Early Childhood Character Research Articles

Neuroscience-Based Character Education Management at Raudhatul Athfal Bait Qur'ani: The Quantum Personality Method

Character education management based on the personality quantum approach with the Quran in early life is one of the most important predictors of human character formation. The goal of raising well-rounded, intelligent children will never be achieved without strict and practical guidance. This study used a qualitative case study method through field observations and in-depth interviews with leaders, teachers, and parents of students, with field analysis techniques to understand the strategy and management of early childhood character education with the quantum personality method. The result showed that neuroscience-based character education was structured through the curriculum, the preparation of educators, and the availability of adequate infrastructure, which was focused on the formation of cognition and morality of early childhood students. The quantum personality method through management following the Quran could shape students to think more logically and behave positively. The study concludes that the management of early childhood character education with the quantum personality method at Raudhatul Athfal Bait Qur'ani based on neuroscience turns out to have convergence in the learning process in aqliyah (logical thinking) and nafsiyah. This research contributes to a growing body of literature on the potential of neuroscience in the context of character education for young people. Furthermore, it is hoped that it will eventually be recognized as its field of study inside science rather than being dismissed as pseudoscience.

The Effectiveness of the Market Day Learning Model to Foster Entrepreneur Character in Early Childhood Education

Conventional learning models that still need to be used cannot foster students' entrepreneurial character. Learning is only teacher-centered, making students passive objects in the teaching and learning process. This study aims to create a guidebook for the market day learning model to foster entrepreneurial character in early childhood. This type of research uses the R & D method and refers to the theory of Borg and Gall. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, and questionnaires using qualitative and quantitative analysis, including analysis of market-day learning models, learning observations, and product validation. The research subjects used 15 children and one teacher. The feasibility test results validated by material experts on the learning model presented in book form scored 88 points with an average final score of 3.25. In contrast, the results of language validation by subject teachers were lower than 13 statements in the product evaluation questionnaire. 44 points. The average final score is 3.30. From these results, all were declared feasible. Based on the N-gain calculation from the field test in Kindergarten, there was an increase of 53.3%, and Kindergarten and Al Ishlah also experienced an increase of 53.3%, so based on these calculations, the product of the market day learning model is to be like declared valid. The study results indicate the need for a learning model that can foster entrepreneurship.

PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER BAGI ANAK USIA DINI DI LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH DAN MASYARAKAT

Character formation for early childhood is something urgent that must be done by the family, school, and community. Without the involvement of all parties, character formation cannot get maximum results. This descriptive qualitative research with literature study discusses the formation of character in early childhood in the school and community environment. The data analysis technique is using content analysis by sorting out data according to the objectives and research problems. This paper produces the following conclusions. First, the formation of character in early childhood in the school environment is largely determined by teachers who act as evaluators, motivators, counselors, mentors, educators, role models, development designers, consultants, and mediators. Second, the formation of character in early childhood in the community must pay attention to several challenges as follows, among others: the negative impact of television, the negative impact of promiscuity, the negative impact of the internet, the negative impact of karaoke places, the negative impact of gadgets and smartphones that are not controlled by parents, and the adverse effects of tourist attractions. In addition, character education should be carried out in a conducive environment. Character education needs to be carefully planned by stakeholders, such as think tanks, both from character experts (morals) such as clergy (religious leaders), non-formal leaders (community leaders), school principals, teachers, parents, and others.

PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI LINGKUNGAN KELUARGA

Character formation in early childhood is a necessity that must be done by parents as family leaders. Because all parents want their children to have good character in life. This descriptive qualitative research with literature study discusses the formation of character in early childhood in the family environment. The data analysis technique uses content analysis by sorting out data according to the research objectives. This paper produces several things as follows. First, the role of parents or family in character building for early childhood, among others: parents must be role models for children, parents must be able to show empathy for children, parents must use good moments to build children's character, parents can tell stories and life, parents must be able to show pride in children, parents must be able to teach children to control themselves, and parents must give children opportunities to practice character actions. Second, tips for parents or families to form early childhood with good character, including consistent, continuous, and consistent, because children are influenced by the environment, temperament, and character. Third, the program that can be offered to families to build character for early childhood is parenting. The types of programs include family gatherings, foundation classes, seminars, consultation days, field trips, home activities, cooking on the spot, bazaar day, mini zoo, and home education videos

