The Effectiveness of a Proposed Learning Program Using Selected Teaching Methods on Learning Basic Volleyball Skills among Students of the Faculty of Physical Education at An-Najah National University

Authors

Mahmoud Al-Atrash, An-Najah National University - PalestineFollow
Rafat Al-Tibi, An-Najah National University - PalestineFollow
Laila Salem, An-Najah National University - PalestineFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35192/jjoas-h.v29i2.7

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effect of a proposed educational program based on reciprocal and multi-level teaching methods on learning basic volleyball skills among female students at the Faculty of Physical Education, An-Najah National University. The study sample consisted of 22 students enrolled in the volleyball (1) course, with an average age of 18.3 years. The researchers employed a quasi-experimental design using pre- and post-tests to achieve the study’s objectives. The sample was divided into two experimental groups: the first group was taught using the reciprocal method, while the second group was taught using the multi-level method. Pre-tests of the skill variables were conducted prior to implementing the program, covering the following skills: overhead pass, underhand pass, underhand serve from the front, and underhand serve from the side. For statistical analysis, the researchers used SPSS software, applying independent-samples t-tests to measure differences between the two groups, paired-samples t-tests to compare pre- and post-measurements, and Pearson correlation coefficients to ensure the reliability of the tests. The results revealed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between pre- and post-tests in favor of the post-tests in both groups. The first experimental group (reciprocal method) achieved improvement percentages of 92.71% (overhead pass), 75.59% (underhand pass), 121.05% (underhand serve from the front), and 81.57% (underhand serve from the side). The second experimental group (multi-level method) achieved improvement percentages of 43.46%, 46.35%, 58.65%, and 42.87% for the same skills, respectively. The study concluded that both the reciprocal and multi-level teaching methods are effective in improving the learning of basic volleyball skills, and it recommended adopting these methods in teaching volleyball skills to female physical education students.

Recommended Citation

Al-Atrash, Mahmoud; Al-Tibi, Rafat; and Salem, Laila (2021) "The Effectiveness of a Proposed Learning Program Using Selected Teaching Methods on Learning Basic Volleyball Skills among Students of the Faculty of Physical Education at An-Najah National University," Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series: Vol. 29: Iss. 2, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35192/jjoas-h.v29i2.7
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jjoas-h/vol29/iss2/7