Children's Learning Activities Research Articles

Improving Language Acquisition: Effective Numeracy Literacy Strategies in Early Childhood

This article explores various strategies aimed at improving language acquisition in children. Realizing the important role of language in human life can be stimulated from an early age through the application of numeracy literacy in children. This research explores innovative methodologies and approaches to cater to diverse learning styles. The authors emphasize the importance of creating an immersive linguistic environment that encourages speaking and writing proficiency. This research evaluates the impact of incorporating technology as a tool to enhance the language learning experience. Utilizing multimedia resources, online platforms, and interactive applications, this research examines how these digital elements can engage students and strengthen language skills. In addition, this article discusses the integration of cultural components into language lessons, emphasizing the role of cultural context in language comprehension and expression. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse regarding optimizing language teaching methods to children in enriching vocabulary and language learning experiences through the application of literacy and numeracy in children's daily lives. insights that can inform more effective strategies for achieving sustainability goals. Next, the authors investigate the effectiveness of collaborative learning techniques in language acquisition. Children's learning activities, peer interactions, and communicative exercises are explored as means to encourage active participation and increase language retention in children. This study also examines the role of feedback mechanisms in shaping children's language development, emphasizing timely and constructive feedback as an important element in the learning process. In conclusion, this article provides valuable insights into effective child language acquisition strategies. By combining technological tools, cultural elements, collaborative activities, and feedback mechanisms, educators can create dynamic learning environments that meet the diverse needs of young children.

Sistem Monitoring Aktivitas Anak Berbasis Web menggunakan Model Rapid Application Development (RAD) pada TK Islam Terpadu Qurrata A'yun

The problem that occurs in TKIT Qurrata A'yun is that currently it only uses WhatsApp Groups as a means of communication between teachers and parents to convey information about children, including activities outside school, Records of children's learning progress are only submitted to parents when receiving report cards. With the web-based system, access to information and monitoring children's learning activities becomes more practical, allowing parents to view data directly from various devices such as computers, laptops, or mobile phones, anytime and from anywhere if they are connected to the internet. The purpose of this study is to design a monitoring system that can provide information to parents, implement a web-based child learning monitoring system. These data were obtained through interviews and observations. The system development method used is Rapid Application Development with 3 stages, namely needs planning, user design, and implementation. The results showed that the success rate of 84.7% of parent questionnaires and 92.5% of teacher questionnaires, indicated that the planned system was "very feasible" to use.

DEVELOPING THE VALUES OF RELIGION IN PRAYER PRACTICE USING TALKING STICK, DEMOSTRATION SIMULATION, AND DRAWING

The research is motivated by low religious abilities, such as children being less able to express opinions in continuing some prayer movements. This is due to the lack of innovative and interesting learning media to be displayed, the lack of innovation in learning models and methods used, the lack of stimulus given by teachers to children in learning activities, and children being less able to express ideas in continuing some of the prayer movements they have heard. The approach used is a qualitative approach to the type of research, namely classroom action research, which is carried out in two cycles. This research was carried out at Tri Kesuma Pelaihari Kindergarten on group B children, totaling 10 children, consisting of 5 boys and 5 girls. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that using the talking stick model, demonstration method, and drawing media can develop religious abilities in Group B children at Tri Kesuma Kindergarten. It is recommended that the results of this research be used as a reference and consideration in continuing some of the prayer movements that have been carried out.

Implementation of Home Parenting Activities as an Effort to Prepare Early Childhood Growth and Development

Parents have an essential role in caring for, educating, and meeting the needs of a child, especially in the aspect of growth and development. How parents educate is very important for the growth and development of early childhood. Education and upbringing at home must be harmonized with education at school so that children grow up to be intelligent, independent, and have character, growing into strong and rugged individuals. This research was motivated by a need for parental awareness of children's learning activities at school, inappropriate parenting patterns, and the importance of children's education. This research aims to determine children's development as a communication tool and the model for implementing learning programs in collaboration with parents in early childhood education, especially in Blora Regency. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach obtained through interviews, documentation data, and observation data regarding the implementation of home parenting programs or activities. This research shows that home parenting activities can be carried out through reporting on children's learning progress at school, knowledge of early detection of growth and development, parents' skills in creating work, and involvement of parents as resource persons. Parenting methods are usually carried out at school and sometimes only once a semester; for home parenting, this is done once a month. Implementing home parenting activities can make it easier for parents to provide parenting lessons and learn more about their children's activities.

