Kindergarten School Research Articles

رياض الأطفال في دولة الكويت خلال جائحة كوفيد - 19 من وجهة نظر المعلمات: دراسة الظاهرة (الفينومينولوجي)

Objectives: This study examines the lived experiences and the challenges of kindergarten teachers with Distance Learning during the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Kuwait. Like many other regions, kindergarten schools were not exempted from challenges that emerged as a result of the impact of COVID-19. Methods: The study is based on phenomenology, which is a qualitative research design to highlight both the perspectives and experiences of eighteen kindergarten teachers during this time. Results: Findings suggest that there has been lack of assistance, support, sufficient planning, communication, inadequate curricula, and an absence of community support from the Ministry of Education. Furthermore, findings highlight a merging need to reframe Distance Learning in kindergarten. Conclusion: Suggested recommendations to support the findings focus on the inclusion of appropriate teacher training and online collaborations with schools and families that can help children have more efficient learning experiences.

Funkcionalna pismenost bodočih vzgojiteljev ter učiteljev razrednega pouka

The article focuses on the functional literacy of future kindergarten and primary school teachers. In the first part, I define the concept of functional literacy, which has changed and continues to change with regard to the needs and demands of contemporary society. I then address the importance of communication activities for the successful development of literacy, types of functional literacy and the methods of assessment, or measurement, of functional literacy. The second part of the article presents the results of research in which I compared the functional literacy of groups of future kindergarten and primary school teachers

Perkembangan Sosial Anak Usia Dini Melalui Teman Sebaya di TK Al Fiqri School

It is important to prioritize learning through playing with peers because social development plays a very important role in the development that occurs in children. Nowadays, many students face situations where they are unable to interact with their peers. Therefore, this study aims to examine the social development of underage children through interactions with equal peers. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach and involved all students in class 3A of the AL FIQRI SCHOOL Kindergarten, as well as teachers and the school principal. Information about children's social development is collected through interviews, observation and documentation. Qualitative analysis was used in this research. From the results of research conducted, it is proven that interaction with peers plays a very important role in children's social development. Through this interaction, children can learn to obey rules, provide help to friends in situations such as studying, and share with their friends. Therefore, it can be concluded that peers have a significant influence on the social development of early childhood. The aim of this research is to evaluate the development of children's social relationships with peers.

The Effectiveness of Learning Tools Development Guidance on the Success of Students’ Field Practice in the Professional Education Teacher Program at the Early Childhood and Elementary School Level

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of learning development guidance on the success of students’ field practice of teachers in the professional education program for Early Childhood and Elementary School. The population in this study were all professional education students in the Kindergarten and Elementary School Classes of 2022 Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram. The sample used was students in Early Childhood and Elementary Schools who were taken using a proportional random sampling technique. The variables used in this study consisted of independent variables, namely the effectiveness of the supervisor’s role in the development of learning tools (X), as well as the dependent variable, namely the success of field practice (Y). The data obtained were analyzed using the SPSS application version 21. The data analysis used was descriptive statistical data, normality test, and linear regression analysis test. Thus, the results showed that guidance on the development of learning tools by both tutors and supervisors on the success of students’ field practice in the professional education program at the Kindergarten and Elementary School levels proved to be effective, with the resulting effectiveness level of Early Childhood about 33.5% and 8.5% for Elementary school.

Kindergarten Visual-Perceptual and Motor Skills and Behavioral Traits Predict First-Grade Chinese Handwriting Legibility and Speed.

