EFEKTIVITAS METODE PEMBELAJARAN STEAM DENGAN MEDIA LOOSE PARTS PADA PERKEMBANGAN KOGNITIF ANAK DI ERA PANDEMI COVID-19

Abstract

This research uses quantitative methods and related observations with the aim of
knowing the effectiveness of the steam learning method with loose parts media on
children's cognitive development in the covid-19 pandemic era, knowing the advantages
and disadvantages of the steam learning method with loose parts media on children's
cognitive development in the pandemic era covid-19, as well as knowing the steps for
implementing the steam learning method with loose parts media on children's cognitive
development in the era of the covid-19 pandemic. The effectiveness of loose part media to improve cognitive abilities in group B children in Putra Harapan 2 increased significantly than learning without using loose part media. This can be seen from the increase in the number of pre-test scores of 161. While the total post-test scores of 248. This proves that in the learning process using loose part media that have been conveyed by the researchers have an influence on increasing cognitive ability to group B children (aged 5-6 years) in Putra Harapan 2 Kindergarten in Karanglangit Village.