An educational approach using visual aids and its effect on learning some basic skills and movements in foil for beginners aged (13-15) years.

Abstract

The research study comprised four chapters. The first chapter provided an introduction to the study, highlighting its significance and the role of educational technology, particularly in modern teaching methods and strategies. This chapter emphasized the importance of utilizing these methods to enhance learners' cognitive, motor, and physical abilities. Visual aids were discussed as critical tools for skill acquisition, along with the role of visual perception and the significance of the sense of sight in the educational process. The necessity of focusing on visual aids during teaching and training was underscored, especially through the use of images and other visual tools to improve learning outcomes. Additionally, the chapter explored the foil fencing game and its relevance to skill development, addressing the research problem, which identified weaknesses among the study sample and a lack of effective teaching methods for basic skills in fencing for beginners.

To address this gap, the researchers designed an educational curriculum incorporating visual tools and high-resolution images to teach fundamental fencing skills and movements with the foil weapon. The study also aimed to benefit beginners in specialized gifted centers. The researchers used the experimental method with two equal groups to achieve the research objectives. The study population consisted of 51 students from gifted schools in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate during 2022. The sample was selected from this population, ensuring homogeneity and equivalence between the two groups.

The third chapter detailed the research procedures, including identifying study variables, tests, and their scientific foundations. It also covered the exploratory experiment, preliminary tests, main experiment, and post-tests. The fourth chapter presented, analyzed, and discussed the findings of the study. Finally, the fifth chapter offered conclusions and recommendations based on the results obtained.