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Eksplorasi Proses Kognitif Anak Usia Dini Dalam Menyelesaikan Pola Berulang Siti Azkia Salsabiila; Ocih Setiasih
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7, No 2 (2024): November
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/kjiece.v7i2.32691

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Learning repeating patterns is the foundation for children's understanding of other math concepts. However, previous research has shown that there are still children as young as 5-6 years old who have difficulty in finding pattern sequences. The purpose of this study is to identify and discuss the cognitive strategies used by children aged 5-6 years to recognize and solve repeated pattern problems. A qualitative approach with a case study method was used to achieve this goal. The results showed that there were three categories of strategies used by children to solve repetitive pattern problems, namely attention to individual features, comparison and classification, and focus on sequence. For teachers, the results of this study are expected to provide feedback on the learning of repetitive patterns by paying attention to the characteristics and problem solving strategies of each child. For future researchers, this research can be a first reference to further explore the use of the three strategies for solving repetitive patterns in a larger number of 5-6 year old child subjects
Effective Leadership of Kindergarten Principals in Facing the Impact of Learning Loss in Kindergartner During the Covid-19 Pandemic Ocih Setiasih; Aisah Karunia Rahayu; Roby Naufal Arzaqi
SEA-CECCEP Vol. 4 No. 01 (2023): SEA-CECCEP
Publisher : SEAMEO CECCEP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70896/seaceccep.v4i01.101

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Online and home learning during the COVID-19 pandemic present several challenges and risks of learning loss that have a long-term impact on children. Because of this, kindergarten principals are encouraged to take practical and strategic steps in dealing with crises for the sake of the continuity and sustainability of education. Thus, this study aims at determining the effective leadership of kindergarten principals in dealing with the impact of learning loss in early childhood during the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach used is qualitative with a case study design and four research participants, namely three principals with different geographical backgrounds. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The research findings show that all participants have had proactive leadership in the ability to choose responses to the pandemic to improve teaching quality, institutional resilience, and the development of further innovation. They took initiative and anticipatory steps to reduce the impact of learning loss, such as blended learning, visiting teacher programs, literacy movements, and parenting programs. Kindergarten principals with rural geographical conditions have not shown a win-win mindset, especially in the aspect of negotiating and finding alternative solutions together, as evidenced by the lack of school efforts to build agreements with school members in overcoming learning loss in children during online learning. Furthermore, kindergartens with suburban geographical conditions did not reflect self-honing behavior in terms of physical dimensions because the pandemic has added a burden to the mind and reduced rest time, which hinders the kindergarten principal in ensuring his physical health.