IMPELEMETASI MEDIA APE DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PAI ANAK DI TK IT ANAK SOLEH PERAYA, LOMBOK TENGAH

This research aims to explore the types of APE used by teachers in fostering children's PAI learning motivation, teacher preparation in implementing educational game tools to foster children's PAI learning motivation and finding out the obstacles faced by teachers in children's PAI learning at ANAK SOLEH IT Kindergarten. Type of qualitative research. The instruments used in this research were the researchers themselves and notebooks. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show the obstacles faced in implementing APE in children's PAI learning, such as the different concentrations of children, there are only 5 types of APE relating to children's PAI learners, APE is not sufficient, the majority of children like other types of games according to they are more interesting. And lack of order in APE management. There are five types of APE media used by teachers in children's PAI learning activities, namely hijaiyah letter puzzles, ablution movement puzzles, prayer movement puzzles, Muslim places of worship puzzles and prayer time displays. And the APE implementation process includes: appropriate APE, attracting motivation to practice how to play.

PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PSIKOMOTORIK ANAK USIA DINI MENGGUNAKAN ALAT PERMAINAN EDUKATIF BERBASIS BUDAYA MANDAR

Childhood is a child's golden age, where all aspects of a child's development grow and develop rapidly. There are several aspects of early childhood development, one of which is the psychomotor aspect. The development of these aspects must be carried out in an integrated manner according to the child's development stage. The psychomotor aspect is part of individual development which is related to physical movement based on the results of processing between cognition and affection which results in physical movement in the form of behavior. For this reason, psychomotor skills are very crucial abilities to develop, especially in early childhood students. One of the uses of this development is to hone the gross motor and fine motor skills of young children. The results of monitoring the child's psychomotor development achievements can be used as a benchmark for meeting the child's own needs in facing education at the next level. This research aims to improve the psychomotor skills of young children through the implementation of Mandar culture-based Educational Game Tools (APE). The type of research used is classroom action research with a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out through test techniques, observation interviews and documentation. The results of this research indicate that through the use of Mandar culture-based APE, the psychomotor abilities of early childhood children at Kumala KB Kindergarten can be improved both in terms of teacher teaching activities, children's learning activities, and test results, where in cycle I the psychomotor abilities of early childhood children were in the sufficient category and in cycle II the child's psychomotor abilities were in the good category.

The Relationship Between Parental Attention and Learning Outcomes of Darul Izzah Abai Rumah Tahfidz Qur'an (RTQ) Students, South Solok

This research is suspected by the low learning outcomes of RTQ Darul Izzah Abai Solok Selatan students. This research aims to see: (1) a description of parents' attention to the Darul Izzah Abai South Solok Tahfidz Qur'an (RTQ) house, (2) a picture of the learning outcomes of students at the Darul Izzah Abai South Solok Tahfidz Qur'an (RTQ) house, ( 3) the relationship between parental attention and the learning outcomes of students at the Darul Izzah Abai South Solok Tahfidz Qur'an (RTQ) house. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive correlation research. The population of this study was Darul Izzah students totaling 38 people and 79% were sampled, namely 30 people using cluster random sampling techniques. The data collection technique is a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques use percentage formulas and product moment correlation formulas. The results of the research show that: (1) there is low parental attention, (2) the low learning outcomes of Darul Izzah students seen from the January June 2023 semester exams, (3) there is a significant relationship between parental attention and the learning outcomes of Tahfidz Qur'an home students. (RTQ) Darul Izzah Abai South Solok. It is recommended that: (1) RTQ managers remind parents to pay more attention to their children and support their children's religious education at RTQ; (2) Parents should be able to increase their attention to children's learning activities, both in terms of providing supervision, providing guidance and care. Apart from that, parents should pay attention to their children's education, parents better understand the nature and importance of RTQ in order to fulfill their children's religious education needs; (3) For future researchers to be able to look for other variables related to learning outcomes. Keywords: attention, learning outcomes.

Penerapan Kurikulum Fungsional dalam Kemandirian Anak Penyandang Disabilitas Tunanetra di Yayasan Pendidikan Dwituna Harapan Baru Kota Medan

Education is important for children as a provision of knowledge in facing adult life. Children with visual impairments also need education as a preparation for adult life in the future, coupled with their limitations which require that the education they receive is not in the form of general learning activities, but has special methods and techniques so as that learning outcomes can be received optimally. Regardless, the learning activities of children with visual impairments involve independence as a learning accomplishment and focus on functional activities with the hope of increasing their motor,tactile, and auditory sensitivity. The functional curriculum exists as an educational service for children with visual impairments to improve their academic and motor skills, as well as build the child's independence. The purpose of this study was to find out how the implemented functional curriculum can increase independence in children with visual impairments at Yayasan Pendidikan Dwituna Harapan Baru Kota Medan. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Qualitative descriptive research is research that describes, explains, reveals and summarizes various existing conditions and situations from the results of research facts in the field. Data collection techniques were carried out by observing and interviewing. Based on the research that has been done, the results of the research show that the application of a functional curriculum is to provide learning based on the functions and benefits of learning activities given to blind children with independent characteristics at the Yayasan Pendidikan Dwituna Harapan Baru Kota Medan. Independence in the form of implementing functional curriculum learning is carried out using the Individual Education Program (IEP) model which is evaluated personally

The Advantages of Muvon Ecosystem For The Quality of Practicum of SMK Students in Distance Learning

This study aims to explore the advantages of the Muvon Ecosystem mobile learning application in improving the quality of practicum of SMK students in the context of distance learning. A descriptive qualitative approach is used in this research, with data processing from interviews with respondents consisting of the Head of SMK, Curriculum Staff, Productive Teachers, and Students of SMK Muhammadiyah in DKI Jakarta. The research method is adjusted to the analysis that is measurable and set in a certain period. This research aims to collect primary and secondary data to find facts in the field regarding the need for innovation in the use of mobile learning for vocational practicum through the use of questionnaires as a data collection instrument. The results of this study concluded that respondents showed a positive response to the utilization of the Muvon Ecosystem mobile learning application in distance learning for vocational practicum of vocational students, with a percentage level of agreement of 78%. This shows that Muvon Ecosystem has advantages compared to other mobile learning applications and can be an alternative in carrying out practicum activities with online instructions. Muvon Ecosystem application has a variety of feature facilities such as EduMu, LearningMu, VideoMU, PustakaMU, MessenggerMU, and so on which are very helpful for teachers in implementing practicum learning methods. Another advantage is that Muvon Ecosystem is free to use without requiring payment to become a member for a certain period of time, unlike the RuangGuru application. In addition, the Muvon Ecosystem also allows integration with parents, so parents can control their child's learning activities at school. However, there are drawbacks to Muvon Ecosystem that need to be considered. The main issue that arises is that the network is an obstacle, as not all students are in locations with strong signals. Some students face the problem of weak signals, so learning through the Muvon Ecosystem app stops when the signal becomes weak.

Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Dalam Penerapan Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi di Lembaga PAUD

The Independent Curriculum is an educational approach that gives children the freedom to develop their potential based on individual interests, talents and needs. In implementing the independent curriculum, it certainly requires the role of the principal and teacher in order to create good teaching and learning activities for children. The purpose of this study was to explore and analyze (1) the preparation of differentiated teaching modules, (2) the implementation of differentiated learning, (3) the way teachers identify children's learning characteristics. This research model uses a qualitative case study approach with participatory observation methods and structured interviews. Data collection techniques were collected through direct observation or in-class observation, interviews with the principal and also two teachers in grades A and B, as well as documentation. The data analysis technique uses the Milles and Huberman models, namely data reduction, data presentation and data verification/drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that with the implementation of an independent curriculum, differentiated learning provides significant benefits for both children and teachers. In the context of the independent curriculum itself the teacher is given the freedom to arrange teaching modules and adjust to the implementation of differentiated learning according to learning strategies that suit the individual needs of each child. and in differentiated learning the teacher can identify the characteristics of learning in children and know the abilities, interests, and learning styles that will enable each child to grow and develop according to their potential

Parenting Experience of Shift Nurses With Elementary School-Aged Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study

Purpose: This phenomenological study aimed to comprehend the altered parenting experience of nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Method: Using a qualitative approach, the research design employed a phenomenological methodology. The participants were 6 nurses with elementary school-aged children. The nurses were employed in tertiary general hospitals, working on rotating shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic. In-depth interviews were conducted to collect individual data, which were then analyzed using Colaizzi phenomenological method.Results: Analyzing the collected data led to 178 significant results, from which 13 themes were derived. These 13 themes were further integrated into 5 distinct theme clusters: (1) struggling as a nurse-mom, (2) providing a supportive presence, (3) facing challenges in facilitating children's learning activities, (4) navigating parental roles in a chaotic situation, and (5) pursuing physical safety. These clusters were subsequently categorized into four overarching categories: “suffering,” which encompassed the themes of pressure of infection and providing a supportive presence, as well as “controlling,” “parenting,” and “seeking,” representing the remaining clusters, respectively.Conclusion: The parenting experiences of shift nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic encompassed various aspects, including the challenges posed by the pressure of infection, the importance of providing a supportive presence, difficulties in managing children’s learning activities, navigating parental roles amid chaotic circumstances, and the pursuit of physical safety. These experiences significantly impact the stability of shift nurses’ caregiving abilities for both their patients and their children. Therefore, it is crucial to establish a comprehensive nationallevel care support system in times of disaster situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS' ATTENTION AND INTEREST IN LEARNING ON STUDENTS' PAI LEARNING OUTCOMES IN THE FIRST MIDDLE SCHOOL OF DARUSSALAM MEDAN LABUHAN

