Unlocking the Full Potential: Non-Linear Physical Education Learning and the Development of Affective-Psychomotor Aspects of Students

Abstract

This research aims to improve the psychomotor and affective abilities of elementary school students through a nonlinear pedagogical approach. The method used is research and development that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis. From the total number of elementary school teachers spread across the Sampang-Pamekasan area, 53 teachers were selected as samples in this study. Data analysis uses a quantitative descriptive approach, focusing on the use of percentages. The results showed that teachers’ understanding of nonlinear pedagogy was achieved with a general average score of 2.705, which showed relatively good performance. However, the lowest score was found on the item “Teacher’s Understanding of the LED Approach”, with an average score of 3.247, while the understanding of “Cooperative Learning” achieved the highest score, which was 4.325, indicating excellent understanding. These findings show that overall, teachers’ understanding of nonlinear pedagogy is still not optimal, underscoring the need for more in-depth training for physical education teachers, as well as strategies to effectively implement nonlinear pedagogy in elementary schools. This research invites new initiatives for teachers to embrace and implement innovative learning strategies that fit the demands of 21st century education while exploring the impact of nonlinear pedagogy on the learning process.