INVESTIGATION OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES OF FEMALE STUDENTSIN PARTICIPATION IN HANDBALL PRACTICAL CLASS. IN THE CASE OF RAZESLASIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the major challenges of female students’ participation in handball practical class in the case of Razesilasieelementary school. To achieve the objective of the study, the researcher used a descriptive research design followed the survey method. Out of the 45 female students inRazesilasie elementary schoolin grade 8, only 20 female students and two teachers were selected by stratified and purposive sampling techniques to get relevant data for the study. The data collection instruments used in this study werea questionnaire, interview, and observation to get enough and relevant information from students and teachers. The findings of the study showed that there were environmental challenges, biological challenges, lack of sufficient facilities for female student’s practical classes, and theequipment and the teaching learning methods werenot appropriately organized for students. To overcome these problems the researcher recommended that fulfill equipment and facility, teaching-learning methodology and practical class period should be organizedproperly.