Parental attention has a great relationship with children's learning activities. With the attention of parents, children will be more active and more enthusiastic in learning. The background of this research problem is that ideally a child can have a good Islamic education learning achievement if the child gets high or sufficient attention from his parents. Because, a child, especially in the period of development, certainly needs a trusted figure who can guide, direct and be a role model.This study aims to determine: (1) the quality of parental attention to children's learning in the field of Islamic education at Junior high school Darussalam Medan Labuhan, (2) student interest in learning in the field of Islamic education at Junior high school Darussalam Medan Labuhan, and (3) the relationship between parental attention and interest learning on student achievement in the field of Islamic Studies at Junior high school Darussalam Medan Labuhan.This research is a quantitative research. The analysis used in this research is correlation. This technique is used to connect the measurement results between two different variables in order to determine and obtain information about the degree of relationship that occurs between the two variables. The correlation technique used in this study is serial correlation.

RANCANG BANGUN ALAT PERMAINAN EDUKASI ANAK 4-6 TAHUN BERBASIS ANIMASI 3D DENGAN PENDEKATAN VISUAL ALAT TRANSPORTASI TRADISIONAL DAN MODERN

It is well known that early childhood is the initial stage that requires more intensive attention, because it is at this age that the fundamental educational process begins to build the basic framework of children's knowledge, attitudes and skills. Order in the educational process at this early age becomes the main competency to determine the sustainability of children's education. Educational game tools based on 3-dimensional animation with a visual approach to traditional and modern transportation are media facilities by integrating digital technology that has benefits and educational value for children, which previously used simulation media in the form of pazzel which was played conventionally. The utilization of this game tool can be through children's learning activities by playing digital simulations through the form of transportation equipment, intended to stimulate all aspects of religious morals, physical motor, cognitive, language, social emotional and art. The purpose of this research is to find out the design form of educational game tools and the stages in designing 3-dimensional animation through the form of traditional and modern transportation visual tools. The method used is R&D with a design thinking approach. The result of this research is the creation of a 3-dimensional animation-based educational game tool with traditional and modern visual transportation tools.

The Effect of Parental Support on the Learning Motivation of Grade IV Elementary School Cluster 3 Students of Kempo District for the 2022/2023 Academic Year

Based on the results of initial observations made in grade IV of SDN Cluster 3 Kempo District on March 3, 2020, that work and high economic demands in this modern era make parents work hard to meet their daily family needs, so that the time spent on children is very limited to pay attention and monitor children's learning activities, So that children learn at will and in their daily lives are used to play PlayStation, games commuted on computers and the internet. Parental support given to children is still not optimal. Parental support is very important because it can motivate them to achieve achievements and can build self-confidence and foster enthusiasm when children face problems

Pembelajaran Matematika Menyenangkan bagi Anak Usia Dini melalui Media Fuzzle Interaktif

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, teachers and children (students) have had to undergo an educational transformation that suddenly forced them to embrace digital learning to support online teaching. In the context of mathematics, teachers can use interactive media as a digital device that can trigger active, fun math understanding for early childhood. The purpose of this study was to see student acceptance during learning using interactive puzzle media. This research method is a qualitative method and literature study. The results showed that interactive puzzle media can improve the ability to recognize geometric shapes in early childhood. Because interactive puzzle media is a learning medium that can improve aspects of early childhood development, when using interactive puzzle media children do not feel they are learning but they are playing and by using interactive puzzle media children's learning activities become more fun so children are more interested in learning. follow the learning and the learning outcomes obtained will be better.

