Pratama Widya: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini

DIGITAL PARENTING: A MILLENIAL WAY ON SAFEGUARDING EARLY CHILDHOOD

2024-07-23T08:46:27+08:00

Today's technological advances present challenges not only to adults but have also targeted early childhood. So that parents play an important role in educating and protecting children in the digital era. This research aims to determine the description of digital parenting engaged by parents in early childhood. This research is a mixed methods research with a sample size of 50 respondents from various kindergartens in Parepare City, South Sulawesi. The instrument used for quantitative data is a digital parenting questionnaire with a Likert scale aimed at measuring the digital parenting response of parents of early childhood, while qualitative data used interview guidelines to examine more deeply the efforts and steps taken by parents in educating and protecting AUD in the digital era. The data analysis technique used is a descriptive technique with percentages. The results showed that parents engaged digital parenting are based on the principles of digital parenting consisting of the principle of norms, the impact of digital technology and the impact of digital messages. Digital world parenting, then, becomes crucial to balance children's interaction with the real world and the environment, and to stimulate children's thinking as well. Therefore, it is imperative for parents to comprehend and implement digital parenting in order to exert greater control over their children's usage of digital gadgets through the establishment of parental guidelines. This study can serve as a valuable resource for parents in their efforts to enhance their role in educating and safeguarding children in the digital age.

THE INFLUENCE IMPLEMENTATION MODEL SELF DIRECTED LEARNING TOWARDS ABILITY THINK CRITICAL CHILDREN AGE 5-6 YEAR

2024-07-23T08:49:03+08:00

This research is a quasi-experimental research with a design Nonequivalent-Groups Pretest- Posttest Design which aims to determine the influence of the application of self-directed learning models learning on critical thinking skills in children aged 5-6 years at the Al-Hanif Muta'awin Integrated Islamic PAUD. The population studied were all children in group B at the PAUD, with a total of 40 children. The research sample consisted of group B1 as an experimental class with 15 children, and group B2 as a control class with the same number. Data collection methods used included descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. The results of the study showed that there was a significant effect of the application of the self-directed learning model on the critical thinking skills of children aged 5-6 years. The test results showed an increase in critical thinking skills in the experimental group, with an average value reaching 20.20, while in the control group the average value was 13.67. The difference in average values between the two groups showed that the experimental group had a higher value. Thus, based on the results of the Wilcoxon test, it can be concluded significantly that the application of the self-directed learning model has an effect on critical thinking skills in children aged 5-6 years at the Al-Hanif Muta'awin Integrated

THE INFLUENCE OF THE USE OF AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA ON THE EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE ABILITIES OF EARLY CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN

2024-07-23T08:57:23+08:00

Expressive language proficiency plays a crucial role in everyday life, allowing children to express their needs and desires more easily and helping others to understand them better. However, the challenge of developing these skills, particularly in young children, remains a key issue in education. This study aims to assess the impact of audiovisual media on improving the expressive language abilities of children at Chamsiyah Kindergarten, located in Ulugalung Village, Bantaeng Regency. The research adopted a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design. Data was gathered through observations in a one-group pretest and posttest format. The educational tool employed was audiovisual media. The sample consisted of 15 children aged 5 to 6 years who voluntarily participated in the study. The analysis revealed a significant increase in the average scores between the pretest and posttest. Hypothesis testing showed that the t-statistic was -15.427, compared to a t-table value of 1.761, indicating that the t-statistic was greater than the t-table value, supporting the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha). Thus, it was concluded that the use of audiovisual media significantly enhanced the expressive language skills of early childhood learners. This research contributes to early childhood education by demonstrating the practical effectiveness of audiovisual media as a tool to support the development of expressive language skills in children.

DIGITAL GAME DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY BASED ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS

2024-09-28T05:03:26+08:00

The purpose of this study is to create an approach to digital games that can improve early childhood executive functioning, which consists of three main components: working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. In addition, they also wanted to find out how effective digital games designed specifically to train early childhood executive skills were. The research method is D&D (Design and Development), which is based on the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model from Robert Maribe Branch. The focus of the research is the design stage of development. Therefore, the implementation and evaluation stages will be carried out in the next study. Data were collected through questionnaires, and quantitative descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data. The results of the study focus on strategies in facilitating executive function skills in the form of working memory, thinking flexibility and self-control which involve remembering, categorizing and levels and obstacles. Thus, this article is expected to provide valuable insights for researchers, game developers, and aspiring educators and practitioners in the development of executive skills through digital games.

SYNTACTICAL BOOTSTRAPPING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

2024-10-07T05:49:54+08:00

This present study examines the process of syntactic bootstrapping in toddlers, focusing on how children utilize sentence structure to understand the meaning of new words. Syntactic bootstrapping is considered an important mechanism in language acquisition, where children use their developing syntactic knowledge to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words. This longitudinal study involved 15 toddlers aged 2-4 years, who were followed over a year. Through a series of experimental procedures, we tested the children`s ability to use syntactic information to interpret verbs. The results indicate that syntactic bootstrapping ability developed significantly over the study period. Children showed an increased ability to use argument structures to infer the meaning of verbs. Regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between syntactic bootstrapping ability and vocabulary size, suggesting a reciprocal relationship between syntactic and lexical development. Moreover, individual differences in syntactic bootstrapping ability were related to variations in the linguistics input children into the mechanism underlying early language acquisition and highlight the importance of syntactic bootstrapping in word learning. The implications of this study are relevant to theories of language development, early language intervention, and language teaching strategies. Theoretically, this current research can serve as a basis for educational interventions for children who show delays in language development.

