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Developing Wordwall-Based Educational Games to Improve Number Symbol Recognition Skills in Children Aged 5–6 Years Baiq Amlin Apriliani; Gunawan Gunawan; Baik Nilawati Astini
Indonesian Journal of Elementary and Childhood Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Edisi Januari-Maret 2026 (Continuous Publication)
Publisher : Indonesian Publication Center

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The use of technology-based learning media in early childhood education has not been optimally implemented, particularly in improving the ability to recognize number symbols among children aged 5–6 years. Therefore, it is necessary to develop interactive learning media that are appropriate to the characteristics of early childhood learners. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an educational game using Wordwall to improve children aged 5–6 years' ability to recognize number symbols. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, which consists of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The study was conducted at a kindergarten in East Lombok Regency, with Group B children as the research subjects. Data collection techniques included observation, validation questionnaires from media and material experts, and pretest and posttest assessments.  The validation results indicated that the Wordwall educational game was categorized as highly feasible for use in learning activities.  The effectiveness test results showed an increase in the average children’s cognitive ability from a pretest score of 69.41 to a posttest score of 98.24, with an N-Gain value of 0.97, which falls into the high category.  Therefore, it can be concluded that the Wordwall educational game is feasible and effective in improving the ability to recognize number symbols in children aged 5–6 years.
The Role of Early Childhood Education Teachers in Detecting and Addressing Mental Health Issues in Young Children at Kindergarten Cluster II, Seteluk District Anggun Berliantina; Baik Nilawati Astini; Ika Rachmayani; Gunawan Gunawan
Indonesian Journal of Elementary and Childhood Education Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): Edisi September 2025
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This study investigates the role of Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers in detecting and addressing mental health issues among young children in Kindergarten Cluster II, Seteluk District. Employing a quantitative approach with a survey design, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 44 teachers across 16 kindergartens. The data were analyzed using simple linear regression with SPSS 30.0. The results indicate that the teacher's role significantly influences the detection and management of mental health problems in early childhood. A regression coefficient of -0.864 was obtained, indicating an inverse relationship: as the teacher's role increases, the level of mental health problems in children decreases. Furthermore, the R-Square value of 0.302 suggests that 30.2% of the variance in children's mental health issues is attributed to the teacher's role. Consequently, teachers play a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating mental health challenges. The study recommends continuous training and collaboration among teachers, parents, and professionals to foster a healthy, supportive environment for early childhood development.
