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Obstacle Jump Game in Stimulating Gross Motor Skills of Early Childhood Ramlah Yusran; Arie Martuty; Sahrul Syawal; Sutra Awaliyah Darfin; Usman Usman
Ihya Ulum: Early Childhood Education Journal Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Ihya Ulum: Early Childhood Education Journal
Publisher : PG PAUD Universitas Islam Makassar | LP2M-UIM | PPJ PAUD (Perhimpunan Pengelola Jurnal PAUD) Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59638/ihyaulum.v4i1.807

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The development of gross motor skills in early childhood currently faces challenges due to an increasing sedentary lifestyle and gadget dependency, which impact the weakening of children's balance and physical coordination. This study aims to analyze the effect of the obstacle jump game on improving the gross motor skills of children aged 5–6 years in kindergarten. The research method used is quantitative with a quasi-experimental design of a pretest-posttest type without a control group. The research sample consisted of 20 children determined through a purposive sampling technique. Gross motor skills were measured through five main indicators, namely the ability to jump without assistance, running and jumping over obstacles, balance upon landing, movement coordination, as well as the children's courage and initiative. The intervention was carried out in a structured manner through six sessions of the obstacle jump game designed adaptively starting from the warming-up phase, gradual introduction of obstacles, to the cooling-down session. The data collection instrument was an observation sheet, while data analysis used the paired sample t-test assisted by SPSS version 23. The analysis results showed a t-value of 18.965 with a significance of 0.000 (p<0.05), indicating a significant increase in gross motor skills after the intervention was given. These findings indicate that the obstacle jump game is effective as a method of physical stimulation. This activity supports aspects of courage, body coordination, and children's active involvement in enjoyable physical activities, making it highly feasible to be integrated into early childhood education learning programs.
Local Wisdom-Based Multicultural Pedagogy: The Foundation of Character and Tolerance Building in Early Childhood Education Muhammad Akil Musi; Ramlah Yusran; Usman Usman; Nidha Eka Restuti Munawir
Ihya Ulum: Early Childhood Education Journal Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Ihya Ulum: Early Childhood Education Journal
Publisher : PG PAUD Universitas Islam Makassar | LP2M-UIM | PPJ PAUD (Perhimpunan Pengelola Jurnal PAUD) Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59638/ihyaulum.v4i1.870

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) plays a pivotal role in shaping children's character and foundational competence. However, integrating local wisdom into the curriculum is often uneven and risks fostering cultural bias if not systematically balanced with broader multicultural values. This study examines the conceptual frameworks, implementation strategies, and effectiveness of local culture integration while developing a comprehensive multicultural teaching model for ECE. Employing a systematic literature review design, this study analyzed peer-reviewed research articles published between 2017 and 2024. The data analysis process advanced through rigorous selection, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification, with trustworthiness established via theoretical triangulation. The synthesis of the literature revealed three core findings: (1) integrating cultural values, folklore, traditional rituals, and cooperative games significantly strengthens children's prosocial behaviors; (2) deploying flexible learning tools spanning digital, print, and physical modalities successfully accommodates diverse early childhood developmental needs; and (3) establishing a curriculum equilibrium fosters an optimal balance between local cultural pride and global tolerance. Grounded in Vygotsky's Socio-cultural Theory and Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Systems Theory, this study presents a structured pedagogical framework designed to mitigate cultural bias. This is achieved by leveraging educators' cultural competencies, structural policy support, and collaborative community teamwork. Ultimately, this research provides vital theoretical background and practical guidance for curriculum developers and ECE practitioners to engineer culturally sensitive, equitable, and highly inclusive early learning environments.