Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation through Innovation in Voice Ball for the Blind

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the intrinsic motivation of learning in children with blind through the application of innovative learning media through voice ball in physical education. An experimental research method using a one group pretest-posttest design. Treatment is done at Wiyata Guna special needs school in Bandung City, Indonesia. Participant in this study were of 6 males and 4 females. The instrument is a questionnaire consisting of 27 items adopted from Motivation Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). Data were analysed using t-test. Result of the posttest showed a significant influence on student's intrinsic motivation by applying innovation of voiced ball learning media in physical education (p <0.05). As a conclusion, innovation of voiced ball learning media is highly recommended for teachers of physical education to improve intrinsic motivation in children with blind, so that the learning objectives of physical education can be achieved optimally.