Neuroscience-based physical education learning environment: An analysis

Abstract

This research is part of the research and development phase conducted by researchers. The purpose of this study is to describe the physical education learning environment by integrating the neuroscience concept. The method used in this research is literature study and survey with the following steps, 1) conducting a theoretical study and related principles, 2) analyzing learning (including analysis of learning tools to its implementation), and 3) describing the findings. The subjects in this study were grade 3 elementary school physical education teachers in Jakarta. The instrument used was developed by the researcher according to the needs consisting of four indicators, namely, the teacher's teaching style, student learning styles, the integration of neuroscience in learning, and learning support facilities. Literature study data were analyzed using a normative approach while survey data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results obtained are that there are four main principles of neuroscience learning, namely 1) multi-tasking, 2) modeling, 3) fun, 4) sequential. Meanwhile, field findings show that teachers have unconsciously integrated neuroscience in learning, but have never seriously and specifically designed their learning according to the principles of neuroscience-based learning. Researchers suggest developing a neuroscience-based physical education learning model that is based on the found neuroscience learning principles.