Abstract
This study aims to describe the understanding and process of implementing literacy in early childhood. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques were used through observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects were Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers in Lhokseumawe. Ten teachers were selected using purposive sampling technique from five kindergartens; Pertiwi Kindergarten, Bunayya, Safiatuddin and Ukhtani. The results showed that: (1) the understanding of ECE teachers in Lhokseumawe interpreted the concept of literacy as a basic skill that children must have in reading, writing, and speaking. Introduction of literacy for early childhood as initial preparation to master reading, writing and speaking skills so that early childhood becomes more prepared to face education at the next level, Elementary School or Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, (2) The process of implementing literacy in ECE institutions is generally carried out in various forms of play activities and children's daily habit and using various forms of methods and media or educational toys.
Highlights
Childhood is a child who is undergoing a very rapid development process which is in the age range of zero to six years
Understanding the concept of literacy at early childhood education (ECE) institutions in the city of Lhokseumawe (TK Pertiwi, TK IT Bunayya, TK Safiatuddin and Raudhatul Athfal (RA) Ukhtani) obtained data that understanding literacy understood by ECE teachers is as a basic skill and ability in language which includes: reading, writing, and speaking
The concept of literacy material that is currently being taught at early childhood education institutions in the city of Lhokseumawe consists of literacy preparation for reading and literacy preparation for writing
Summary
Childhood is a child who is undergoing a very rapid development process which is in the age range of zero to six years. According to Hartati (2007), early childhood is a group of individuals who are in the age range between 0-8 years. The implementation of early childhood education (ECE) can be carried out in the form of formal, non-formal and informal education channels. The implementation of ECE in the formal pathway is intended for children aged 4 to 6 years, including Kindergarten or Raudhatul Athfal (RA) and other similar institutions. According to the National Education System Law number 20 of 2003, it is stated that early childhood is a child who is in the age range from birth to the age of six years (National Education System Law, 2003)
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