Evaluation of Teaching Methods in Gymnastics by KAILEY DEGUARA

This paper evaluates teaching methods in gymnastics by analyzing their alignment with four psychological learning theories: Bruner’s Social Constructivism, Rogers’ Humanistic Approach, Piaget’s Stage Theory of Cognitive Development, and Vygotsky’s Social Constructivism. The study investigates the effectiveness of each approach in fostering skill acquisition, motivation, and understanding among students, contextualized within the broader discourse of educational psychology. What is the most effective teaching method using 4 psychological learning theories for students to excel in developing skills in gymnastics? Through structured tasks and student-centered activities, this paper examines the interplay between theory and practice, highlighting the role of discovery learning, scaffolding, peer collaboration, and intrinsic motivation in the teaching process. Each method’s implementation and outcomes were observed and assessed, revealing distinct strengths and challenges in the context of skill development in gymnastics. Findings suggest that tailoring teaching strategies to the developmental and cognitive needs of students leads to greater engagement and skill mastery. The study also underscores the importance of balancing cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions of learning to optimize outcomes. In line with research across educational and applied fields, this paper demonstrates that innovative teaching strategies informed by psychological theories can significantly enhance student performance and understanding.

Method of research:

Step 1: research on each teaching style respectively for each theory

Step 2: compare each teaching style in how they can be conducted for teaching gymnastics

Step 3: make out a task of each teaching theory

Step 4: put task to test in the classroom

Step 5: discuss the outcomes in the classroom with students

Step 6: create surveys to give to the students, getting feedback on the task

Step 7: analyse results for each theory

Evaluation of Teaching Methods in Gymnastics

Behaviourism

Theorist: B.F Skinner

Theory: Operant Conditioning

Cognitive

Theorist: Jean Piaget

Theory: Stage theory of cognitive development

Psychological Theories in Teaching Methods

Humanistic

Theorist: Carl Rogers

Theory: Person-Centered personality theory

Constructivism

Theorist: Jerome Bruner

Theory: Social Constructivism

RIDM Dance Academy Students Participated in this research:

Sources used for this reseach

Ferguson, Kyle E.. The Psychology of B F Skinner, SAGE Publications, Incorporated, 2001. ProQuest Ebook Central,

Akpan, Ben. Kennedy, Teresa J. Science Education in Theory and Practice: An Introductory Guide to Learning Theory, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Edited 2021

Bruner, Jerome Seymour. Actual Minds, Possible Worlds, Harvard University Press, 1985. ProQuest Ebook Central,

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