Visual Feedback Teaching Aid in Improving Push Pass Technique among Low-Skilled Physical Education Trainee Teachers

Abstract

This is an action research study that summarizes one teacher’s journey in modifying a conventional soccer skill unit, using a visual feedback teaching aid, in improving soccer push pass technique among low-skilled Physical Education trainee teachers. This is an action research, aimed to improve the push pass technique among seven (7) low-skilled physical education core elective students in one of the teacher education institute in Malaysia. These seven students failed to demonstrate the minimal skill set for a push pass during a conventional class. Preliminary data showed that these students were weak at most of the 10 performance indicators for a push pass, and also scored low for accuracy of the kick. My college and I used a specially designed teaching aid LiLeBo that functions like a portable indoor golf green putting mat, to help students practice the push pass using the correct technique. Evaluation of the push pass is based on their execution (technique) and accuracy. Technique is measured based on teacher observation (based on 10 performance criteria) and accuracy on whether the ball reaches the goal. Students were evaluated based on 5 attempts with the push pass. Evaluation was carried out at the end of eight (8) weeks. Findings from this study showed a positive improvement in both technique and accuracy during the execution of a push pass. This study showed that visual feedback is important to learn correct technique for motor skills, especially among weaker adult students.