Clarifying the relationship between kindergarteners' characteristics and their future handwriting performance is beneficial for the early detection of children at risk of handwriting difficulties. To determine which visual-perceptual and motor skills and behavioral traits significantly predict kindergartners' Chinese handwriting legibility and speed in the first grade. One-year longitudinal, observational design. Kindergarten and elementary schools. One hundred six kindergarten children (53 boys and 53 girls; ages 5 or 6 yr) were recruited. The participants completed two subtests of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Second Edition, Test of Visual Perceptual Skills-Third Edition, Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery™ VMI), and the Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Test-Chinese Version in kindergarten. Their handwriting legibility (character accuracy and construction) and speed were assessed by investigator-developed Chinese handwriting tests in the first grade. Multivariate regression analyses indicated the independent predictive power of spatial relationships (p = .042) and inattention (p = .004) for character accuracy. Visual-motor integration (VMI; p = .008) and inattention (p = .002) were the key predictors of character construction. Manual dexterity (p = .001) was the only significant predictor of writing speed. Kindergarteners who perform poorly in spatial relationships, VMI, manual dexterity, and attention are likely to have less legible Chinese handwriting and slow writing speed in first grade. Plain-Language Summary: Children's visual-perceptual and motor skills and behavioral traits in kindergarten can predict their Chinese handwriting legibility and speed in first grade. This study found that kindergarteners who performed poorly in spatial relationships, VMI, manual dexterity, and attention were likely to have less legible Chinese handwriting and slow writing speed in the first grade.

초등교사의 유·초 연계 교육과정 운영 경험에 관한 사례연구

[Purpose] The purpose of this case study was to get implications for operating a curriculum linked to kindergarten and elementary school by exploring the experiences and meanings of first-grade elementary school teachers in operating the kindergarten-elementary curriculum.
 [Methods] For this purpose, in-depth interviews were conducted with three first-grade elementary school teachers through class observation, analysis of related documents, and semi-structured questions from March 2022 to December 2022.
 [Results] First, elementary school teachers began to recognize the necessity and value of the kindergarten-elementary curriculum after operating it. Second, a teacher learning community joined by kindergarten and elementary school teachers was utilized to design and operate a linked curriculum between kindergarten and elementary school. Third, when designing a curriculum linked kindergarten and elementary school, the emphasis was placed on emotional expression and emotion regulation educational content rather than on learning aspects such as connection between educational contents. Fourth, expectations were higher for a cooperative education program with parents.
 Conclusion: In order to operating this curriculum, it was suggested to increase the interest of school administrators, support the teacher learning community, building a safe communal play area, and preparation of teacher pool for prospective parent education.

Promoting peace education as an inclusive prevention practice in Kindergarten and Primary school

Assuming crucial relevance in today’s global landscape, characterized by contrasts and tensions, the perspective of peace education fosters the development of non-violent communication skills, constructive conflict resolution, and the promotion of equality and justice from an inclusive attitude. By assimilating these principles into educational processes, it is possible to form individuals who are bearers of a humanistic vision based on awareness, understanding, and the promotion of collective well-being. In this contribution, some educational paths are illustrated that translate the educational orientation to peace as a tool to develop not only knowledge but also the skills and attitudes necessary to face personal and global challenges in a measured and respectful manner. These project exemplars highlight the potential of peace education in shaping citizens who are creators of scenarios of democracy and participation, empowering them to become mediators of change and creators of non-violent and inclusive relations. Promuovere l’educazione alla pace come pratica di prevenzione inclusiva nella Scuola dell’Infanzia e Primaria. Nell’assumere una rilevanza cruciale nell’attuale panorama globale, caratterizzato da contrasti e da tensioni, la prospettiva dell’educazione alla pace favorisce lo sviluppo di capacità di comunicazione non violenta, di risoluzione costruttiva dei conflitti e di promozione dell’uguaglianza e della giustizia, in ottica inclusiva. Mediante l’assimilazione di tali principi nei processi educativi, è possibile formare individui che siano portatori di una visione umanistica basata sulla consapevolezza, sulla comprensione e sulla promozione del benessere collettivo. Nel presente contributo vengono illustrati alcuni percorsi didattici che traducono l’orientamento educativo alla pace come strumento teso a sviluppare non solo le conoscenze, ma anche le competenze e gli atteggiamenti necessari per affrontare le sfide, sia personali che globali, in modo misurato e rispettoso. Tali esemplificazioni progettuali evidenziano il potenziale dell’educazione alla pace nel formare cittadini artefici di scenari di democrazia e di partecipazione, abilitandoli a diventare mediatori di cambiamento e creatori di relazioni non violente e inclusive.

