Self-check and reciprocal teaching styles in physical education: a qualitative investigation of elementary school students' experiences

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to examine by using a qualitative design, the effects of the implementation of the self-check and reciprocal teaching styles on students’ enjoyment, effort and interest during physical education classes. Fifty two 5th and 6th grade primary school students participated in the study. Students were taught by two physical education teachers. The self-check and the reciprocal teaching styles were implemented during the instruction of basic basketball skills in three physical education lessons. Semi-structured interviews were used for ascertainment of students’ opinions. From the results of the thematic analysis it was found that the intervention positively affected learners’ enjoyment, interest and effort during lesson on the condition that implementation of new teaching practices is systematic. The findings of the present study provide useful information on elementary school students’ experiences during physical education lesson with the use of self-check and reciprocal teaching styles.