Evaluation of Physical Activity Learning in State Kindergarten Kulon Progo Regency

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the planning and learning process of physical activity at kindergarten in kulon progo regency, Indonesia. Physical activity learning in kindergarten is very influential on the development of children not only focused on psychomotor development, but also on cognitive and social development. Methods: The evaluation model used in this study is the Discrepancy model. The subjects of this research were the principal and the teachers of the State Kindergarten in Kulon Progo Regency. The sampling technique uses a total of sampling which aimed at 1 principal and 1 teacher in each State Kindergarten in Kulon Progo Regency. The sample in this study included 12 Principals and 12 Kindergarten teachers. Data collection techniques use interview methods, questionnaires, and documentation. The data analysis technique in this study is quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis. Results: The results showed that the evaluation of physical activity learning programs in State Kindergartens of Kulon Progo Regency was 2.45 so that it was included in the less category. Based on each evaluation stages, which include (1) The design of physical activity learning programs in Kindergartens of Kulon Progo Regency amounted to 2.45, with details on the indicators of understanding about physical activity learning in Kindergartens of 2.42 included in the less category and indicators of learning objectives of 2.48 included in the less category, (2) Program planning or installation of physical activity learning programs in Kindergartens of Kulon Progo Regency amounted to 2.43, with details on the indicators of learning implementation plans of 2.36 included in the less category, learning material preparation indicators of 2.49 are included in the less category, and learning media preparation of 2.46 is included in the less category, (3) Implementation of physical activity programs or learning processes in Kindergartens of Kulon Progo Regency is 2.45, with details on material delivery indicators of 2.50 are included in the good category, learning activity indicators of 2.46 are included in the less category, and learning media use indicators of 2.38 are included in the less category, and (4) Products of physical activity learning programs in Kindergartens of Kulon Progo Regency of 2.49, with details on the learning evaluation indicator of 2.49 included in the less category