Digital Branding and Marketing Strategy ABA Kindergarten Mancasan Ambarketawang, Batu Gamping, Yogyakarta

Abstract. The target partner for community service is the ABA Mancasan Ambarketawang Kindergarten School, Gamping, Yogyakarta. Target partners need to carry out school branding and improve skills for HR in strengthening the ability to use information technology, especially skills in using social media as a means of school communication with the target audience of student parents. The problems of target partners are still low HR capabilities in using IT and a lack of school facilities that support digital promotion. The purpose of this service activity is: 1) to help partners strengthen school branding; 2) to improve HR skills so that they are able to utilize social media Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube as a means of marketing communication; and 3) to increase understanding of the importance of school financial management. The method used was Focus Group Discussion; The training was attended by teachers and principals. Results of the training: 1) participants understand the importance of marketing for schools through branding strategies using the 3C approach (visual identity, value identity, and communication identity), as well as understanding consumer behavior through the 5A concept (aware, appeal, ask, action, advocate); 2) the results of the participants' digital marketing practices have been able to create their school accounts on social media, currently have Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube channel accounts; and 3) participants, especially school principals, increase their knowledge about the importance of financial management in schools. The output of the service program is in the form of published articles in journals, publications in the mass media, and video documentation of community service activities.

Improving Islamic Kindergarten School Competitiveness in Indonesia: A Community Service Program Utilizing Marketing Management and PDCA Approach

Abstract: In Indonesia, Islamic kindergarten schools play a vital role in providing early childhood education within an Islamic framework. These schools must adopt effective marketing management strategies to enhance competitiveness and meet the changing educational landscape. This academic paper reports on a community program implemented in an Islamic kindergarten school TK-KB Aisyiyah Bendan Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia. The program aimed at improving school competitiveness via school strategic marketing. This paper explains the marketing management process approach, emphasizing the Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) approach and school branding, and discusses its positive impact

Parents’ perceptions of sending their children to primary school during the COVID-19 pandemic in Dhaka North City (DNC), Bangladesh

Like other developing countries, the COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected the public’s mental and physical health in Bangladesh. People, especially, in the country’s capital city, Dhaka, have suffered as a serious consequence of the pandemic in various ways, for instance, fear, stress, sadness, isolation, and loneliness. The study investigates parents’ perceptions of sending their children to kindergarten or primary school during the COVID-19 pandemic in Dhaka North City (DNCC), Bangladesh. The research employs several qualitative tools for answering the stated questions and objectives. Adopting a purposive sampling procedure, 30 informants from two wards were selected in the DNC area. We examine the “Field Theory” approach developed by Brager and Holloway to prepare the interview guide administered to these 30 informants. Apart from in-depth interviews, the study utilizes focus group discussions (FGDs) to obtain comprehensive data from them. The study reveals that parents have various perceptions about sending their children to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, making decisions based on psychological state, behavior patterns, quality education, and school safety measures. Parents feel insecure about sending their children to school as the institutional authorities are unaware of sanitizing the premises. As well, quality education greatly concerns the parents making such decisions about sending their children to school. The study recommends that the government, school authorities, and guardians take safety measures seriously inside the homes and the schools’ premises to help ensure children can safely attend primary schools.

Stimulasi Perkembangan Karakter dan Kemandirian Anak Usia Dini Melalui Kegiatan Entrepreneurship di TK Adni Islamic School Surabaya

Stimulating Character Development and Independence in Early Childhood Through Entrepreneurship Activities at ADNI Islamic School Surabaya Kindergarten discusses the implementation of stimulating character development and independence in early childhood through Entrepreneurship activities at ADNI Islamic School Kindergarten Surabaya. This Entrepreneurship activity aims to stimulate positive character development and increase children's independence from an early age. By exploring business concepts practically, children are invited to develop creativity, critical thinking, perseverance and collaborate with each other. This research illustrates how the ADNI Islamic School Surabaya Kindergarten integrates the principles of Entrepreneurship into the curriculum, providing a learning experience that is more than just theory. Interactive and inclusive learning methods help children understand business values, responsibility and teamwork. The results of this program are expected to create children who not only have practical knowledge in business, but also foster positive attitudes, such as courage, perseverance, never giving up, and a responsible attitude. By utilizing Entrepreneurship activities as a means of stimulating character development and independence, research This notes the positive impact of this program on the formation of children's independent personalities. Analysis of research results and observations presents a clear picture of how these activities respond to the developmental needs of early childhood. Therefore, this research provides valuable insights for educators, parents and educational practitioners who are interested in developing comprehensive and relevant educational models to shape children's character and independence from an early age.

