JCE (Journal of Childhood Education)

Educators' Strategies in Introducing Zero Waste to Children Aged 5-6 Years at NU Sumedangan Muslimat Kindergarten, Pademawu District, Pamekasan Regency

2025-01-13T09:09:32+07:00

The rise of waste problems in Indonesia is a real threat to the environment and the future. This study aims to find out the strategies of educators in introducing zero waste to children aged 5-6 years at Kindergarten Muslimat NU Semedangan. In the academic sphere, the concept of zero waste needs to be introduced early to form awareness and environmentally friendly habits. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data sources are in the form of school principals, teaching teachers and parents/guardians of children aged 5-6 years. The results of the research on the strategy of introducing zero waste are meaningful learning, habituation, providing facilities that support and involve children's parents. The challenges in implementing waste care are the influence of the outside environment that still does not care about waste and the lack of collaboration between schools and partnerships.

THE STRATEGY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION UNITS (PAUD) IN PREVENTING BULLYING AT RA ANNIDHAMIYAH BINDANG PASEAN PAMEKASAN

2025-01-13T14:40:04+07:00

This study aims to identify and analyze the strategies implemented by the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Unit at RA Annidhamiyah Bindang Pasean Pamekasan in preventing bullying among children. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with observation, interview, and documentation approaches. The results showed that the strategies implemented by RA Annidhamiyah involved curriculum, psychological, social, and teacher and parent training approaches. The curriculum approach includes character education, habituation of mutual respect, and introduction of empathy values through daily activities. The psychological approach includes early identification of children who are potential perpetrators or victims of bullying, as well as individual and group counseling to improve social and emotional skills. The social approach emphasizes the establishment of an inclusive and supportive school culture and involving parents in supporting children's character building. However, challenges include a lack of cooperation between parents and institutions as well as social and cultural views that are less supportive of bullying prevention. Although there is a need to raise awareness and encourage community and parent involvement in bullying prevention initiatives, the tactics used at RA Annidhamiyah have generally had excellent outcomes in building a safe and supportive learning environment for children's growth. With this research, it can provide information related to strategies that can be implemented in preventing bullying for Education Units at the Early Childhood Education (PAUD) level in Indonesia.

The Effect of the Modified Snakes and Ladders Game on Children's Higher Order Thinking Skills (Hots). Pertiwi Kindergarten 1 Office Governor of Padang

2025-01-21T23:17:04+07:00

This research is motivated by the problem of unstimulated HOTS abilities of children in Pertiwi 1 Kindergarten, Padang Governor's Office.This happens because learning activities are always centered on teachers and learning activities that always use LKA every day so that children are easily bored and quickly bored because there are no interesting activities and are carried out every day in learning.This study aims to meet how much influence the modified snakes and ladders game has on children's HOTS abilities in Pertiwi 1 Kindergarten, Padang Governor's Office.The research method used is quantitative with an experimental approach in the form of a quasi-experiment.Using a research sample in group B5 consisting of 10 children in the experimental class and 10 children in the control class.Data analysis techniques used include normality tests, homogeneity tests and hypothesis tests.To test the difference in children's HOTS abilities before and after being given treatment.The results of the research data analysis, the average pre-test for the experimental class was 14 and 14.7 for the control group.While the average post-test for the experimental group was 21.4 and 19.7 for the control class.The difference shows that for the experimental class using the snakes and ladders game and the control class using flashcards are homogeneous.The results of the study can be said to be significant because the use of modified snakes and ladders games has the advantage of stimulating HOTS abilities in children.The advantage of this snakes and ladders game is that children can solve simple problems, analyze images and compare one image with another.Thus it can be concluded that there is an influence of the modified snakes and ladders game on the HOTS abilities of children at Pertiwi 1 Kindergarten, Padang Governor's Office.

The Effect of Using Canva-Based Children's Worksheets (LKA) on Children's Fine Motorcycles in the Payakumbuh West Pembina State Kindergarten

2025-02-01T14:18:22+07:00

This article presents findings from a study focused on the fine motor skills of children aged 5 to 6 years, highlighting instances where these skills do not align with developmental norms. The primary objective of the research was to evaluate the impact of Canva-based worksheets on the fine motor skills of children at State Kindergarten Pembina Barat in Payakumbuh. To achieve this, an experimental method was employed, utilizing a quantitative quasi-experimental approach. The study consisted of a population that included all children enrolled in the West Pembina State Kindergarten, with Class B8 designated as the experimental group and Class B7 serving as the control group. Each group included 10 children, allowing for a comparative analysis of outcomes.Various data analysis techniques were utilized, including normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis tests, to assess changes in the fine motor skills of the children before and after the intervention. The results indicated that the average pre-test score for the experimental class was 20. 5, while the control group scored an average of 21. 1. In the post-test phase, the experimental class achieved an average score of 34. 7, compared to 28. 8 for the control class.Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the two groups, with the experimental class outperforming the control class by 5. 9 points in the post-test. These findings suggest that Canva-based worksheets are effective in enhancing fine motor skill development among children at the West Pembina State Kindergarten in Payakumbuh.