Inkscape Training for Teacher Raudhatul Athfal to Grow the Teacherpreneur Spirit

This community service activity aims to develop the potential of Raudhatul Athfal (RA) teachers as a teacherpreneur, especially in the information and communication technology field. The ability of RA teachers to face the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 requires improving skills in the digital technology field, at once an effort to improve teacher welfare. Using training and mentoring methods, RA teachers are introduced to the Inkscape computer graphics program to support the creation of visual props for learning media, especially early childhood character development. The community service activity produced several illustrated stories made by the trainees that showed a change in the ability of RA teachers to use the Inkscape program as an accessible free digital image medium. Furthermore, by using Inkscape, RA teachers can create a digital drawing with tracing techniques so that anyone can create a storytelling picture themselves. In addition, teachers are also introduced to the microstock platform, which is currently widely used as a forum for publishing graphic design works and becoming a website for buying and selling digital products so that it is hoped that teachers can start becoming teacherpreneur in today's digital era.

Pembiasaan Akhlak Mulia Anak Usia Dini Pada Era Digital

This research aims to see how the role of the habituation of noble character in early childhood in preventing the misuse of gadgets in the digital world was as it is today. This research is a library research, where the data collection technique is through the review of books, literature, notes and various reports related to the problem to be solved. The results obtained in this study indicate that to prevent moral deviations caused by the advancement of the digital age, parents must give their children complete supervision and provide them with habits that can keep them away from the digital age

PARENTS AND TEACHERS' GIT TO PRODUCE CHARACTER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD IN RAUDHATUL ATHFAL

The principles of parenting related to character development, including exemplary, togetherness in realizing moral values, democratic behavior, honesty, the ability to appreciate children's development and unity of words and actions. The original purpose of this study was to determine the role of parents in the formation of children's character in RA. Al-Miftah, knowing the conflicts that parents face in making children's characters and revealing the consequences of the role of parents on the character of early childhood. as a result of interviews using a group B teacher to be a class teacher at RA. the teacher of group B stated that the students were conducted by class teachers and accompanying teachers. Assistant teachers are assigned to identify children with special needs in care. Identification of learning needs is carried out using an exclusive plunge into the field, delivering instruments and guidance. Based on the data that has been observed by researchers regarding the role of parents in shaping the character of their students, most of the parents answered that they often guided 6 people (60%), who answered that they often guided their children as much as 4 people (40%), and those who answered do not guide their children. there are no children (0%), then the conclusion of the respondents regarding the involvement of parents in the formation of the character of students is very good.

Manajemen Pembelajaran Moral dan Keagamaan dalam Meningkatkan Karakter Anak Usia Dini di Taman Kanak-Kanak Kab. Bandung

The background of this research is the decline in moral and religious character in children, then coupled with a child's unfavorable environment, resulting in a decrease in character in children. The general purpose of this study was to find out the description of character improvement through moral and religious learning in early childhood in Pembina State Kindergarten and Al Kaustar Kindergarten, Bandung Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach through the case study method with observation, interviews and documentation studies. The results showed that: 1) The planning of moral and religious learning was prepared jointly by the head of the kindergarten, teachers, and some parents of students, set out in writing in the form of an Implementation Plan that refers to the 2013 PAUD curriculum, 2) The organization carried out was to form a team, namely the head of schools, teachers and parents and school stakeholders who design, develop programs and socialize to supervisors and parents of students, 3) The implementation of moral and religious learning includes opening activities, core activities and closing activities, in accordance with the required learning process standards, 4) Evaluation carried out found is to guarantee the achievement of predetermined basic competencies, check weaknesses in the implementation process, look for the causes of weaknesses and errors, find out the success of the program, diagnose and program improvement efforts, and be accountable to education stakeholders, 5) The obstacle is parents not playing an active role in helping schools realize and stimulate moral and religious learning at home, there are still many children who have not gotten used to moral and religious learning programs so that teachers must continue to be patient in getting used to every learning activity, 6) The solution is to involve teachers in training, explore various activities to improve children's character, provide education to parents about the importance of introducing various activities in improving children's character. The conclusion of this study is that the management of moral and religious learning in early childhood characters has been carried out in accordance with the provisions. In its implementation, it has implications for improving the character of early childhood.

