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Journal : Exploration In Early Childhood Research

Exploring STEM Learning in Lower Grade of Primary Education Riastini, Putu Nanci; I Nengah Suparta; Luh Putu Sri Lestari; Ade Dwi Utami
Exploration in Early Childhood Research Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Exploration in Early Childhood Research
Publisher : Sekolah Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Jakarta

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Studying STEM is essential for students, even the lower grades of elementary school, to develop 21st century skills from a young age. Unfortunately, research regarding teaching STEM to younger students and professional training models for educators to integrate STEM in elementary schools is lacking. This research aims to determine the application of STEM in lower elementary grades; examine the factors that influence the effectiveness of STEM implementation in lower elementary grades; investigate strategies used to introduce STEM in lower elementary grades; and assessing STEM evaluation methods to increase the effectiveness of STEM implementation in the lower elementary grades. The initial phase of the project will involve conducting exploratory research on STEM in elementary school classrooms. This research will use a combination of approaches, starting with quantitative research and continuing with qualitative research. Surveys will be used for quantitative data collection, while interviews, focus group discussions, and observations will be used for qualitative data collection. Quantitative data analysis will involve descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data analysis will involve content analysis followed by the application of triangulation. The research results show that STEM is very necessary to improve elementary school students' thinking, STEM can be combined with games to attract students' attention. A simple example of applying STEM is a simple project, so it can train students to work in groups which will have an impact on their social emotional abilities. The results of this research can be used as a reference for future STEM applications.
Promoting Environmental Awareness Using Comic Books for Children Aged 5-6 Utara, Adiis Retna; Hapidin; Utami, Ade Dwi
Exploration in Early Childhood Research Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Exploration in Early Childhood Research
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Environmental awareness is a behavior reflected in a person who is always mindful of their actions so that they do not harm the environment. This behavior is important because environmental damage is increasing due to global climate change and extreme weather. Early childhood education plays an important role in promoting environmental awareness as early as possible. This study aims to identify the problems related to environmental awareness in children and provide an alternative solution to promote environmental awareness in children aged five to six years old. Interviews conducted with two early childhood education teachers in a kindergarten in South Bekasi found that children still have low environmental awareness and the need for learning media to help promote it. The use of comic books as a teaching strategy in early childhood education is still not common as comics are often seen as shallow and lacking educational value. This study  reviews literature concerning the use of comic books as learning media in educational settings. By applying descriptive qualitative method, the results show that comic books have the potential to be used as a learning media in early childhood education. This finding is expected to serve as a reference for using comic books in learning to promote environmental awareness for children aged five to six years old.
The Role Of Teachers In Early Childhood Mathematics Play Oktariani; Nurani, Yuliani; Utami, Ade Dwi
Exploration in Early Childhood Research Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Exploration in Early Childhood Research
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The practice of early childhood education contains various content, one of which is mathematics content, in its application to early childhood the teacher plays a big role in developing this content to make it a fun mathematics activity, but based on field results found in one of the kindergartens in Maja subdistrict it shows that teachers do not know properly the appropriate mathematical content for children so that in practice teachers more often only introduce the concept of numbers and counting. Based on the problems found, the aim of this research is to examine and analyze the role of teachers in introducing mathematical content through mathematical play activities. Researchers use literature studies to review the role of teachers in introducing early childhood mathematics content through mathematical play activities. So, to describe the results of this research, the analysis qualitative descriptive method is the most appropriate method to use, so that we get results that show that the role of teachers in introducing mathematical content to children can be the fulcrum of children's understanding of mathematics, in the sense of good teacher ability in content and ability. teachers in developing mathematics content into mathematical play activities become the basis for creating meaningful and enjoyable mathematics play classes, so that mathematics play activities become a means of providing a deep understanding of mathematics to children in a fun way.
Development of a Project-Based Learning Model Using Science Games to Enhance Social Skills in Early Childhood: PjBL Model, Science based game, Social skills huda, khairulhuda; Sofia Hartati; Ade Dwi Utami
Exploration in Early Childhood Research Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Exploration in Early Childhood Research
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This study examines the effectiveness of project-based learning (PBL) using science-themed games in early childhood education. Through a qualitative research approach, the study explores how integrating science games within the PBL framework can enhance children's social skills. It identifies the importance of engaging children in science-themed projects to foster responsibility, cooperation, active participation, communication, sharing, and adaptability from an early age. By analyzing participants' responses and learning outcomes, the study highlights the potential benefits of this approach, including improved collaboration and adaptability skills among young children. The findings suggest that science-themed project-based learning enriches educational experiences and plays a crucial role in shaping socially skilled future generations.