PROBLEMATIKA MANAJEMEN LEMBAGA PAUD DALAM KETERBATASAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA

Facilities and infrastructure are all facilities needed in the teaching process, whether the process runs sequentially, smoothly, regularly, effectively and efficiently to achieve educational goals. This study aims to describe and explain why the principal still doubles as a teacher and why not recruit new educators and also to reveal the application of Human Resource management and the role of the principal in the kindergarten. The research method used is to use a qualitative descriptive approach, which guides research to explore or portray the social situation to be studied thoroughly, broadly and in depth. The results showed that there are still some kindergartens that still experience shortages in the fulfillment of human resources to support children's learning activities.

Pembelajaran Terintegrasi Berbasis Kecerdasan Majemuk Pada Anak Usia Dini

Integrated learning based on multiple intelligences in early childhood is a learning activity that is oriented towards maximizing the growth and development process of early childhood through integrated and holistic activities. This study aims to describe Integrated Learning Activities Based on Multiple Intelligences in Early Childhood Education in Banyumas. This study uses a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through observation, interviews and documents. The subjects of this study were school principals, teachers and students as well as parents' representatives. This research resulted in the following description: Integrated learning activities are carried out systematically through teacher activities based on planning aspects in the form of daily learning activity plans with reference to aspects of competence and child intelligence. Children's learning towards maximizing their potential is carried out by involving the role of parents in children's learning activities at home, by making daily activities and learning resources utilizing what is at home as learning material.
 Keywords: Integrated Learning, Multiple Intelligences, parents

HUBUNGAN ANTARA PERCERAIAN ORANG TUA TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

This study has the objective of explaining the relationship between parental divorce and the learning motivation of elementary school students. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach. Data collection techniques are carried out by gathering sources related to the topic raised. Data analysis was carried out by reducing data, analysing and synthesizing linkages and interpretations according to the research objectives. So that the results obtained are that the divorce of parents has a negative influence on elementary school students, namely: 1) giving less affection from both parents, 2) achievement and low enthusiasm for learning, 3) low self-confidence and social skills, and 4) Self-regulation is also low. Divorce has a bad influence on the social environment, life and motivation and student achievement. Children's emotions are so influential on children's learning activities, such as feelings of joy, security, fear, anxiety, anger and sadness.

DEVELOP SOCIAL EMOTIONAL IN RECOGNIZING COLORS USING EXPERIMENTAL METHODS WITH EXTRATION MODELS IN GROUP B

The problem in this study is that the children are not independent and impatient in studying Group B in Aisyiyah Busthanul Athafal 36 Kindergarten Banjarmasin. Learning activities are a crucial factor in the success of the learning process carried out through the activities of the teachers. The activity of teachers is the main factor in various achievements, especially in children's learning activities, which affect the success of children's developmental outcomes. However, business and development results are still relatively low. Therefore, the purpose of data collection is to determine the increase in children's developmental activity and outcomes using a combination of extraction models. The type of research used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) which took place with 4 meetings. The research subjects were children of Group B of Aisyiyah Busthanul Athfal 36 Kindergarten Banjarmasin in school year 2021/2022. The results showed that the activity of the teacher at the first meeting was quite good, the second and third meetings in the category of good, the fourth meeting was very good. Student activity at the first meeting met the criteria of being less active, the second met the criteria of being reasonably active, the third met the criteria of being active, and the fourth met the criteria of being very active. The classic completeness of child development outcomes was 30% at the first meeting, 50% at the second meeting, 90% at the third meeting, and 100% at the fourth meeting. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the combination of explicit instructions and demonstration models can improve the outcomes of the activities and the child's development. It is recommended to use this model as an alternative to reinforce the activities of the teacher and the child that have an impact on improving the child's developmental outcomes.

Peran Guru dalam Mengembangkan Keterampilan Sosial Anak Dimasa Pandemi Covid-19 Pada Kelompok B di TK Nusa Indah Toto Utara

The purpose of this study was to determine the teacher's role in developing children's social skills during the Covid-19 pandemic in group B at the North Nusa Indah Toto Kindergarten, Tilongkabila District, Bone Bolango Regency. This type of research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. From the results of the study it can be seen that the teacher's role in developing children's social skills during the Covid 19 pandemic in group B at Nusa Indah Toto North Kindergarten, Tilongkabila District, Bone Bolango Regency was carried out through five roles, namely the teacher's role as a guide, informator, class manager, facilitator, and communicator well done. The role of the teacher as a facilitator is carried out by the teacher providing facilities that allow for the convenience of children's learning activities, the role of the teacher as a communicator is carried out by the teacher being a friend, or a child's confidant when the child is having problems at home.