should follow a program or syllabus put in place by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and not do random activities. Schools should employ qualified PE teachers and provide more equipment for PE to support the teaching and learning process | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11070/3862 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of Namibia | |
| dc.subject | Physical Education | |
| dc.subject | Teaching | |
| dc.subject | Challenges | |
| dc.subject | Secondary Schools | |
| dc.subject | Social constructivism theory | |
| dc.title | An analysis on the challenges influencing the teaching of physical education in secondary schools in Lüderitz, Namibia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |