ASSESSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: IN CASE OF DELO MENA WOREDA SECONDERY SCHOOLS AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL, BALE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE ETHIOPIAN.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of continuous assessment method in physical education class: In case of Delo Mena Secondary and preparatory schools, Bale Zone, Oromia regional state Ethiopian. To conduct the study, descriptive survey design was used with mixed approaches, which are both quantitative and qualitative research approaches are used. The sample sizes were determined by Slovene’s formula from totals population of 1369 which selected 310 students by random selection and 5 physical education teachers select purposively. The main instruments of data collection were questionnaire and observation. The data were analyzed using descriptive statics, SPSS software version, frequency and percentage. The study also found that proper use of continuous assessment methods, large class sizes, inadequacy of school infrastructure, lack of CA manuals, weak follow up support and feedback system on assessing the implementation of continuous assessment, lack of material and playground in the schools were the major challenges the implementation of continuous assessment. For further arrange improvement, continuous on job training, adequate and updated manuals, support and immediate feedback on the learners' continuous assessment implementation, fulfillment of facilities and materials and also adequate playground were suggested as potential solutions to the proper implementation of continuous assessment in Physical Education class.