The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the motivation of learning in children with visual impairment through the application of innovative learning media through sound ball in physical education. This is an experimental reseacrh method using a One Group Pretest-Posttest design. Treatment is done at WiyataGuna special needs school in Bandung City, Indonesia. The number of samples in this study were 17 students consisting of 10 male students and 7female students. 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 showeds a significant influence on students motivation by applying innovation of sound ball learning media in physical education (p <0.05). As a conclusion, innovation of sound ball learning media is highly recommended for teachers of physical education to improve learning motivation in children with special needs, so that the learning objectives of physical education can be achieved optimally.

Background. A field study conducted by researchers found the balls used by visual impairment students at school basically used the sound by a small bell inside the ball. However, the sound emitted from the ball is very limited, the ball will sound when it is moved. This makes it difficult for students with visual impairments to find a missing ball that not emitted makes a sound. Objectives. A Loud-ball ("L-Ball") is a prototype ball designed by a researcher using an electronic circuit that produces non-stop sound intensity during play. This study focuses on prototype design by considering the selection of mechanically strong lightweight electronic components, such as batteries and buzzers. Methods. The L-ball prototype design uses the main electronic components is a lithium battery and piezoelectric buzzer. Then, the sound intensity measured at different distances by the researchers for the ability of electronic components to emit sound from inside the ball. Impact measurements are also carried out to ensure that the electronic components inside the ball do not dislodge during the use of the ball. Results. The results showed that the maximum L-Ball sound intensity emitted was 64 dB with impact resistance performed 100 times. Finally, the sound emitted is suitable for playing fields with a width of 3 meters and a length of 13.4 meters. Conclusion. L-ball is designed like a ball for visual impairment, the quiet of the stadium is the main requirement the L-ball sound can be heard optimally by all players.

Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui pengaruh inovasi bola bersuara terhadap kemampuan orientasi dan mobilitas dalam pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani bagi siswa tunanetra. Metode penelitian menggunakan one group pre-posttest. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini yaitu sebanyak 6 siswa low vision terdiri atas 3 laki-laki dan 3 perempuan, dengan rentang usia 8-10 tahun. Analisis data menggunakan uji-t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa inovasi media bola bersuara memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan sebesar 2,05 (α=0.05) terhadap kemampuan orientasi dan mobilitas siswa tunanetra. Simpulan inovasi media bola bersuara membantu meningkatkan kemampuan orientasi dan mobilitas dalam pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani bagi siswa tunanetra. Inovasi media bola bersuara ini dapat menjadi salah satu media alternative bagi guru pendidikan jasmani dalam memberikan pembelajaran khususnya pembelajaran yang menggunakan media bola bagi siswa dengan tunanetra.

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.