Origami and fine motoric ability of intellectual disability students

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Rizqi Fajar Pradipta, Dimas Arif Dewantoro

2019 International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change Vol. 5 Issue 5 Article Cited by 7 Quartile

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the effect of playing origami on fine motor skills. The research method used is quasi experiment with time series design. Data analysis techniques including the Wilcoxon test. Data analysis techniques were based on the developmental delays experienced by students with mental retardation caused by various things. One of which is the absence of activities that optimally develop fine motor skills. One of the activities that can be used to optimize fine motor skills in retarded students is playing origami. Origami play activities involve the skills to move the fingers, the skills to move the wrists, and the skills to move the arms. Wilcoxon test will be used to test whether playing origami affects the fine motor skills of retarded students. © 2019, Primrose Hall Publishing Group.

Affiliations

Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia