THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYING THE TEACHING AID (3D GYM) ON LEARNING MOTIVATION OF SOME GROUND MOVEMENTS IN GYMNASTICS AMONG THE STUDENTS OF THE BASIC STAGE IN AQABA DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying the impact of employing the teaching aid (3D GYM) on learning motivation of some ground movements in gymnastics among the students of the basic stage in the Aqaba directorate of education. The study used the experimental approach due to its compatibility to the study nature and objectives. The study sample consisted of (30) students from the basic stage who were chosen purposively and divided into two groups; the experimental group and the control group. The study sample individuals applied the educational program over a period of (8) weeks in three units. The data were analyzed using (SPSS). The results revealed that the proposed educational program has a positive effect on learning the ground movements in gymnastics among the students of the basic stage in Jordan. The results revealed that using (3D GYM) has an effective role in promoting motivation for learning ground movement skills, and that the learner's motivation is affected by several external factors, including the most exciting and motivating electronic methods of learning the different skills in with the least time and effort.Based on the results, the researchers recommended the necessity of conducting further researches and studies about gymnastics and integrating (3D GYM) teaching aid with other devices, since the program includes all the sporting devices.