Exploring the Connection between “Out of Eden Learn” and Competency-based Education

Competency-based education represents an important priority for several countries worldwide. Although national governments and international education communities have identified a wide range of competencies as integral for meeting 21st century learning requirements there is a lack of evidence on how can these be effectively taught, learnt, and assessed in the classroom. A promising approach for competency-based education is “Out of Eden Learn”, a research initiative of Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education that incorporates several strategies such as thinking routines and dialogue tools that are carefully crafted to facilitate the development of core competencies among learners. This study looks at the “Skills Labs” competency-based educational reform in Greece and presents the process of using “Out of Eden Learn” to develop a curriculum that is both supportive of fostering the requisite competencies and responsive to the needs of primary teachers. A survey questionnaire was used to investigate the views of 120 teachers who piloted the curriculum in 82 kindergarten and elementary schools across Greece. The findings not only reveal the value of “Out of Eden Learn” approach for competency-based education, but they also indicate the interdisciplinarity and the transferability of its related strategies that can guide curriculum design and teaching practice in an array of international educational contexts.

Relationships between professional voice and burnout in Málaga Kindergarten and Primary Education school teachers

Relationships between professional voice and burnout in Málaga Kindergarten and Primary Education school teachers

Principal Leadership in the 'Merdeka Belajar' Era: Fostering Synergy for Educational Transformation

The research will explore how school principals work together with various stakeholders, show work intensity, and show innovative learning attitudes to improve the quality of education. The purpose of this study is to describe the leadership of the principal of dRais School Kindergarten Bandar Lampung in creating synergy in the era of 'Merdeka Belajar' using the method popularized by Miles and Huberman. The research data was obtained from participants, namely the principal and teachers. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted in three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing or verification. The results showed that the leadership of the principal of dRais School Kindergarten in creating synergy is achieved in three ways: by collaborating, showing work intensity, and always trying to show an innovative learning attitude.

Pengenalan Bahasa Inggris dengan Metode Story Telling pada Anak Usia Dini di RA Bakti Telang Bangkalan Madura

This activity aims to introduce young children to English by using storytelling in classroom learning. This activity was carried out at one of the kindergarten schools in Bangkalan, Madura, namely RA Bakti Telang. The target participants were students in group B. Theory and practical methods were combined in this activity to stimulate young children's curiosity in learning English. The results showed that the storytelling method could increase young children vocabularies. This is proven based on the results of the pre-test and post-test comparative evaluation. Storytelling could make young children understand new vocabularies in English easier.

PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN BONEKA JARI SEBAGAI MEDIA AJAR BAGI GURU TK KECAMATAN SERIRIT

Formal education for children begins at an early age, 4 years old the early childhood education programs. Learning in Kindergarten is carried out using the principle of play because playing for children is a very enjoyable activity and is always carried out every day. Daily learning activities in Kindergarten to develop children's intelligence abilities are adapted to the learning principles and values developed in the prepared curriculum. The learning process in kindergarten schools uses facilities and infrastructure that support the achievement of educational goals. One of them is using learning media that is interesting to children. However, teachers have difficulty providing teaching media such as storytelling media as learning facilities, which is one of the obstacles faced by kindergarten teachers in Seririt District. This is caused by financial factors, lack of ideas, skills, and other equipment. Learning media does not have to be in the form of sophisticated digital technology, therefore researchers provide a training program for making finger puppets as a teaching medium to kindergarten teachers in the Seririt sub-district as service partners with the aim of helping teachers develop teaching media that can be used in the classroom. The implementation of this service lasted for three months. Methods for implementing this activity include drafting training guidelines, providing training on making finger puppets as a learning medium, and practicing direct teaching using the media that has been created. The results obtained during the implementation of this community service, namely through training in making finger puppets as a teaching medium, are able to increase the creativity of teachers in creating shapes and characters from the media they make and also develop an entrepreneurial spirit because the materials used can be found around us, thus making children become more enthusiastic in the learning process, and the class atmosphere becomes more enjoyable.

