Abstract

Taman Kanak- kanak Mekarsari (Mekarsari Kindergarten) is a school that choses d olanan anak dance lesson which is taught using demonstration methods. This study aims to find, understand, and describe the process and learning outcomes of dolanan anak dance in Mekarsari Kindergarten, Kandeman District of Batang. This study uses qualitative research methods with a phenomenological approach to research sites in Mekarsari Kindergarten, Kandeman District of Batang. Data collection techniques used were observation, interview techniques, and technical documentation. Data analysis were using data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, and verification. The validity test were using triangulation of data sources, techniques, and time. Dolanan anak dance learning in Mekarsari Kindergarten consists of several components, namely teaching and learning activities, goals, teachers, students, materials, methods, media, tools and learning resources, and evaluation. Dolanan dance learning was using demonstration method implemented through three stages: pre-development activities, core activities, and closing activities. The learning outcomes of dolanan anak dance learning in Mekarsari kindergarten were categorized into three aspects, namely cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. Cognitive aspects can be seen from the students’ ability to remember, memorize and understand the dance. Affective aspects include familiar levels, namely learning to know friends and dance movements, respond the movements amomg friends, and appreciate the teacher’s explanation given to each student. Psychomotor aspects can be seen from the students’ ability to imitate the dance movements, use the concept of doing the movements and precision of movements, weave movement and exercise appropriately.

Highlights

  • Dance learning is one of learning processes which is aiming to make a person to able to use his motor skill to adjust a movement with the musical accompaniment

  • Dance learning in kindergarten included in the development program of children physical and motor skill, since dance is included as an activity that aims to train the children’s muscle ability

  • The material preparation of Dolanan Anak dance entitled Menthok-menthok was started from the process of creating the dance up to the stage of training the students

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Introduction

Dance learning is one of learning processes which is aiming to make a person to able to use his motor skill (body movement ability) to adjust a movement with the musical accompaniment. Kindergarten is one of the early childhood educations (4-6 years old) that aim to prepare children before entering the higher school level, primary school. Dance learning in kindergarten included in the development program of children physical and motor skill, since dance is included as an activity that aims to train the children’s muscle ability. The program is included in kindergarten curriculum within the basic abilities development aspect. The basic abilities development aspect itself is an activity that is prepared by teachers to enhance the students’ ability and creativity based on the stages of children development The basic abilities development aspect itself is an activity that is prepared by teachers to enhance the students’ ability and creativity based on the stages of children development (Dirjen PAUD, 2011, p. 27)

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