The Influence of Dance Activities in Shaping Children’s Character during the Covid-19 Pandemic Group B Dharma Wanita Persatuan Kindergarten Parigi

The main problem in this study is that the character of the child has not developed as expected; it can be seen when the child has not been able to maintain personal and environmental hygiene, has not been able to get used to being present on time, being actively involved, maintaining cohesiveness, thinking creatively and not following the rules of the teacher. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dance activities in shaping the character of early childhood. The research method uses quantitative methods with this type of research, namely inferential research. The research subjects involved 19 children consisting of 4 boys and 15 girls. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, documentation, and interviews. The data from the recapitulation of observations on the character of early childhood before being given treatment on aspects of discipline, cooperation, and creativity. The Very Good Developed (VGD) category is 0%, the Developing as Expected (DE) category is 26.31%, the Start Developing (SD) category is 40.35%, and the Undeveloped (ND) category is 33.33%. After being given treatment, namely the Very Good Developing (VGD) category, there were 56.13%, the Developing as Expected (DE) category was 26.31%, the Starting to Develop (SD) category was 17.55%, and the Undeveloped or Not Developed (ND) category was 0%. Based on the results of the t-test count data, the t-count value <table 23.004> t-table 1.729, and the significant value 0.000 <0.05. Hence, it can be concluded that Ha is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that there is an influence of dance activities in shaping the character of early childhood during the COVID-19 pandemic in group B TK Dharma Wanita Persatuan Parigi District.

Teacher Personality Competence in Educating Early Childhood Characters through Jasmine Solusi Playgroups in Cimahi City

This study aims to analyze the personality competence of teachers in educating early childhood characters. Through play groups. Methods This research uses a qualitative approach by describing what was carried out in the Jasmine Solusi play group in Cimahi City. Data collection techniques through, namely observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques in this study include Domain, Taxonomy, Componential, and cultural themes. As for checking the validity of the data using triangulation techniques. In conclusion, the teacher's personality competence in forming early childhood character in the Jasmine Solusi Playgroup, Cimahi City. Jasmine Solusi educational staff. Have a personality capable of showing discipline, loyalty, and responsibility. The inhibiting factors causing the teacher's lack of discipline are Jasmine Solutions, which consists of external factors such as the condition of the teacher being very far from the teaching place and vehicles that are not always there. As for the efforts of the principal in improving the competence of the teacher's personality in increasing discipline, loyalty, and teacher responsibility, namely the efforts and leadership of the principal, namely monitoring, and fostering, teacher performance, so that sanctions and rewards will be given to the teacher.

Pendidikan Karakter Anak

Character of education, it is absolutely necessary not only in school but also at home, in the social environment. Event now this is no longer a participant character of education early childhood through adolescence but also adults. Absolutely necessary for the survival of this nation. Competition imagine what will emerge in the next years. Obviusly it would be our burden and parent for today. At that time, the children will face competition with colleagues from various countries around the world. In fact we are still going to work year will feel the same feelings. Demand the quality of human resources in the coming millennium certainly requires good character. However, the character is the key individual goal.

FORMATION OF CHILD CHARACTER THROUGH RELIGIOUS CULTURE

Religious values ​​are very important values ​​in education, especially for strengthening the character of early childhood. Therefore, children are taught about character education so they can behave well. It is very important to shape the character of children through habituation methods in the family, school and environment. with this habituation, the character will grow and develop positively according to Islamic teachings. This study aims to describe the importance of religious values ​​in the formation of children's character, its implementation and influence in everyday life, through religious habits such as praying in congregation, and as etiquette with peers, teachers, as well as parents. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach obtained from interviews with teachers and madrasa heads, The research results obtained are the importance of instilling religious values ​​in early childhood, related to the religious culture that is applied is the habit of praying Dhuha in congregation, morning Quran, following the commemoration of Islamic holidays. Whereas regarding Islamic character education through religious habituation is to apply religious habituation which is carried out every day as a process of forming children's character to behave noble, obedient to worship, honest, tolerant, care for the environment, responsible and become the foundation of faith for children, good character will emerge if religious values ​​are getting stronger and more instilled in the child's environment, both in the family environment and the school environment.

