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Enhancing Kindergarten Students' Speech Skill Through the Use of Picture Stories Sri Slamet; Markhamah Markhamah; Salma Zhafirah Yasri; Rumaisha Faradilla Ardyani
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): Community education and community empowerment
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v10i1.1415

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Action research was conducted to determine whether speaking ability was improving among Mardisiwi Islamic Students in Surakarta by using picture stories. 15 students participated as the study's subject. This study was conducted over the course of two cycles and four sessions. Planning, action, analysis, and reflection were the four steps that it went through. The information related to picture stories' use in teaching and learning as well as the students' oral communication skills. The research's data were gathered through documentation, observation, and interviews. They were gathered using two cycles, each of which had two meetings. The effectiveness of the students' Mardisiwi Islamic kindergarten speaking is determined by the outcomes of the acts that were done in Cycles I and II. Based on the outcomes of the measures taken in Cycles I and II, the Mardisiwi Islamic Kindergarten children' speaking abilities increased. The data showed that just 40% of students were Developing as Expected (DAE) before the action's implementation, but that number increased to 73.3% and 86.6% in Cycles I and II, respectively. According to the findings of this study, children at Mardisiwi Islamic Kindergarten in Surakarta, Indonesia, were better able to understand language learning due to the usage of picture story media. In addition to documenting the pedagogical benefits of picture story media, this research introduces a novel perspective on enhancing speaking abilities among kindergarten students, offering valuable insights for educators and researchers alike.
Increasing Children's Creativity through The Use of Natural Materials at BA Aisyiyah Jekani Ramelah, R; Slamet, Sri
Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity) 2025: Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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This study aims to describe in depth the efforts to increase children's creativity through the use of natural materials as learning media at BA Aisyiyah Jekani. The background of this research is based on the importance of developing creativity in early childhood as one of the aspects of development that must be stimulated from an early age. Children's creativity is often underdeveloped because learning activities are still dominated by factory-made or printed media, which provide limited opportunities for children to explore freely. Therefore, teachers need to design learning activities that are concrete, engaging, and contextual by utilizing materials that are easily found in the child's surrounding environment.This research used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The research subjects consisted of class A teachers and students at BA Aisyiyah Jekani. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing.The results show that the use of natural materials such as leaves, twigs, stones, seeds, and sand has a positive impact on increasing children's creativity. Children became more active, enthusiastic, and able to produce various creative works using natural materials from their surroundings. In addition, natural materials were effective in fostering children's learning interest, developing fine motor skills, and instilling a sense of responsibility in maintaining the environment. This study concludes that natural materials are effective learning media in improving learning outcomes and student participation at BA Aisyiyah Jekani.
Optimizing Puzzle Media to Reduce Hyperactive Behavior in Early Childhood Haryanti, Aida; Slamet, Sri
Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity) 2025: Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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Hyperactive behavior in Early childhood such as difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and spontaneous aggressiveness, is a problem that needs to be addressed early interactive learning media, such as puzzle are believed to improve children's concentration self- control and social skills. This study aims to determine the effect of optimizing puzzle media to reduce hyperactive behavior in early childhood. The research approach uses a descriptive qualitative method with one subject with the initials D, who exhibits hyperactive behavior in BA Aisyiyah VII Grogol. Data were collected through observation, interviews with teacher and parents documentation of photos and children's work and a questionnaire on the frequency of hyperactive behavior. Data analysis follows the Miles and Huberman Model (1994) through data reduction, presentation, and verification through triangulation. The result of the study show that providing puzzles regularly twice per week for three months improves children's focus reduces impulsive behavior spontaneous aggressiveness, improves the ability to complete task, and improves social skills and cooperation. Teachers and parents also reported. Prove positive changes in children's self control. Thus optimizing puzzle media is to be proven effective as a learning strategy to reduce hyperactive behavior while improving self-regulation and social skills in early childhood improving self regulation and social skills is early childhood.
Exploration of the Themes and Vocabularies of English Books by Kindergarten Students Sri Slamet; Markhamah Markhamah; Heriyanti Tahang; Choiriyah Widyasari; Sri Katoningsih; Aisyah Rahmah I; Hilyatul Millah; Salma Zhafirah Yasri; Rellive Enka Banuvita
Journal of Elementary and Secondary School Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Elementary and Secondary School
Publisher : Research Synergy Foundation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jess.v3i1.3200

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One important aspect of learning English in kindergarten is vocabulary mastery, which plays a crucial role in children’s ability to communicate effectively and understand language. However, many children at Aisyiyah Kindergarten in Surakarta, which were observed through purposive sampling, still struggle with vocabulary acquisition. It was found that the learning media, primarily textbooks, focused mostly on activities such as coloring, thickening, and writing letters, without providing sufficient repetition exercises to reinforce vocabulary. This was identified as a significant factor contributing to the challenges children face in retaining vocabulary. The recent research objective was to explore the themes and vocabulary in the textbooks in Surakarta kindergartens. This study specifically sought to examine how well textbooks support the development of vocabulary mastery and whether the content is culturally appropriate and engaging for young learners. The research was conducted using an exploratory qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through document analysis of English textbooks used in Surakarta kindergartens, applying first-order and second-order understanding techniques to identify and categorize themes and vocabulary. The results revealed that the textbooks used in these kindergartens were thematic, with some themes aligning with the Ministry of National Education's guidelines. However, the vocabulary introduced was sometimes disconnected from the children’s everyday experiences and was occasionally culturally inappropriate. While some textbooks included a significant amount of vocabulary, the frequency of repetition exercises was insufficient, with some books lacking repetition altogether.