Exploration of the Use of Learning Media in Introduction to Local Culture in Jember Regency

2025-02-10T12:36:52+07:00

The fading and forgetting of local culture in Indonesia are a result of increasing technology and globalization. Teachers are expected to be able to utilize media and surrounding potential to increase children's knowledge regarding regional culture, moral values, and ethics that are in accordance with cultural culture in Indonesia. This study aims to describe the use of learning media to introduce local culture. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research approach with observation, interview, and documentation data collection techniques. The data analysis technique uses Miles and Huberman analysis techniques. The study's results suggest that introducing early childhood learners to topics about local culture can be an engaging learning experience. The introduction of local culture implemented in learning includes traditional games, regional traditions, typical arts, typical foods, regional potential, and religious traditions. Teachers design local culture introduction activities in an attractive manner, utilizing a variety of learning media. Teachers utilize media available in the school environment; if the media is not available, then teachers make their own learning media by utilizing natural materials, used materials, or game materials that can be found in the surrounding environment and utilizing various learning resources that are easily accessible and simple to obtain.

Peran Guru dalam Mengembangkan Nilai Agama dan Moral pada Anak Usia Dini di TK Pertiwi Pamekasan

2025-03-14T15:50:15+07:00

This research aimed to analyze the role of teachers in developing moral and religious values in early childhood. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. Data collection and triangulation techniques were observation, interviews and documentation. The subjects of this study were three teachers at Pertiwi Pamekasan Kindergarten. The results of this study indicated: first, there are several roles of teachers in developing children's religious and moral values at Pertiwi Pamekasan Kindergarten, namely; a) carrying out responsibilities to children to provide habits, b) motivators and advice providers, c) role models, providing examples of good behavior, d) supervisors, and e) assessors or observers of children's development achievements. Second, the supporting and inhibiting factors faced by teachers in developing religious and moral values at Pertiwi Pamekasan Kindergarten. The supporting factors were; a) all teachers must be supporting factors for children b) support and cooperation between parents and teachers c) the school environment including facilities and infrastructure. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors were non-conducive classes and some children who were less obedient. Third, solutions to the inhibiting factors faced by teachers in developing children's religious and moral values at Pertiwi Kindergarten, Pamekasan, included: a) holding regular meetings or parenting programs once every three months b) using appropriate learning methods c) conducting evaluations of teachers and finding solutions to existing problems d) restoring children's focus through ice breaking.

Teacher's Methods for Introducing Early Reading Skills to Early Childhood Students at Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Kindergarten, Padang

2025-02-04T14:15:30+07:00

Early childhood education encompasses the nurturing of young minds through stimulating experiences that foster various dimensions of a child's growth and potential, preparing them for the subsequent stage of their educational journey. An essential area for development is the enhancement of children's language abilities, particularly their reading skills. This includes recognising letters, understanding letter shapes, discerning letter sounds, and comprehending how these sounds combine to form words. This study seeks to elucidate the implementation of early reading initiatives for young learners at the Kemala Bhayngkari 1 Padang Kindergarten. The research methodology employed is descriptive in nature, utilising a qualitative framework. The approach to data collection employs techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The methodologies employed in the analysis encompass data reduction, data presentation, and the formulation of conclusions. The technique employed to ensure data validity is known as data triangulation. The outcomes of the preliminary reading introduction activities for children at Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Padang Kindergarten align seamlessly with the meticulously crafted plans that were established beforehand. The process of introducing children to reading involves the careful design of a module each week, aligned with the curriculum's topics and sub-topics, which is subsequently distilled into a comprehensive learning plan. The introduction of early reading activities for children is executed through a diverse array of approaches, including singing, play, demonstration, storytelling, conversation, questioning, and assignments. This is complemented by the use of letter cards, storybooks, and visual aids. The assessment of children's early reading engagement is conducted through a variety of evaluative methods aligned with the curriculum, including checklists, photo series, annotated notes, and samples of children's work.

Improving Critical Thinking Skills of Early Childhood Through Project-Based Learning Models

2025-03-21T17:50:49+07:00

One of the important competencies that must be possessed by children in the 21st century is the ability to think critically. This study aims to find the right method for early childhood in improving critical thinking skills. Project-based learning is predicted to improve children's thinking skills in a fun and meaningful way according to learning in early childhood. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The results showed that project-based learning is directly proportional to critical thinking skills. High questioning ability with a percentage of 95.65% is directly proportional to projects focused on questions or problems with a percentage of 94.90%. Similarly, low analytical skills with a large percentage of 79.23% are directly proportional to projects that have development stages where children can solve problems with a large percentage of 79.00%. Project-based learning methods are proven to improve children's critical thinking skills by involving children in the learning process optimally.