MEMBANGUN KARAKTER ANAK USIA DINI 5-6 TAHUN MELALUI BUDAYA

This study aims to determine the application of the character of early childhood 5-6 years through school culture in TK Negeri 9 Buton. The type of research used by the author is qualitative research. Research data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation, then analyzed using three stages of analysis consisting of data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the activities that the teacher deliberately implemented were memorizing short letters and daily prayers, demonstrating dhuha prayers, speaking polite words, respecting elders, learning to fast and giving alms in the holy month of Ramadan. The exemplary activities include accidentally greeting each other by greeting and shaking hands, and apologizing if you make a mistake. The results of the study were 11 students consisting of six girls and five boys, using the Uswah Hasanah learning method, namely the exemplary attitude given by the teacher to 11 students showing that the character built through school culture had developed well. From the research it was concluded that building character through school culture by applying moral and religious values ​​to early childhood 5-6 years in TK Negeri 9 Buton has been achieved according to the learning objectives set as indicators of the implementation of aspects of moral and religious values.

Pola Asuh Karyawati Rokok Muslimah dalam Membina Karakter Anak Usia Dini di Kabupaten Sumenep Madura Indonesia

Nowadays, the number of female workers in various companies is commonplace. As a result, women's parenting pattern is not intensive. In Islamic teachings, women have a great responsibility in educating children. This paper aims to look at the phenomenon of child rearing by Muslimah cigarette employees in Bulu Lebilleh Hamlet, Pragaan Daya Village, Sumenep, Madura. This paper uses a qualitative field method with a phenomenological approach. Data collection is done by interview, observation, and documentation. The results showed that five Muslimah cigarette employees entrusted their children to their families (husbands and parents) when they worked. The parenting style of Muslimah employees is limited. Among them are teaching their children to be independent, such as eating and bathing themselves, teaching the recitation of the Qur'an, teaching them to read prayers, and teaching children to color and draw. The supporting factors for the success of Muslimah cigarette employees in fostering the character of early childhood are a conducive environment and a harmonious family. The inhibiting factors are the limited time and defiance of children due to parenting patterns that are not optimal

MANAJEMEN AKHLAK DAN KARAKTER PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI

This study aims to determine the management of morals and character in early childhood. Many found various kinds of behavior that can determine the character of different early childhood. So, a rule is needed to minimize the attitudes and behavior of children in early childhood starting early, especially in the influence of this increasingly advanced era. Education is basically in the form of guiding and consciously teaching educators to students with regard to the physical and spiritual development of children so that the formation of a good and neat personality. This study measures all aspects of moral and character management, namely: positive and negative, the purpose of this study is also to find out how the influence of character education management on morals in early childhood. The method used is a quantitative method with research data with data analysis. Data collection techniques in the form of interviews (interviews) by way of one-sided question and answer which is carried out systematically and based on the research objectives. Sources of data in this study in the form of respondents and observations. Data collection techniques in the form of research reports. The results of this study indicate that students are also expected to be able to follow and make themselves effective in order to establish unity in education which will later be in the form of good morals in developing learning character.

Keteladanan Guru dalam Pembentukan Karakter Islami Anak usia Dini di PAUD IT Bunayya Pekanbaru

The purpose of this study was to determine the teacher's example in forming the Islamic character of PAUD IT Bunayya Pekanbaru students. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. Analyzed using the Miles & Huberman technique, the validity of the data using data triangulation. The location of this research is in PAUD IT Bunayya Jalan Putra Panca Sei Mintan Simpang Tiga Pekanbaru Village, with six research subjects namely, the principal, and 5 class teachers. The results of this study indicate that the example displayed by the teacher is an effective way to form students' Islamic character, as can be seen that Islamic character is already attached to students, so that students implement these character values ​​in everyday life. Efforts made by teachers and schools so that Islamic character values ​​are attached to children are through example, consistent habituation, giving praise and motivation, evaluating teacher performance, reflection and building good cooperation with parents. Based on the results of the research that has been obtained, it can be concluded that the role model is a very appropriate and effective method to shape the Islamic character of early childhood, because the values ​​of the Islamic character are internalized in the child directly.

