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Journal : Golden Age: Jurnal Ilmiah Tumbuh Kembang Anak Usia Dini

Determinants of Parental School Selection for Early Childhood Education: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) Approach Riana, Neti; Syamsudin, Amir
Golden Age: Jurnal Ilmiah Tumbuh Kembang Anak Usia Dini Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini, Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/jga.2024.93-06

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Choosing the most suitable education for their children is often challenging for parents due to the many factors that must be considered. The desire to find the ideal kindergarten is complicated by the need to meet various criteria, leading to confusion and difficulty in decision-making. This study addresses this complexity by employing Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to simplify selection. Focusing on TKIT Al Farabi, the research validates a hypothesised model comprising ten critical factors: location, accreditation, facilities, fees, curriculum, religious education, teacher competence, extracurricular activities, school order and cleanliness, and alumni achievements. Data were collected from 154 parents through a structured questionnaire and analysed using SPSS software. The CFA results confirmed five dominant factors: school excellence, teacher professionalism, education costs, social development, and language development, collectively explaining 60.9% of the total variance. The study demonstrates that the CFA method effectively aids parents in making quick and accurate decisions regarding early childhood education. The findings also emphasise the significance of academic and non-academic attributes in school selection, suggesting that educational institutions should adopt more holistic curricula. These results have substantial implications for policymakers and educational administrators, underscoring the need for integrated programs that align with the diverse expectations of parents. Despite the study's valuable insights, further research in diverse settings is recommended to enhance the generalizability of the findings.
An Analysis of Children’s Visual Artworks Through Free Drawing in Children Aged 5–7 Years Prayitno, Prayitno; Harun, Harun; Syamsudin, Amir; Zubaedah, Siti
Golden Age: Jurnal Ilmiah Tumbuh Kembang Anak Usia Dini Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini, Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/jga.2025.103-09

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Children aged 5–7 years are in the preoperational stage of cognitive development. The problem that occurs in children of this age is that their ability to express their imagination through drawings is still limited. Previous research has not examined how visual expression emerges in early childhood drawings, particularly regarding drawing stages, object shapes, drawing duration, and sources of inspiration. This study aims to analyze the visual expression of drawings by children aged 5–7 years, focusing on drawing stages, object shapes, drawing duration, and sources of inspiration. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The subjects were 70 kindergarten children in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation, then analyzed using reduction, presentation, and conclusion-drawing techniques. The results showed that children's drawing process involves imagination, creativity, and storytelling. The most frequently drawn object was a butterfly, with the longest drawing duration being between 10–15 minutes. Most of the drawings were inspired by children's visual experiences. This study found that 61 children drew based on objects they imagined, while 9 children experienced difficulty expressing ideas visually. This research contributes to early childhood education by stimulating visual expression as a foundation for creativity in kindergarten learning. However, this study was limited to one region and a limited number of subjects, so it does not fully represent the cultural diversity of children. Future research can be conducted on a broader and more diverse range of subjects and children's drawings. Further research may also help children who have difficulty with visual expression.