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Meningkatkan Kemandirian Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Melalui Metode Bermain Peran Nurhani Nurhani; Riskal Fitri; Ashar Ashar
Ihya Ulum: Early Childhood Education Journal Vol 3 No 3 (2025): 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.v3i3.780

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Independence is a fundamental developmental aspect that must be instilled from an early age; however, in reality, many children aged 5–6 years at TK Bukit Permai 2 Karampang Eja still demonstrate low levels of autonomy and high dependence on adults. This study aims to improve the independence of children aged 5–6 years through the implementation of structured, child-centered role-playing methods. This type of research is a collaborative Classroom Action Research (CAR) adopting the Kemmis and McTaggart spiral model. The research subjects consisted of 15 children in Group B at TK Bukit Permai 2 Karampang Eja, Gowa Regency. The study was conducted in two action cycles, with each cycle encompassing the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through structured observation techniques using independence development assessment rubric instruments (covering indicators of physical ability, self-confidence, and responsibility) and reinforced by field notes and documentation. Data analysis techniques utilized descriptive percentage statistics for quantitative data and the Miles and Huberman interactive model for qualitative data. The results showed a highly significant escalation in the development of children's independence in each cycle. The average classical independence achievement of the children in the Pre-cycle condition was only 20.00%, which then increased to 42.22% at the end of Cycle I, and reached an optimal success rate of 82.22% at the end of Cycle II. This final figure successfully exceeded the predetermined action success indicator of 75%. The conclusion of this study proves that the role-playing method is empirically highly effective in holistically boosting early childhood independence.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Sains Sederhana Anak Usia Dini Melalui Pencampuran Warna Sunarti Sunarti; Riskal Fitri; Nasaruddin Nasaruddin
Ihya Ulum: Early Childhood Education Journal Vol 3 No 3 (2025): 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.v3i3.783

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This Classroom Action Research (CAR) is motivated by the low basic science skills of Group B children at TK Asmaul Husnah, which is caused by the dominance of passive, memorization-oriented learning. This study aims to significantly improve early childhood basic science skills through the implementation of color-mixing activities utilizing watercolor media. The research design adopts the Kemmis and McTaggart spiral model conducted in two cycles, where each cycle encompasses the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects consisted of 15 children in Group B (aged 5–6 years). Data collection techniques were carried out through triangulation, combining structured observations, child development assessment sheets, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed using comparative descriptive analysis techniques to measure the percentage of classical mastery. The results showed a highly significant increase in the children's basic science skills at each stage of the action. The children's classical mastery percentage soared sharply from the initial condition (Pre-Cycle) at 0%, increased to 40.0% (6 children mastered) at the end of Cycle I, and peaked at 93.4% (14 children mastered) at the end of Cycle II. Through a guided inquiry approach, the children were not only able to conduct experiments independently and accurately identify physical color changes, but their explanatory language skills were also stimulated in explaining the cause-and-effect relationship of the formation process of new colors. Based on these empirical findings, it is concluded that color-mixing experimental activities with watercolor media are proven to be highly effective in boosting children's basic science literacy and are recommended as an active learning model in early childhood education institutions.