Implementasi Sekolah Ramah Anak dalam Mewujudkan Nilai-Nilai Karakter Anak Usia Dini di RA Hidayah Tayu Kabupaten Pati

Schools are expected to be able to provide a sense of security, comfort and fun for children, so that the learning process and results are maximized. But the facts on the ground show that students often get pressure and feel uncomfortable when going to school. Inappropriate school conditions and an uncomfortable environment cause children to be vulnerable to violence, both verbal and psychological. The aims of this study are (1) to determine the concept of realizing a child-friendly school based on early childhood character values ​​in RA Hidayah Tayu, Pati Regency, (2) to examine the implementation of child-friendly schools in RA Hidayah Tayu, Pati Regency in realizing the character values ​​of early childhood. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The data sources used are primary data sources and secondary data sources. The data collection used are observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis in this study used data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions (verification). The results of the study show that RA Hidayah has implemented 4 child-friendly school concepts. The concept of a child-friendly school is carried out with the stages of preparation, planning, implementation and outcome (characterized students). While the implementation towards child-friendly schools is realized by the presence of 4 components, namely protection, care, education and health.

FORMATION OF CHILD CHARACTER THROUGH RELIGIOUS CULTURE

Religious values ​​are very important values ​​in education, especially for strengthening the character of early childhood. Therefore, children are taught about character education so they can behave well. It is very important to shape the character of children through habituation methods in the family, school and environment. with this habituation, the character will grow and develop positively according to Islamic teachings. This study aims to describe the importance of religious values ​​in the formation of children's character, its implementation and influence in everyday life, through religious habits such as praying in congregation, and as etiquette with peers, teachers, as well as parents. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach obtained from interviews with teachers and madrasa heads, The research results obtained are the importance of instilling religious values ​​in early childhood, related to the religious culture that is applied is the habit of praying Dhuha in congregation, morning Quran, following the commemoration of Islamic holidays. Whereas regarding Islamic character education through religious habituation is to apply religious habituation which is carried out every day as a process of forming children's character to behave noble, obedient to worship, honest, tolerant, care for the environment, responsible and become the foundation of faith for children, good character will emerge if religious values ​​are getting stronger and more instilled in the child's environment, both in the family environment and the school environment.

Social Values of Early Children in The Main Character of Early Childhood: Gotong Royong

This study examines the social value of the main character's fairy tales of early childhood. The purpose of this study is to find, analyze, and describe the social values ​​contained in the Tale of the Main Characters of Early Childhood: Gotong Royong. This research uses a descriptive analysis method where the focus of the research is library research. This study uses data collection documentation with the method of reading and note-taking. The data analysis technique of this research was carried out by reducing data, presenting data, verifying and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the social value of early childhood in the Tale of the Main Character of Early Childhood: Gotong Royong consists of the social value of helping, the social value of cooperation, the social value of being loyal to friends, and the social value of motivating. The social value of helping to help is related to helping people who are in trouble, whereas in this fairy tale the social value of helping is found in the stories "Dry in the Debt" and "The Pangolin Hero;" the social value of cooperation is related to working together in achieving a common goal, where in this fairy tale, the social value of cooperation is contained in the stories "Help Kudaponi", "Tamasya" and "Sharing Tasks;" the social value of loyal friends is related to maintaining a friendship with friends regardless of the situation, where in this fairy tale the social value of loyal friends is contained in the story "Star from Heaven", and the social value of motivating is related to encouraging friends in carrying out activities, where in this fairy tale the value of Social motivation is found in the story "Visit the Little Pig". From here, the fairy tale book Main Characters for Early Childhood: Gotong Royong is the right fairy tale to be read in early childhood in building children's social values.

Brave Early Childhood Characters in The Children's Story “Play Together Yuk!” by Watiek Ideo

One of the important aspects of early childhood is character. Character is attached to the child and helps him to be able to live life. This study aims to describe and analyze the brave characters of early childhood in the children's story "Main Bareng Yuk" by Watiek Ideo. This research is qualitative with a type of literature research. Data collection uses reading and recording techniques. Data analysis uses reduction techniques, data encoding, verification, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that there are brave characters of early childhood in the story "Play Yuk" by Watiek Ideo, namely: Courage to invite others to play, courage to compromise, courage to take other people's things, courage to express feelings, and courage to apologize.