The effect of Motor Coordination Learning (MCL) based on a combination of ebook and QR-Code media with sign language to improve Basic Movement Skill (BMS) in deaf children: An inclusion education research

• Published in: Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2023-12, Vol.23 (12), p.3349-3355
• Main Authors: Haris, Fahmil, Alnedral, Taufan, Johanri, Aulia, Fauzan, Gusril
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Data Analysis; E-books; Educational Resources; Exercise; Experiential Learning; Learning Processes; Motor ability; Physical Education; Skill Development; Special Needs Students; Students; Teaching Methods
• ISSN: 2247-8051; 2247-806X
• DOI: 10.7752/jpes.2023.12383

Background and problem: This research proposes a physical education learning media with a different approach to improving the basic movement skill (BMS) of deaf children, namely learning motor coordination using a combination of e-books and Quick Response Code (QR-code) materials. So, children can learn anywhere to improve their BMS. The provided e-books will make learning movement coordination easier for teachers and children. The code listed in the e-book is linked to the available sign language learning videos connected to the YouTube platform, where each learning explanation at different stages can be seen, including visual sign language explanations. Each creative process is described in this research, as well as the possible educational applications resulting from using the learning materials created for this research in the context of motor learning. Objective: The purpose of this research was to explore the effectiveness of Motor Coordination Learning (MCL) based on a combination of e-books and QR-code media with sign language in improving Basic Motor Skills (BMS) in deaf children. Methods: The approach employed in this study was quasi-experimental with a onegroup pretest-posttest design. The Motor Coordination Learning Program, based on a combination of e-book and QR-code media with sign language, was integrated into physical education lessons at Special Education (SLB2) School in Padang from March 2023 to June 2023. The participants in this study were deaf male children (n = 10) within the age range of 7-13 years old, meeting the inclusion criteria. Participants who willingly participated obtained parental consent and completed the study until the end, constituting the treatment group. This group received the same treatment at the beginning of each learning session, with a frequency of 2 times per week. Data were collected using the Basic Motor Skills (BMS) instrument for fundamental motor skills. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test through IBM Co. USA Version 25 software. Results: The approach utilized in this study was a quasi-experimental design employing a one-group pretest-posttest design. Ten participants underwent MCL based on a combination of e-books and QR-code media with Sign Language over eight weeks. Following data analysis, results from the treatment group revealed an increase in students' Basic Motor Skills (BMS) from an average of 2.12 ± 0.27 to 3.22 ± 0.34. The inferential statistical test was conducted in t