Enhancing Multimodal Learning Through Traditional Sporting Games: Marro360°
Pere Lavega-Burgués1, Rafael A Luchoro-Parrilla1, Jorge Serna1
1Motor Action Research Group (GIAM), INDEST, National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 1, 2020
Summary
This study analyzed the multimodal strategies in the traditional Marro game, revealing how scoreboard and role fulfillment impact team dynamics. Understanding these strategic chains offers valuable insights for physical education teachers.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Educational Psychology
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Traditional Sporting Games (TSGs) are recognized for fostering diverse knowledge, values, and attitudes.
- The Marro game exemplifies TSGs that create multimodal learning contexts relevant to sports initiation.
- Understanding the strategic interactions within TSGs is crucial for educational and sports development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the 360° multimodal strategic intervention (decisional, relational, organic) in the Marro game.
- To analyze the strategic conduct and interaction patterns of teams during gameplay.
- To provide scientific evidence for physical education teachers on Marro game dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design with a single test applied to two non-equivalent teams.
- Mixed methods employing observational methodology (nomothetic, punctual, multidimensional).
- Analysis of internal logic (outcome, role, subrole) and motor conduct dimensions (relationship, risk, effort).
Main Results:
- Scoreboard relevance (p < 0.001) and role fulfillment (p < 0.001) significantly influence multimodal strategic chains.
- Identified regularities in specific interactions (Hunters vs. Hares) provided insights into strategic conduct.
- The study revealed complex dynamics in strategic coexistence through multimodal analysis.
Conclusions:
- The Marro game exhibits complex strategic chains influenced by game outcomes and role execution.
- Multimodal analysis offers a unique perspective on the dynamics of traditional sporting games.
- Findings support the pedagogical application of Marro game analysis in physical education curricula.
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