Early Childhood Music Arts in Improving Children's Language Development in TK Citra Mandiri batang Kuis District


 
 
 
 The art of music is one of the learning methods used in learning, namely opening the lesson, carrying out the learning theme, and closing the lesson in early childhood education, one of which is formal education, namely TK/RA. The art of music in early childhood can develop aspects Early childhood development, one of which is early childhood language development, in the results of research in kindergarten schools. Citra Mandiri, Batang Subdistrict, Paya Village, picture of the teacher's strategy in developing children's language with the art of music, namely using one of the learning methods through the singing method, with the method Children's singing can develop expressive (speaking) and receptive (listening or paying attention) to develop children's language. This research will discuss how the art of music improves children's language development in kindergarten schools Citra Mandiri kecamatan Batang Paya gambar.
 
 
 

Exploring Headteachers' Struggles in Overseeing Kindergarten Education at Basic Schools: An In-Depth Study in Awutu Senya East Municipality

This study explored the the challenges facing headteachers in managing kindergarten schools in the Awutu Senya East Municipality. Using a descriptive survey design, a structured questionnaire was administered to 76 headteachers who were selected through census technique. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were used to analyse the data obtained. The data highlighted several challenges facing headteachers in managing kindergarten level of basic schools, and these included large class size, inadequate teaching and learning resources, inadequate support from PTA and SMC, lack of professional training in supervision and management for headteachers, lack of co-operation among members of staff among others. It, therefore, recommended that the the Ministry of Education should ensure timely release of capitation grants to support the provision of the needed school resources and upgrade of teaching personnel. Also, there should be a liaison with corporate organisations who as part of the corporate social responsibility can attend to some pertinent needs of the school as identified in the various encountered challenges by headteachers.

PRINCIPAL COMPONENT K-MEANS SOFT CONSTRAINT BASED ON WELL-BEING INDICATORS IN ACEH PROVINCE

The success of government policies can be from the state of the well- being indicators. This research was conducted to obtain district/city groupings based on the similarity of characteristics of the well-being indicators of each district/city in Aceh Province in 2022. The data used in the Aceh well-being indicator data for 2022 consists of 29 variables. The analysis method used is the principal component k-means soft constrain method. The background information data can be used as a provision to streamline the clustering algorithm by creating soft constraints which is found as the most appropriate algorithm. The results of this study indicate there are four district/city clusters in Aceh Province. The characteristics of the first cluster are that kindergarten and elementary school facilities are adequate, while the school enrollment rate needs to be improved. The characteristics of the second cluster are superior to the Gross Enrollment Rate (GER) and the population of university graduates, but still very lacking in school facilities. The third cluster is the cluster that is the center of well-being in Aceh, so this cluster is the cluster with the best well-being level. The characteristic of the fourth cluster is that it is very good in the school participation rate indicator, but it must increase early childhood school participation.

English teaching method training to improve the competency of kindergarten teachers

The English Teaching Methods training program as a Community Service activity was carried out at one of the kindergarten schools, in Malang city. This training aims to improve the professionalism of kindergarten Teachers in teaching English materials. This activity consists of several stages namely preliminary study, material preparation, onsite training, and evaluation. The preliminary study, which involved discussion with presenters and school principals, was conducted to identify problems and assess teachers' needs. During the training process, teachers are equipped with theoretical frameworks, methodological examples, and English teaching materials specifically tailored for the effective instruction of young learners. Subsequently, the educators were allocated a period for discussion, during which they engaged in the development of inventive approaches and media. These outputs were subsequently delivered on the next day. The training instructors also offered feedback for every new method and media creation that was presented by the teachers. Upon the end of the training program, the participants offered testimonials and suggested ideas pertaining to the training. In addition, the lecturers offered instructional objects that can be utilized when teaching English in kindergarten.