Impact Of Using Guided Discovery Method According To Jigsaw Strategy In Cognitive Acquisition And Learning Artistic Performance Of Maskatiside Throw From Above (Side Snatch) With Far Arm Grab And Far Ankle Lift From Sitting In The Student Wrestling

Abstract

Objectives. This study aimed to identify the impact of using the guided discovery method based on the Jigsaw strategy in developing cognitive achievement and improving the technical performance of selected wrestling grips specifically the side snatch grip, far arm grip, and far ankle lift from a sitting position among third-year students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Maysan, during the academic year 2022/2023.

Materials and Methods. The researcher employed an experimental approach on a sample of (44) third-year students from the second semester. The sample was divided equally into two groups: experimental and control, with (22) students in each. The experimental group received instruction through (6) educational units based on the guided discovery method using the Jigsaw strategy, over a period of (6) weeks at a frequency of (3) sessions per week. The control group was taught using traditional methods.

Results. The findings indicated a positive impact of using the Jigsaw strategy within the guided discovery method on both the technical performance of the wrestling grips and the cognitive achievement of the students in the experimental group. The experimental group outperformed the control group in post-test measures of both skill execution and cognitive understanding.

Conclusion. The use of the guided discovery method in accordance with the Jigsaw strategy significantly enhanced the students’ learning of wrestling grips and their cognitive achievement in the subject. The researcher recommends the adoption of this teaching method in wrestling instruction for its effective role in the educational process and student learning outcomes.