Identifying the Dimensions and Components of Effective Classroom Management Based on Technological Approaches for Physical Education Students at Wasit University

Abstract

This study aimed to identify and explain the dimensions and components of effective classroom management based on technological approaches in university-level physical education at Wasit University. This qualitative study adopted a descriptive–exploratory design. Participants were purposively selected physical education instructors and educational experts. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. Thematic analysis was conducted using MAXQDA software, resulting in the extraction of basic, organizing, and global themes. The results indicated that technology-based effective classroom management is a multidimensional construct encompassing blended and online learning, technological infrastructure and tools, technology-mediated teacher–student interaction, electronic assessment and feedback, facilitation of active student participation, time management and classroom organization, learning analytics, and ethical and security considerations. The interaction of these dimensions contributes to improved instructional quality, enhanced student engagement, and more effective management of practical physical education classes. Effective classroom management in technology-enhanced physical education requires a holistic framework that integrates digital tools with pedagogical competencies, interactive processes, and ethical principles to achieve sustainable educational effectiveness.