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Implementation of Magic Box Media for Early Childhood Symbolic Thinking Dewi Saputri, Indri; Purnama, Sigit
Journal of Childhood Development Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Childhood Development
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini, Institut Agama Islam Ma'arif (IAIMNU) Metro Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25217/jcd.v4i2.5081

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The importance of early childhood education cannot be separated from its role in forming the basis for the development of various aspects of a child's life. At this stage, children begin to get to know the world around them, develop social interaction skills, and build the cognitive foundations they will use in the future. The ability to think symbolically is the basis for children to understand and process more complex information in the future. Through this ability, children begin to develop the ability to imagine, solve problems and think abstractly. The research used is qualitative descriptive research. The research location is TK Aisyiyah 02 Tambakromo. The number of subjects in this study was 23 people. The data in this research was collected through several techniques, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The data obtained in this research was collected and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques with data analysis steps including Data Reduction, Data Presentation, and Drawing Conclusions. The results obtained are that the use of learning media is very necessary in helping early childhood understanding. Based on the data obtained, the implementation of magic box media can improve students' symbolic abilities as evidenced by the fact that all students are in the criteria of developing according to expectations (BSH) and developing very well (BSB).
Needs Analysis for Development of Learning Multimedia to Facilitate Introduction of English in Early Childhood Indrawati, Indrawati; Purnama, Sigit
Journal of Childhood Development Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Childhood Development
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini, Institut Agama Islam Ma'arif (IAIMNU) Metro Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25217/jcd.v4i2.5166

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This study aims to analyze the needs of developing multimedia English learning for early childhood, focusing on supporting children's engagement and understanding. Through surveys and interviews with early childhood teachers. This research identified five main needs: (1) Learning Materials that include basic vocabulary and simple expressions in relevant themes; (2) Visual and Audio Design that is attractive and child-friendly; (3) Interactivity, such as quiz and game features to increase engagement; (4) Flexibility of Use that allows the multimedia to be accessed both at home and school; and (5) Leveled Materials according to children's cognitive development. The results show that interactive and flexible multimedia can increase children's motivation and participation in learning English. In addition, the flexibility of using multimedia also facilitates parental involvement, supporting more sustainable learning. This research supports the theories of constructivism and technology-based learning in early childhood education, and provides practical contributions for developers and educators. The findings' recommendations are expected to guide effective multimedia design for early childhood English language introduction.