Systematic review of the Self-made Material Model in Physical Education (2013-2025)
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v79.118611Keywords:
Physical Education, primary education, self-made material model, sustainabilityAbstract
Introduction: in recent years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of Pedagogical Models (PM) in Physical Education (PE). Among these emerging approaches, the self-made material model (SMM) stands out, having demonstrated significant benefits at various educational levels.
Objective: the purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the SMM from 2013 to 2025.
Methodology: following the PRISMA protocol, 418 articles related to the SMM were initially obtained. After filtering and applying the exclusion criteria, a total of 14 articles were selected for the final sample.
Results: the main findings show that SMM is a useful tool for encouraging student motivation in PE. Materials constructed by students are perceived as more stimulating and promote cooperation, collaboration, responsibility and sustainability.
Discussion: the review shows that the use of self-constructed materials significantly enhances aspects related to self-determination theory and studies on cooperative learning. In accordance with various authors, the lack of teacher formation and the scarcity of longitudinal studies are presented as some of its limitations.
Conclusions: SMM not only enriches PE classes, but also opens up new perspectives for pedagogical work, promoting innovation and sustainability.
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