The Effectiveness of the Usage of the Cooperative Learning in the Development of Certain Basic Competencies in Volleyball for 15-16 Years Old Pupils

Authors : Brahim Harbach, Djamel Mokranil, Houcine Benzidanel, Djourdem Bendehibal, Sabria Abdeli

Pages : 171-176

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Publication Date : 2016-06-23

Article Type : Other

Abstract :This study’s aim was to identify the effectivenss of the cooperative learning in the development of some competencies related in volleyball (normal transmission, the reception of transmission, done until the zone of the opponent), where an experimental method with its two types (pre-test and after-test) has used for the pupils of middle school in Ain Safeaa (wilaya of Naama -Algeria). The 24 pupils (15-16) years, were divided into two groups, a control group of 12 pupils and an experimental group of 12 also. The second group was divided in two groups of six and each one has three categories: the weak, the average and the good ones. In order to collect information, researchers have used competencies tests and the formation program suggested in order selecting a referee from the teachers. The results have shown that the cooperative learning helped in the progress of competencies mentioned in the study. Therefore, researchers recommend giving a higher importance in the new methods of teaching related to skills. 
Keywords : cooperative learning, basic competencies, volleyball