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Play-Based Learning as a Tool in Enhancing Physical Skill Development of Children

Hafees Tosin Sulyman(1), Jawad Olayemi Olosunde(2), Akeem Opeyemi Raheem(3),


(1) Kwara State Universitu
(2) Kwara State Universitu
(3) Asa LGEA School, Sokoto Ayekale
Corresponding Author

Abstract


The study examined play-based learning as a tool for enhancing physical skill development of Children. The study adopted a pre-test, post-test control group quasi-experimental research design. All children, aged 4 to 12 years in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State make up the population, while 80 children were selected to participate in the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the sample.  The reliability index of the instrument was determined using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Four research hypotheses were formulated and tested in the cause of the study with inferential statistics of Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and t-test. Play-based learning was found to have a significant effect on children's physical skills development in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. It was therefore recommended that play-based learning should be used always to promote children's holistic development.

Keywords


Physical skill; Play-based learning; Nigeria; Teaching

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