Co-Authors Abdul Kadir Abdul Kadir Jaelani Abdul Kadir Jaelani Adilah, Safa Cinta Aeni, Khapipatul Afidah, Nur Agrahatina, Dinda Etri Agustina Ernawati Agustina, Firda Hasnawati Ahmad Zubandi Aini, Risfatul Ainun Jariah Ainunnisa’ul Husna Alkaida, Randa Almiatullah Almiatullah Alpina Purwita Sari Anggun Berliantina Anindya, Ida Ayu Vinaya Annisa Failasufa Aprilia, Dea Arrum Fitrianingsih Astawa, I Made Suwasa Astiti Sofyati Zahra Aulia Dwi Amalina Wahab Aulia Rizkiana Aulia, Riani Apriliyanti Aurelia, Titania Awantari, Qotrunada Azizah, Mutia Nur Azmi, Rujiatul Baiq Amlin Apriliani Baiq Aprilindea Netasya Baiq Kamila Safira Baiq Nada Buahana Baiq Nada Buahana Baiq Nada Buahana Baiq Nunike Sulvia Dewi Baiq Yunia Herlina Cut Warnaini Darina, Izzatun Desi Novalia Dessy Arfianty Dewi, Rani Silvia Dewi, Rosiana Citra Dian Fakhira Dian Indah Sri Lestari Dian Puspitasari Dinda Riris Nurviani Putri Dwi Istati Rahayu Era Sativa, Filsa Eva Sulastri Fahruddin Fahruddin Fahruddin Fahruddin Fahruddin Fahruddin Fahruddin Fahruddin Fahruddin Fatayatun Nurarifiati Fathoroni Fathoroni Fatimatuzzahrah Fatimatuzzahrah Filsa Era Sativa, Agil Al Idrus, Gito Hadiprayitno Fitriani, Nadia Fuspawati, Yanti G. Gunawan, G. Ghina Sonia Gunawan Gunawan Gunawan Gunawan Guruh Rizky Firdaus Gusti Ayu Trisni Perdani Habibi, M.A Muazzar Habibi, M.A. Muazar Haerul Johdi Haliza Rifani Hamsu Kadriyan Hanny Rizkia Shavina Hayati, Liza Surya Hayatun Nupus Herawati Hilda Wardani Husna Mardiah Tillah I Made Suwasa Astawa I Made Suwasa Astawa I Made Swasa Astawa I Made Swasta Astawa I Nyoman Suarta I Nyoman Suarta I Wayan Karta I Wayan Karta Ibrahim Ice, Ice Idiatul Fitri Iftitah Ainur Rizki Ika Rachmayani Ika Rachmayani Ika Rahchmayani Imran Imran Indri Iinpalina Intan Sari Ramadhani Intan Sutrawati Intan Triwahyuni Irpan, Baiq Amandha Lucyana Islami, Muhammad Rido Ismayawati Putri Ismi Ayuti Jusman Ismi Sudaryanti Isti Fardila Aeni Ita Lestari Juliani Hidayah Jumratu Sani Juniarti, Rahmia Jurnal Wicara Kausari, Lamya Khairunnisaq Khairunnisaq Bahri Khofifah Desi Indarwati Lale Dewi Nurlita Safitri Latifa Qolbi Lestari, Riskia Dwi Lili Fitri Lovy Herayanti Luluk Elyana Lusiana, Findy Febrianty M.A. Muazar Habibi Maharani, Rafikah Maisyaroh , Maisyaroh MARDIANA Marhendra Haryanto Putra Maria Ulfa Maulidya Ulfah Mega Putri Meiliy Safriani Melati, Regita Meri Apriani Mertina Mia Ilhami Azizah Miranda Yuspiaya Mislannafsiah, Fanis Mohammad Fauziddin Muazzar Habibi Muhammad Tahir Murtadho, Abdul Aqil Mutmainah Mutmainah Nadia Fitriani Namiratun Sa'rah Nani Mazjiatul Adni Nanik Sulismawati Nasya Ulfa Ni Luh Putu Nina Sriwarthini Ni Luh Putu Nina Sriwarthini Sriwarthini Ni Luh Tania Putri Wijaya Ni Luh Vidya Wulandhari Ni Made Sulastri Ni Made Sulastri Ni Made Yeni Suranti Ni Made Yeni Suranti Ni Nyoman Satyani Gita Wedastri Ni Wayan Putri Widnyani Nida'ul Kamilatul Izza Nisa Zuliyana Afriani Noerhasanah Noerhasanah Nova Julianti Novindasari Nuha Fathin Zakiyah Nur Farida Kusumaningtyas Nur Fatihah Amalia NUR HASANAH Nuraini Nurfadilah Nurfadniati Nurfathana, Nurfathana Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nuri Safitri Nuriatullizan Nuris Firdiana Safitri Nurmalasari Nurmalasari Nursaptini Nursaptini NURUL HAYATI Ovaliani, Levy Viola Palunte, Octafiany Nari Parni, Tika Yulian Pratama, Nizar Alpian Puji Indriani Sukma Rabiatul Adwiyah Rachmayani, Ika Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahayu Oktapilasari Rahayu, Nafa Alfionita Rahmawati, Indi Ramdhani, Suci Rara Aulia Putri Reni Hidayati Rosdiana Rosdiana Ruri Nurhikma Safa Cinta Adilah SAFIRA Salampessy, St. Nur Marhamah Z. Saleh, Sagita Utari Saputra, Wahyudi Maulida Sativa, Filsa Era Selviana Selviana Siti Yaumul Afifah Afifah Sri Endang Harviani Nur Sri Kurniati Sri Wahyuni Suci Sukmawati Suhaela Suhaela Sukardi Sukardi Sumiati Suryati, Irma Susanti, Melida Susilawati - Sutrawati, Intan Tiara Hesti Amanda Tri Anita Wahyu Ningsih Triana Nadya Salsabilla Triwahyuni, Intan Tuti Sri Wahyuni Ulfayati, Sri Ulimah, Putri Ummi Kalsum Uswatun Hasanah Utsnani Qomari SP Wanda Azizah Wardani Winarta, Baiq Kusuma Warthini, Ni Luh Putu Nina Sri Wiwik Wahyu Utami Yenti Juniarti Yugistina, Erlin Yuli Fitrianingsih Yulia Era Fazira Yundia Pratiwi Nengsi Yuniarti, Baiq Mentari Yuzila, Baiq Yayit Zahroh, Nurlatifah