THE LEVEL OF PARENTS' UNDERSTANDING REGARDING BALANCED NUTRITIONAL FOODS AMONG THE MOTHERS OF PKK SHAMARA 2 CIBEREM BANYUMAS

2024-07-24T16:02:56+08:00

This research aims to determine parents' understanding of balanced nutrition, a study of mothers at PKK Shamara 2 Ciberem Banyumas. This research is based on initial observations by Posyandu administrators that the body weight of Per u m Shamara 2 children tends to decrease with age. This is based on the assumption that parents' preparation for MPASI does not follow the recommended principles of balanced nutrition. This research design is explained quantitatively. The method used is a survey. The population of this study consisted of mothers who were members of PKK Shamara 2, C iberem, and Banyumas. The total population was 35 parents. Data collection techniques used comprehension tests in the form of multiple-choice questions. Data analysis uses descriptive data presented in a percentage format. The research results show that parents generally have a fairly good understanding of nutritious foods that are appropriate for children's growth and development. Parents' knowledge about good eating patterns is influenced by parents' attitudes towards food consumption behavior that is not yet fully known, and secondly by the understanding that parents believe is related to that behavior or subjective norms of disapproval, and is explained from the perspective of a parent. Whether they can control behavior; Nutrition that suits your needs is also influenced by daily eating patterns, food preparation with unbalanced nutrition in its application, and determining food ingredients according to material and non-material conditions material from parents.

THE INFLUENCE OF SEGEHAN MEDIA ON SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY IN EARLY AGED CHILDREN

2024-07-26T03:43:58+08:00

This study aims to determine the effect of Segehan media on the cognitive abilities and creativity of early childhood education (PAUD) students in learning science. This research employs experimental research methodologies. The population in this study consists of 59 students from group B of the Pemaron village kindergarten. The samples for this study were randomly selected to define the experimental and control classes. The data collection approach was conducted through observation, measured using research tools. The MANOVA test was performed to analyze the data. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, it can be concluded that the Segehan Sanga Warna learning technique has an impact on students' cognitive development and creativity compared to the direct learning method. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that PAUD educators consider the use of Segehan media as an alternative method in science learning. By integrating this technique, it is expected that students' cognitive abilities and creativity can be more effectively enhanced. Furthermore, additional research with a larger and more diverse population is necessary to strengthen these findings and ensure the generalization of the results. This implies that learning methods involving cultural and creative elements, such as Segehan, can be an effective approach in early childhood education. Therefore, educators and policymakers in the field of education should consider incorporating this method into the PAUD curriculum to achieve optimal learning outcomes.

DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC VALUES-BASED TEACHING MATERIAL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND GYMNASTICS

2024-09-28T08:57:59+08:00

The aim of this research was to develop appropriate teaching materials for Physical Education and Gymnastics for Early Childhood based on Islamic values, tailored to meet the needs of both lecturers and students. This study used data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and questionnaires, and applied the Research and Development (R&D) method with the Borg and Gall approach, which consists of five stages: (1) preliminary study, (2) product development, (3) validation, (4) feasibility testing, and (5) dissemination. The results of this study show that the teaching materials for Physical Education and Gymnastics for Early Childhood successfully integrated Islamic values. The materials received excellent feedback and were deemed highly suitable for use. This was evidenced by the validation results from experts in content, language, and media, who gave an average score of 89%, classifying the materials as highly suitable. Furthermore, the materials were tested in a small-scale trial, receiving a score of 85%, and in a large-scale trial, receiving 88%, both indicating that the materials are highly suitable for use.

ART LEARNING CONTENT: AN ANALYSIS BASED ON HINDU RELIGIOUS VALUES

2024-10-03T02:24:27+08:00

This research aims to describe how religious values are taught to children. This research focuses on analyzing the implementation of learning that is used to instill religious values in children. This research uses a qualitative approach to describe a phenomenon obtained in depth based on field conditions. This type of research uses descriptive analysis to describe the content of artistic learning used. The subjects of this study were 18 children aged 4-6 years and the director and 2 teachers in Sari Mekar Kindergarten, Banguntapan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Data were collected using interview and observation techniques. Data analysis was done using the Miles & Huberman method, namely data collection, data reduction, and data presentation. The results of this study indicate that learning art based on religious values in early childhood through coloring ogoh-ogoh pictures and making simple ogoh-ogo replicas can provide an understanding of religion, tradition, and gratitude to God through material content related to ogoh-ogoh parade on Nyepi day.

COLOR MIXING PLAY TO DEVELOP SCIENCE SKILL FOR YOUNG LEARNERS AT PRATAMA WIDYALAYA KUMARA GIRI KUSUMA

2024-10-18T15:02:04+08:00

Play is fundamental to early childhood development, offering children valuable opportunities to acquire knowledge and refine various skills. This study examines the effectiveness of color mixing play as a means to enhance science-related skills in young learners. Conducted as Classroom Action Research, it spans two cycles with 21 kindergarten students at Pratama Widyalaya Kumara Giri Kusuma in Jembrana Regency as participants. Data were collected through observation, field notes, and documents and were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. Results indicate a substantial improvement in active learning engagement, rising from 60.93% in Cycle I (categorized as moderately active/developing) to 90.18% in Cycle II (very active/developing exceptionally well). Correspondingly, the average learning outcomes increased from 74.50 in Cycle I to 85 in Cycle II, with learning mastery rates progressing from 75.5% to 90.4%. These findings highlight that color mixing play effectively supports the development of science skills and serves as a practical, engaging educational strategy in early childhood science education. Beyond science, color mixing play supports growth in other areas, including language, cognitive, physical motor, social-emotional, moral, and artistic development. However, a primary challenge identified was limited playtime, which restricts the extent of skill development. Despite this, the findings suggest that color mixing activities can be a valuable addition to early childhood curricula, providing a fun and interactive way to promote scientific thinking and multi-faceted development in young children.